JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Sector: Corporate

Employees:
> Over 170,000 employees in more than 50 countries.

TARGETS

> By 2012: a 5%-7% cut in U.S. CO₂e emissions from 2005 levels

Achievements

> 2007: JPMorgan and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors created and launched the JPMorgan Environmental Index-Carbon Beta (JENI-Carbon Beta), the world’s first corporate bond index designed to systematically integrate the risks and opportunities related to climate change
> 2007, Feb: Named as one of 100 most sustainable Corporations in the world. The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World is an annual project, initiated by Corporate Knights Inc. with Innovest Strategic Value Advisors Inc.
> 2007, Mar: JPMC was presented with the Office Depot Green Customer Award for the volume purchases of 35% post consumer waste recycled content copier paper and recycled toner cartridges
> 2006: Raised $1.5 billion of equity for the wind power market, with approximately $650 million allocated to its own portfolio.
> 2005: Recognized as a “Low Carbon Leader” by BusinessWeek and The Climate Group for leadership on climate change in financial services.

Benefits

> JPMorgan Chase anticipates that its environmental commitments will help the firm better manage risks, attract and retain critical talent, develop expertise, and provide clients with solutions to evolving exposures

Low Carbon Solutions

Background

A global leader in financial services, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of customers throughout the U.S. and some of the world’s most prominent corporations, institutions and governments. The firm operates wholesale businesses under its JPMorgan brand and operates consumer, small, and middle-market businesses under its Chase brand. Together, JPMorgan Chase has a headcount of over 170,000 in more than 50 countries and reports assets of $1.4 trillion. JPMorgan Chase is headquartered in New York, and U.S. retail financial services and commercial banking are headquartered in Chicago.