1、BMO Financial Group 2021 Sustainability Report and Public Accountability StatementThis report tells you how were leveraging our position as a leading financial services organization to create opportunities,lift communities and foster a more sustainable world how we Boldly Grow the Good in business a
2、nd life.3 Message from the CEO4 Message from the General Counsel5 About BMODriven by our Purpose,BMO is continuing to build a future-ready bank and is committed to driving meaningful impact for our stakeholders.Read about BMO,our Purpose,and our progress against our Bold Commitments to build a thriv
3、ing economy,sustainable future,and inclusive society.6 Who we are7 Our Purpose8 BMOs Bold Commitments for 20259 StrategySustainability is embedded in our strategy.Read about how sustainability supports how were continuing to build a high-performing,digitally enabled bank thats ready for the future.1
4、0 Our strategy14 Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals15 Taking a leadership role16 Awards for our work17 Four Focus AreasWe focus our sustainability efforts on areas that are important to our business,our customers,and our stakeholders.Read about how we determine whats important,how we engag
5、e with our stakeholders,and the progress we made in 2021.18 Determining our priority sustainability topics19 Engaging our stakeholders20 Tracking our progress25 Thriving economy35 Sustainable future53 Inclusive society66 Foundation of trust80 GlossaryDefines the terms we use and our approach to meas
6、uring performance.87 Public Accountability StatementsOur 2021 Public Accountability Statements describe some of the contributions we made to the Canadian economy and society this year.As one of North Americas largest banks,BMO plays a central role at the heart of communities and throughout society.I