The Sustainability Agenda

CERAWeek Insights: AI Meets Energy Innovation

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Tom Heintzman, Jon Goldberg) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:44:21 +0000

Jonathan Goldberg of Carbon Direct joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss key observations from this year’s CERAWeek energy conference, and why the most compelling investment opportunities sit at the intersection of AI proliferation and energy efficiency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Key takeaways from the inaugural CIBC Nuclear Summit

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Tom Heintzman, Richard Ma) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:03:13 +0000

Richard Ma of CIBC Capital Markets joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss the key takeaways from CIBC’s inaugural Nuclear Summit, including observations on the strategic importance of nuclear for Canada’s economic development. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unlocking project finance for large-scale carbon removal projects

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Jonathan Rhone, Natalie Khtikian, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:10:30 +0000

Jonathan Rhone and Natalie Khtikian of CO280 join Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy and Climate Finance to discuss how CO280 is accessing project finance capital and building long-term revenue and trusted partnerships for carbon removal projects in the pulp and paper industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carbon capture and storage: Enabling decarbonization in the age of AI and industrial transformation

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dr. Julio Friedmann, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:37:58 +0000

Dr. Julio Friedmann of Carbon Direct joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy and Climate Finance to discuss the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in decarbonizing power, the case for CCS deployment in natural gas-fired generation, and the opportunities and benefits for businesses deploying CCS initiatives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Turning policy into action: Canada’s carbon removal ambitions

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Na'im Merchant, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:30:38 +0000

Na’im Merchant of Carbon Removal Canada joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy and Climate Finance, to discuss how the carbon removal sector has evolved in the context of changing political dynamics in the U.S. and Canada, the latest national polling results revealing to what extent Canadians support carbon removal initiatives, and the sector’s outlook over the medium term. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Key takeaways from the 3rd Annual Carbon Summit

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Amber Kirby, Tom Heintzman, Aaron White) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:04:36 +0000

Amber Kirby and Aaron White of CIBC join Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy and Climate Finance to discuss the key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Carbon Summit, and how participants are navigating the carbon management landscape, including financing mechanisms and carbon dioxide removal approaches, in response to evolving policies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Global carbon markets: Poised for growth amid market reforms and integration

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Bo Qin, Tom Heintzman) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:20:21 +0000

Bo Qin of BNEF joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability at CIBC Capital Markets to discuss the current state of voluntary and compliance markets, the challenges they face, and the key drivers shaping the price outlook for North American and global carbon markets in 2025 and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Shaping the global response to carbon pricing

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dan Maleski, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Dan Maleski of Redshaw Advisors joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability at CIBC Capital Markets, to discuss the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The discussion explores recent developments to EU carbon pricing policy, CBAM’s evolving implications on global trade, and what companies can do to manage increasing carbon costs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A U.S carbon removal developer finds fertile ground for growth in Canada

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Tim Thomson, Tom Heintzman) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:29:08 +0000

Tim Thomson of Charm Industrial joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability at CIBC Capital Markets, to discuss why Canada is an attractive market for carbon removal. They explore how Charm, a U.S.-based developer, views the similarities between the Canadian and U.S. markets, the challenges and opportunities to scaling their carbon removal approach in Canada, and how Canadian government policies are attracting developers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sustainability 3.0: Recalibrating the conversation

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Tom Heintzman, Roman Dubczak) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 14:18:35 +0000

Roman Dubczak, Deputy Chair of CIBC Capital Markets, joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss how the business landscape for sustainability is evolving, how companies are recalibrating the conversation, and the emerging opportunities for a sustainable, low-carbon future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cyclic Materials: Meet the innovator building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Ahmad Ghahreman, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:49:28 +0000

Ahmad Ghahreman of Cyclic Materials joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the recycling of rare earth elements, such as magnets from end-of-life products like electric motors and other electronics. The discussion explores the innovative technology which supports a circular supply chain that is transforming how industries source critical materials, the geopolitical context for supply security, and how Canada can compete in critical minerals and rare earth elements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Driving change: The case for fleet electrification

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Keegan Tully, Tom Heintzman) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:32:20 +0000

Keegan Tully of PowerON joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the case for electrifying fleets, such as buses for mass transit, commercial vehicles and marine transportation; the solutions helping transport operators to manage the transition to electric vehicles (EVs); and the benefits of EV fleets in reducing risk, lowering emissions and maximizing cost savings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could nuclear fusion be the game-changer for our clean energy future?

