Bank of Montreal

Country
Canada
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Employees
53,597
Ticker
BMO
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Bank of Montreal, commonly referred to as BMO, is a major North American financial institution headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Established in 1817, it is one of the oldest banks in Canada with a ric...

Bank of Montreal's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Bank of Montreal completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Bank of Montreal has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Bank of Montreal's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bank of Montreal amounted to 102,912 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bank of Montreal decreased by 4.47%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Bank of Montreal's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-31%+6%+1%+12%-13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bank of Montreal's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bank of Montreal were 33,090 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Bank of Montreal reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bank of Montreal's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bank of Montreal's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Bank of Montreal's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Bank of Montreal reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 356 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 69,822 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Bank of Montreal reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bank of Montreal's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 23.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bank of Montreal's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bank of Montreal 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Bank of Montreal use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Bank of Montreal reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Bank of Montreal's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Bank of Montreal's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Bank of Montreal reported 679,424 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of Bank of Montreal includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Bank of Montreal's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e+33%-33%-32%-7%-97%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bank of Montreal's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Bank of Montreal reported total Scope 3 emissions of 679,424 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 99.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Bank of Montreal reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bank of Montreal's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 98.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bank of Montreal's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 97.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bank of Montreal disclose?

In 2024, Bank of Montreal reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Bank of Montreal's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Bank of Montreal's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 658,151 tCOâ‚‚e (96.87%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,820 tCOâ‚‚e (2.77%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 2,453 tCOâ‚‚e (0.36%)

Bank of Montreal's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(96.9%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(2.8%)

Insights into Bank of Montreal's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Bank of Montreal reported a total carbon footprint of 782,336 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 96.59% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Bank of Montreal's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.92%.

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