Sustainable Finance
Our team of experts is partnering with you in the transition to a net-zero future by bringing a sustainability lens to all of your capital markets’ needs, including lending, bond issuance, public offerings, M&A, advisory services and more. We are proud to work with you to examine issues, explore ideas and provide innovative solutions to achieve your sustainability objectives.
Insights
Capabilities:
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Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds
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Transition Bonds
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Sustainability Linked Bonds and Loans
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Green Loans
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ESG Advisory
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Energy Transition Direct Investment through the BMO Impact Investment Fund
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Scope 1 and 2 Reduction Advisory Services
BMO’s Sustainable Finance group is also a part of the Energy Transition Group, an innovative team that supports clients as they decarbonize their businesses.
Our team also partners with our Global Asset Management business to bring:
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Product development support and co-development for asset managers
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Responsible engagement overlay service for asset owners
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Investing opportunities for responsible investing strategies
To learn more about the BMO Climate Institute and/or follow our thought leadership, visit bmo.com/sustainabilityleaders
Recognition
In 2020, BMO was ranked in the Top 15 Wall Street Journal’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World, receiving the highest rank of any North American bank.
In 2021, BMO was ranked in the 93rd percentile of banks globally on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
In 2023, BMO was ranked the #1 bank in North America for the fourth year in a row on Corporate Knights' 2023 Ranking of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations.
Latest Sustainable Finance insights
A First in Western Canada: Avenue Living Leverages BMO's Retrofit Program to Add 179 New Rental Units in Downtown Edmonton
How NASA and IBM Are Using Geospatial Data and AI to Analyze Climate Risks
BMO Arranges Green Financing to Fund New Lawson Centre for Sustainability, Trinity College's Most Significant Build in a Century
BMO ranked one of the most sustainable companies in North America on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Canada Has an Opportunity to Become a Global Leader in Carbon Dioxide Removal
More Companies Have Plans to Address Climate Change Based on Rising Business Importance: Survey Results
BMO Climate Institute Business Leaders Survey: Nearly Half of Business Leaders in the U.S. and Canada Believe Climate Change Has Already Affected Their Businesses, but Few Have a Strategy
How the Energy Sector Is Helping Canada Achieve Its Decarbonization Goals
Transforming the Global Food System to Benefit Investors and the Planet
Why Businesses Need to Accelerate Their Efforts to Fight Climate Change
BMO Donates $3 Million to GRID Alternatives to Provide Solar Energy Solutions for Low-Income Families
Banco do Brasil and BMO Financial Group to Introduce First-of-its-Kind Program to Provide Sustainability-Linked Trade Loans Supporting Brazilian Exporters
BMO Provides Innovative New Sustainability-Linked Deposit Product to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Quick Listen: Michael Torrance on Empowering Your Organization to Operationalize Sustainability
Food, Ag, Fertilizer, and ESG From BMO’s 18th Annual Farm to Market Conference
BMO and Bell Canada Execute Innovative Sustainability-Linked Derivative Tied to Ambitious GHG Emission Reduction Targets
BMO Named to UN-Convened Group Providing Guidance to Global Banks on Nature Target Setting
Driving Innovations In Tech To Strengthen Climate Resilience With Climate Engine’s Spatiafi, Built On Google Cloud
BMO Celebrates Earth Day with 3rd Annual Trees from Trades Day on its Global Trading Floors
BMO Donates $2 Million to the University of Saskatchewan to Accelerate Research Critical to the Future of Food
North America’s Critical Minerals Advantage: Deep Dive on Community Engagement
The Most Valuable Commodity is Trust: ICMM to BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference
Rock Legends Reflect on Mining Hits and Misses: Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference
Exploring North America’s Critical Minerals Advantage: Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference
BMO Experts at our 32nd Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference
Evolving Mining for a Sustainable Energy Transition: ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan in Conversation
Public Policy and the Energy Transition: Howard Learner in Conversation
Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) – A Plan for Integrating Nature into Business
Takeaways from the BMO Climate Institute Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Climate Survey
BMO Ranked North America's Most Sustainable Bank by Corporate Knights for Fourth Consecutive Year
Is Green Financing for Nuclear the Next Frontier in the Energy Transition?
BMO ranked one of the most sustainable companies in North America on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
BMO Climate Institute Survey Shows Costs and Competing Priorities Slowing Climate Action for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Managing and Monetizing Your Transition to a Net Zero World with BMO and Radicle
BMO the Top Ranked Financial Institution on New Global Sustainability Benchmark Announced at COP 27
COP27 in Focus: Will Energy Security and Economic Uncertainty Impact the Climate Transition?