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Michael Ginsberg, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:42:25 +0000

Michael Ginsberg of Tokamak Energy joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the promise of nuclear fusion - the challenges and opportunities to commercialize fusion technology, and it’s potential to transform future energy markets as a source of virtually limitless, clean, safe and secure energy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Powering the future: The role of SMRs in energy diversification

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Kim Lauritsen, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:14:19 +0000

In this episode of The Sustainability Agenda, host Tom Heintzman speaks with Kim Lauritsen, Senior Vice President at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), about the transformative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in meeting Ontario’s growing energy demands and advancing global decarbonization efforts. Kim highlights the benefits of SMRs, including their scalability, modular design, and ability to complement renewables, while also discussing OPG’s plans to deploy GE Hitachi BWRX-300 SMRs at Darlington and expand expertise internationally. The conversation underscores the importance of leveraging Ontario’s strong nuclear supply chain, fostering Indigenous partnerships, and driving innovation to position Canada as a leader in clean energy and nuclear technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unlocking nuclear power innovation and expertise

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (James Scongack, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 29 May 2025 17:00:22 +0000

James Scongack of Bruce Power joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the opportunities for nuclear power innovation and expertise to meet rising electricity demand, including lessons learned from a multi-billion-dollar reactor refurbishment program and from partnerships with Indigenous stakeholders that will help to expand new nuclear capacity for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Key takeaways from the 2nd annual CIBC Electrification Summit

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Gayatri Desai, Tom Heintzman) — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:13:17 +0000

Gayatri Desai of CIBC Corporate Banking Europe joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss key takeaways from CIBC’s 2nd annual Electrification Summit, including observations on global electrification trends in the UK, Europe and the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Long waves: The global trends driving energy transition and electrification

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Nat Bullard, Tom Heintzman) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:26:50 +0000

Nat Bullard of Business Climate and former Chief Content Officer at BloombergNEF, joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the latest global trends driving the energy transition, and the progression and trajectory of electrification. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Battery storage systems: The innovations empowering our clean energy future

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Rob Alexander, Tom Heintzman) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 20:43:21 +0000

Rob Alexander of AlumaPower joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss battery storage systems, including the advances in battery storage technology, the use cases for zero-emissions long duration energy sources to meet rising electricity demand, and where the industry is headed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Powering forward: AI-driven approaches to grid management

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Josh Wong, Tom Heintzman) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:36:54 +0000

Josh Wong of ThinkLabs AI joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss AI-driven approaches to grid management, including how this is helping to overcome traditional challenges to energy distribution, examples of long term and real time applications, and the impact of this automation on energy transition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Electricity Distribution: Investing today to solve gridlock

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Teresa Sarkesian, Tom Heintzman) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 14:57:46 +0000

Teresa Sarkesian of the Electricity Distributors Association joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss electricity distribution, including the ways in which the demands on the distribution grid are changing, how local hydro utilities are navigating these challenges, and where the capital for grid modernization is coming from. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transforming CO2 into value: The technology enabling low-carbon building materials

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Apoorv Sinha, Ryan Fan) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:06:46 +0000

Apoorv Sinha of Carbon Upcycling Technologies joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets, CIBC Capital Markets to discuss how carbon dioxide can be used as a resource to cement the foundation for a low-carbon economy and the role it can play in industrial decarbonization. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bridging the divide: Venture capital investments and climate tech

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (CIBC) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:20:51 +0000

David Janashvili of CIBC Capital Markets joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the potential implications of Trump’s second term on venture capital investment for US climate tech startups, how companies are adapting access to capital, and what our clients need to know as they engage in this space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A buyer’s perspective: Building demand signals for first-of-a-kind carbon removal projects

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Mitchel Selby, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:59:50 +0000

Mitchel Selby of Shopify joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) buyer’s perspective in supporting first-of-a-kind (FOAK) carbon removal projects, including how buyers select projects and other important considerations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The role of carbon credit ratings: Providing essential market infrastructure

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Spencer Meyer, Ryan Fan) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:31:29 +0000

Dr. Spencer Meyer of BeZero Carbon joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets, CIBC Capital Markets, to discuss carbon ratings, including what it takes to assess carbon projects, how it helps carbon credit buyers to mitigate risk, and where the carbon ratings industry is headed. Learn more about the research mentioned in this episode here: https://cibccm.com/en/insights/podcasts/the-role-of-carbon-credit-ratings-providing-essential-market-infrastructure/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carbon insurance: De-risking the carbon markets

