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Omers

OMERS, officially known as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, is a leading Canadian pension fund headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Established in 1962, OMERS has grown to become one of the largest pension plans in Canada, managing a diverse portfolio across various sectors, including infrastructure, private equity, and real estate. With a strong focus on long-term investment strategies, OMERS offers unique services that cater to the retirement needs of municipal employees. The fund is renowned for its innovative approach to asset management and commitment to sustainable investing. Over the years, OMERS has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a key player in the global investment landscape. Its dedication to delivering value to its members and stakeholders sets OMERS apart in the competitive pension fund industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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31

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Omers's score of 31 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Omers's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, OMERS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,381,652,000 kg CO2e, which included 47,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 49,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2021, where total emissions were about 3,939,910,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a consistent decrease in emissions over the years, with 2020 emissions recorded at approximately 5,124,998,000 kg CO2e and 2021 emissions at about 3,939,910,000 kg CO2e. OMERS has not specified any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. Overall, OMERS demonstrates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by the declining emissions figures, although further clarity on specific reduction initiatives would enhance their sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Omers's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Omers is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Omers is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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UN Global Compact
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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