BMO to Invest in Innovative Carbon Offsets from CarbonCure to Permanently Store CO2
RoadMap Project: An Indigenous-led Paradigm Shift for Economic Reconciliation
A Canadian First: BMO and Concordia University Partner for a Sustainable Future with Innovative Sustainability-Linked Loan
Sustainability Strategy and Reporting for Small and Medium Sized Companies: A Discussion at the Conference of Montreal
Op Ed: Businesses and Community Organizations Need to Come Together to Fight Poverty
BMO to Acquire Calgary-based Radicle Group Inc., a Leader in Environmental Services
Investment Opportunities for a Net-Zero Economy: A Conversation at the Milken Institute Global Conference
How Hope, Grit, and a Hospital Network Saved Maverix Private Capital Founder John Ruffolo
Hydrogen’s Role in the Energy Transition: Matt Fairley in Conversation
Exploring the Physical and Transition Risks Facing Food and Agriculture
Key Takeaways on Ag, Food, Fertilizer & ESG from BMO’s Farm to Market Conference
Building an ESG Business Case in the Food Sector: The Food Institute
Forging Ahead in the Energy Transition: Darryl White to Global Reserve and Asset Managers
BMO and EDC Announce Collaboration to Introduce Sustainable Finance Solutions for Canadian Businesses
Retrofitting Canada's Building Sector: Efficiency Canada’s Corey Diamond in Conversation
The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Transition: FuelCell Energy CEO Jason Few in Conversation
BMO proud to support first Government of Canada Green Bond transaction as joint-lead manager
Tackling Climate Change in Metals and Mining: ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan in Conversation
Op Ed: Government Action Can Help Spur More Home Building To Address Canada’s Housing Shortage
BMO Launches Business Within Reach: BMO for Black Entrepreneurs and Commits $100 million in loans to Help Black-led Businesses Start up, Scale up, and Grow
The Post 2020 Biodiversity Framework – A Discussion with Basile Van Havre
BMO Announces Plan to Partner with Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to Accelerate Climate Innovation
BMO Financial Group Named North America's Most Sustainable Bank for Third Consecutive Year
Mitigating the Physical Impacts of Climate Change with Spatial Finance
BMO Helps Boralex Go Beyond Renewable Energy, with the Transition of its Credit Facility to a Sustainability-Linked Loan
A Global First: BMO Supports Bruce Power with World's First Nuclear Green Financing Framework
BMO ranked one of the most sustainable companies in the world according to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
The Future of Remote Work and Diversity in the Asset Management Industry
North American Metals & Mining first: BMO helps Sandstorm Gold Royalties achieve ESG goals with Sustainability-Linked Loan
Education, Employment and Economic Empowerment: BMO Releases Wîcihitowin ᐑᒋᐦᐃᑐᐏᐣ- First Annual Indigenous Partnerships and Progress Report
BMO Announces $12 Billion Financing Commitment towards Affordable Housing in Canada
BMO supports Canada's bid to host the headquarters of the International Sustainability Standards Board
In support of Canada’s bid to host the headquarters of the International Sustainability Standards Board
BMO Named to Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens Ranking by Corporate Knights
A North American First: BMO Helps Gibson Energy Fully Transition Credit Facility to a Sustainability-Linked Loan
Understanding Biodiversity Management: Best Practices and Innovation
Episode 29: What 20 Years of ESG Engagement Can Teach Us About the Future
BMO Financial Group 2020 Sustainability Report and Public Accountability Statement Now Available Online
Episode 28: Bloomberg: Enhancing ESG Disclosure through Data-Driven Solutions
BMO Ranked Among Most Sustainable Companies on Dow Jones Sustainability Index - North America
BMO investing in a sustainable future with $1M donation to the Institute for Sustainable Finance
BMO Financial Group Reaches Key Milestone in Matching 100 Per Cent of Electricity Usage with Renewables
BMO Financial Group Recognized as One of the World's Most Sustainably Managed Companies in New Wall Street Journal Ranking
Episode 23: TC Transcontinental – A Market Leader in Sustainable Packaging
BMO Financial Group to Source 100 Per Cent of Electricity Usage From Renewables
Episode 07: World Bank: Mobilizing Capital Markets for Sustainable Finance
Episode 06: Responsible Investing – Industry Trends and Best Practices from Canada
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