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Zachary Kane, Ryan Fan) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:53:58 +0000

Zachary Kane of Oka joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets, CIBC Capital Markets to discuss how carbon insurance can help sellers and corporate buyers allocate their carbon credit risk, the benefits of doing this, and where the carbon insurance industry is headed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Building integrity: The VCMI Claims Code of Practice

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Ana Carolina Avzaradel Szklo, Ryan Fan) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:10:04 +0000

Ana Carolina Avzaradel Szklo of VCMI joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets, CIBC Capital Markets to discuss the Claims Code of Practice, a rulebook helping to guide companies on how they can credibly make voluntary use of carbon credits as part of their climate commitments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Perfect is the enemy of good: Understanding carbon pricing’s role in incenting decarbonization investments

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Michael Berends, Ryan Fan) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:14:53 +0000

Michael Berends of ClearBlue Markets joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets, CIBC Capital Markets to discuss the role of carbon pricing, including a closer look at Canada’s carbon pricing policies, the potential impact of political uncertainty on its related programs, and how it is helping companies to accelerate decarbonization investments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The case for thematic investing in natural capital

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Eric Cooperström, Ryan Fan) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:00:48 +0000

Eric Cooperström of Manulife Investment Management joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets, CIBC Capital Markets to discuss investment solutions with a natural capital thematic, including an investment strategy focused on forests for their carbon credit value, and how timberland assets are helping to diversify risks and generate new revenue streams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moving the needle on mining’s social license to operate

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (CIBC) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:15:15 +0000

Nathan Monash and Hugo Bonilla of Lundin Mining join Tarah Masniuk, Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, Global Corporate Banking, CIBC Capital Markets, to discuss environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges in the mining industry, what Lundin Mining is doing to meet its sustainability ambitions, and how sustainable finance is helping them to move the needle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Key takeaways from the CIBC Electrification Summit

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Luisa Fuentes, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:12:30 +0000

Luisa Fuentes of CIBC Capital Markets joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the key takeaways from CIBC’s inaugural Electrification Summit, including observations on financing electrification in North America and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The progress of electrification policy in Canada

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Philippe Dunsky, Tom Heintzman) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:19:55 +0000

Philippe Dunsky of Dunsky Energy and Climate Advisors joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director & Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the progress of electrification policy in Canada, the work of the Canada Electricity Advisory Council, and its recommendations to federal government that could accelerate investment in sustainable electricity systems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More than wires: Investing in the grid of the future

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Greg Payne, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:30:42 +0000

Greg Payne of Mackenzie Greenchip joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director & Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of investing in grid suppliers and operators, and the game changers that can help to accelerate a clean grid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mining the heat: How closed loop geothermal is powering the next generation of clean energy

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (John Redfern, Tom Heintzman) — Tue, 7 May 2024 17:38:23 +0000

John Redfern of Eavor Technologies joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director & Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss how a geothermal technology-based energy company is creating a scalable form of clean, baseload, or dispatchable energy for heating, cooling and electrical power, and the challenges and opportunities for the geothermal industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transition outlook for North America: are we electrifying fast enough?

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Marion Hill, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:40:13 +0000

Marion Hill of DNV joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director & Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the outlook for energy transition in North America, how energy demand is evolving across different sectors of the economy, and how this may be influencing the pace of corporate decarbonization. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How might the world’s energy mix evolve by 2050?

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Frank Pottow, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:25:04 +0000

Frank Pottow of GCP Capital Partners joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director & Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss where the world’s energy mix currently stands, what is driving energy demand, and how various forms of energy may evolve between now and 2050. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Critical Metals: Enabling a secure and sustainable battery supply chain

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Tom Heintzman) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:11:00 +0000

Dominique Barker of Lithium Royalty Corp joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability to discuss the latest developments in the market demand for electric vehicles, how this is impacting lithium’s growth projections, and where Canada’s ambitions stand in building a secure and sustainable lithium supply chain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The case for thematic investing in carbon funds

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Felix Boudreault, Ryan Fan) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:41:54 +0000

Felix Boudreault of Nordis Capital joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, CIBC Global Markets to discuss investment solutions with a carbon thematic, including a compliance market carbon fund, enabling investors to position for the transition and net zero carbon emissions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carbon removal credits: A deeper dive into Nature-Based Solutions

