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BMO Climate Institute

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With a Purpose-driven commitment to a sustainable future, BMO is taking action on climate change as our clients’ lead partner in the transition to a net zero world. Using sophisticated capabilities to analyze climate-related risks and opportunities facing the financial sector and key client industries, The BMO Climate Institute will convene stakeholders, information and best practices at the intersection of climate adaptation and finance.

Putting science, analytics and expertise to work for clients and our planet

The BMO Climate Institute is a virtual hub that brings together science, analytics, expertise and partners to understand and manage the financial risks and opportunities related to climate change and transition for both clients and the bank. The Institute will drive thought leadership inside and outside of the bank, convene parties for climate action and provide insights and best practices for industry, government, academia and investors to unlock climate solutions.

Leading with analytics

Unique to the BMO Climate Institute is a new climate analytics platform built by BMO’s Sustainability team and BMO Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs with external partners. Leveraging geospatial data and leading scientific modelling, the platform will generate actionable insights on the impacts of climate change on physical assets.

Sustainable finance

As a purpose-driven global leader in sustainable finance, BMO promotes sustainability through lending, investing, underwriting and advising companies on their sustainability strategies.

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Climate change

BMO is focused on being our clients’ lead partner in the transition to a net zero world.

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Environmental stewardship

Operational sustainability

Carbon neutral since 2010, BMO is dedicated to finding innovative ways to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations.

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