Q2 F2023 - Bank of the West Contribution & Financial Results
Our Purpose comprises three bold commitments.
0000 For a Thriving Economy
Providing access to capital and
valuable financial advice -
investing in businesses,
supporting home ownership and
strengthening the communities
we serve, while driving innovation
that makes banking easier
For a Sustainable Future
Being our clients' lead partner in
the transition to a net zero world,
delivering on our commitments to
sustainable financing and
responsible investing
For an Inclusive Society
Committing to zero barriers to
inclusion through investments,
products, services and partnerships
that remove systemic barriers for
under-represented customers,
employees and communities -
and drive inclusion and equitable
growth for everyone
BOLDLY GROW THE GOOD
IN BUSINESS AND LIFE
Deployed more than US$5.5B in loans and investments to address key barriers confronting minority
businesses, communities and families in the United States as part of BMO Empower™, meeting our
five-year commitment within the first two years with plans to go further through strategic partnerships
and community involvement
Launched industry-leading digital pre-arrival account opening capabilities for newcomers to Canada, as
well as eligible international students, through our expanded NewStart® program
Named to the UN Principles for Responsible Banking, Nature Target Setting Working Group, tasked with
providing guidance to global banks for setting biodiversity and nature targets, the only Canadian bank
among 34 signatories across 24 countries
BMO Canadian Business Banking announced the launch of Greener Future Financing, developed to help
agriculture businesses looking to build future-ready, climate resilient operations
Named to Corporate Knights' 2023 Ranking of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and as the
most sustainable bank in North America for the fourth year in a row
Ranked one of the most sustainable companies in North America on the Dow Jones Sustainability North
America Index (DJSI)
Recognized by Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the sixth consecutive
year and the only Canadian bank to be recognized with this award since its inception in 2007
For the third consecutive year included in the Globe and Mail's 2023 Report on Business, Women Lead
Here list, which recognizes Canadian businesses for excellence in executive gender diversity
Included for the eighth consecutive year in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)
This slide contains forward-looking statements, please refer to the caution on slide 2
BMOM
Strategic Highlights ⚫ May 24, 2023
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