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Greg Adams, Tom Heintzman) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:01:22 +0000

Greg Adams joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability to discuss the market for nature-based credits, how these are evolving, and how one carbon project developer is delivering high-quality carbon removal credits to corporate buyers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Critical Metals: Developing a Clean Nickel business

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Sean Samson, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:20:36 +0000

Sean Samson of EV Nickel joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability to discuss the development of a Clean Nickel business, the investment case for Clean Nickel production, how prices can be differentiated by carbon, and what is needed to scale its production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Critical Metals: The case for carbon mineralization

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Paul Needham, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:57:39 +0000

Paul Needham of Arca joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability to discuss the case for carbon mineralization as a climate solution, the technologies transforming CO2 from the air into solid carbonate minerals, and the potential marketplace benefits for companies producing carbon-negative minerals and metals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Carbon TerraVault is attracting attention

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Francisco Leon, Ryan Fan) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:59:52 +0000

Francisco Leon of California Resources Corporation joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets to discuss the opportunities and challenges of carbon capture and storage (CCS) for project developers, and how the Carbon TerraVault project is attracting investor attention and helping to scale CCS in California. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Key Takeaways from the CIBC Carbon Summit

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Ryan Fan, Tom Heintzman) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 13:56:01 +0000

Ryan Fan and Tom Heintzman of CIBC Capital Markets discuss the key takeaways from CIBC’s inaugural Carbon Summit and the importance of the carbon markets for companies on a net zero journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What influences carbon credit pricing?

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Larry She, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:55:03 +0000

Larry She and Tom Heintzman of CIBC Capital Markets discuss different types of carbon markets and their prices, the influences that shape pricing, why liquidity is a challenge and how the markets are addressing price volatility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies landscape

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Tom Heintzman, Phil De Luna) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:51:25 +0000

Phil De Luna of Deep Sky joins CIBC Capital Markets’ Tom Heintzman to discuss the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies landscape, the ‘what, why who and how’ behind some of the most cutting-edge engineered solutions, and how these technologies will impact the energy transition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Criteria for high quality carbon dioxide removal (CDR)

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Matthew Potts, Ryan Fan) — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 13:09:22 +0000

Dr. Matthew Potts of Carbon Direct joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets to discuss a new criteria for high quality carbon dioxide removal (CDR). They explore the current challenges facing CDR, and how the common set of shared principles can help project developers and purchasers scale the CDR market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Key Takeaways from Climate Week NYC 2023

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (David Janashvili, Tom Heintzman, Siddharth Samarth) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:03:36 +0000

David Janashvili and Tom Heintzman of CIBC Capital Markets, join Siddharth Samarth, Managing Director & Head, Sustainable Finance to discuss key observations from this year’s Climate Week NYC 2023 conference, and the important takeaways to help companies accelerate climate action. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carbon markets trends and their influence on decarbonization

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Duncan Rotherham, Tom Heintzman) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:01:26 +0000

Duncan Rotherham of Deloitte joins CIBC Capital Markets’ Tom Heintzman to discuss key trends in the carbon markets, how these are influencing the ‘velocity’ of decarbonization and transition efforts, and what this means for companies over the short and long term. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What approach should Canada take on Carbon Contracts for Difference?

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Tom Heintzman, Michael Bernstein) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:59:24 +0000

Michael Bernstein of Clean Prosperity joins CIBC Capital Markets’ Tom Heintzman to discuss the current challenges posed by carbon price uncertainty, the opportunities for a Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCFD) regime in Canada, and what this means for large emitters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Sustainability Disclosure Standards and implications for Canadian corporates

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Bindu Dhaliwal, Charles-Antoine St-Jean) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 18:34:44 +0000

Charles-Antoine St-Jean joins Bindu Dhaliwal, Senior Vice President, ESG and Corporate Governance at CIBC to discuss the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) Sustainability Disclosure Standards, how they are expected to be implemented in Canada, the role of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board, and what corporations should consider being prepared for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creating greater resiliency across the food value chain

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Ijeoma Madueke, Jonathan Belair) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:31:33 +0000

Jonathan Belair of Power Sustainable Lios joins Ijeoma Madueke, Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, CIBC Capital Markets, to discuss the agri-food sector, including climate change’s influence on food supply strategies, the role of Controlled Environment Agriculture, and how food companies can contribute to food system resilience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doconomy Carbon Calculator

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Katarina Wangler Björk, Ryan Fan) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 18:55:33 +0000

