Jim Johnston and Ula Ubani are the sustainability leads at BMO who continuously find ways to improve the bank’s sustainability performance. As the Director, Environmental Sustainability & Compliance, Jim takes on the building and infrastructure issues, while Ula, Director, Environmental, Social and Governance focuses on how the bank manages emerging global sustainability issues related to its businesses. In 2012, BMO achieved a 15% reduction in absolute emissions, which was 4 years ahead of its stated target date. BMO was also the only Canadian-based company to be recognized on the Carbon Disclosure Project Global 500 Carbon Performance Leadership Index from 2010-2012.
