Sustainability

At BMO, we’re growing the good for a resilient future by embedding our Purpose commitment for a sustainable future into how we operate and make decisions. We are executing on our Climate Ambition to be our clients’ lead partner in their transition to a net-zero world, offering products and services to help them achieve their sustainability and risk management objectives.

Reporting

BMO’s sustainability reporting describes the way we govern, manage, and measure the environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities related to our business, including those related to climate change. Our reporting is informed by sustainability and climate reporting frameworks and standard, including regulatory requirements.

For archived reports, please email sustainability@bmo.com to request a copy.

Sustainability and Climate Reporting, including Public Accountability Statements

• 2024 Sustainability and Climate Reporting, including Public Accountability Statements (interactive report) (PDF, 5.0 MB) 
• 2024 Sustainability and Climate Reporting, including Public Accountability Statements (PDF, 3.4 MB) 
• 2024 KPMG Limited Assurance Report (PDF, 212 KB) 
• 2024 Stantec Verification Statement (PDF, 316 KB) 
• 2024 LBG Canada Verification Statement (PDF, 223 KB) 

Sustainable Bonds Impact Report

• Sustainable Bonds Impact Report 2024 (PDF, 1.0 MB)

Supplementary resources and statements

• GHG Reporting Methodology – Operational Emissions 2024 (PDF, 345 KB)
• GHG Reporting Methodology – Financed Emissions 2024 (PDF, 255 KB)
• Sustainable & Climate Finance Framework 2024 (PDF, 420 KB)
• BMO Carbon Offsets Purchases – Project Descriptions (PDF, 272 KB)
• CDP submission Bank of Montreal CDP Corporate Questionnaire 2024 (PDF, 456 KB)
• Principles for Responsible Banking 2025 Reporting and Self-Assessment (207 KB)