Katarina Wangler Björk of Doconomy joins Ryan Fan, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Global Markets to discuss Doconomy’s carbon calculator – what it does, how it is changing consumer and business behaviours, and why it’s an important tool for climate action. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transforming lithium extraction

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Ghada Nafie, Lisa Raitt) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:40:06 +0000

Ghada Nafie of Litus joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt, Vice Chair, CIBC Capital Markets, for a multi-part series profiling female entrepreneurs enabling Canada’s energy transition. They discuss break-through solutions for selectively harvesting lithium from aqueous sources, and what this means for lithium producers and the future industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Turning CO2 emissions into value

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Beatriz Molero, Lisa Raitt) — Thu, 25 May 2023 20:06:23 +0000

Beatriz Molero Sanchez of SeeO2 Energy joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair, CIBC Capital Markets, for a multi-part series profiling female entrepreneurs enabling Canada’s energy transition. They discuss carbon capture utilization and storage (‘CCUS’) technology that breaks down CO2 emissions into clean fuels, how this can be used for generating power or heat, and the benefits for high-emitting industries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI-powered predictive emissions monitoring systems

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Ling Bai, Lisa Raitt) — Thu, 11 May 2023 20:04:56 +0000

Ling Bai of VL Energy joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt, Vice Chair, CIBC Capital Markets, for a multi-part series profiling female entrepreneurs enabling Canada’s energy transition. They discuss the next level of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Predictive Emissions Monitoring Systems (PEMS) and how this helps companies to achieve cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A solution for hydrogen storage and transportation

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Natasha Kostenuk, Lisa Raitt) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:12:55 +0000

Natasha Kostenuk of Ayrton Energy joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt, Vice Chair, CIBC Capital Markets, for a multi-part series profiling female entrepreneurs enabling Canada’s energy transition. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen storage and transportation, and how new technology can enable clean distributed energy generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its implications for global trade

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Goda Aglinskaite, Dominique Barker) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 18:18:46 +0000

Goda Aglinskaite of ClearBlue joins Dominique Barker, Managing Director and Head of Sustainability Advisory to discuss the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – what it means for EU and non-EU producers in carbon-intensive industries and the implications for global trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Asset Managers’ Stewardship Role in Sustainable Investing

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Henry Boucher, Dominique Barker) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 20:12:40 +0000

Henry Boucher of Sarasin & Partners joins Dominique Barker to discuss the stewardship role assets managers can play in sustainable investing – from changing the conversation on achieving returns, to active engagement with investee companies on ESG-related disclosures, and why it’s important. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lessons from The Great Fail

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Debra Chen, Dominique Barker) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:04:49 +0000

Debra Chen, Producer and Host of The Great Fail podcast series, joins Dominique Barker to discuss the lessons learned from companies who have failed, and why companies need closer engagement with their investors on sustainability to avoid the next Great Fail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carbon Takeback Obligation – what it means for fossil fuel producers

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Myles Allen, Jane Savage, Dominique Barker) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 17:26:11 +0000

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Sustainability 2.0: Evolving the client conversation

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Roman Dubczak) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:07:08 +0000

Roman Dubczak of CIBC Capital Markets joins Dominique Barker to discuss the growth of Sustainability Advisory, how we are evolving the conversation with our clients, and our priorities for 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carbon Reduction Planning: A practical guide for any business to start their decarbonization journey

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (CIBC) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:26:46 +0000

Dr. Torill Bigg of Tunley Engineering joins Dominique Barker to discuss Carbon Reduction Planning, and how businesses of all sizes can assess their carbon footprint, develop and implement a credible roadmap to net-zero. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Key takeaways from the Finance and Biodiversity Day at COP15

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Linda Scala, Dominique Barker) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:59:57 +0000

Linda Scala of CIBC Enterprise Risk Management joins Dominique Barker to discuss the key takeaways from the Finance and Biodiversity Day at the COP15 Convention on Biological Diversity, and what it means for financial institutions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In conversation with Bruce Ander: why district energy is important to the energy transition in Canada

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Bruce Ander, Dominique Barker) — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:30:39 +0000

Bruce Ander of Markham District Energy joins Dominique Barker to discuss why District Energy is important to the transition in Canada and the opportunities for city-owned utilities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investing in Natural Capital

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Brandon Lewis, Dominique Barker) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 18:21:47 +0000

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TNFD and the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Camille Maclet, Dominique Barker) — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:40:49 +0000

In anticipation of COP15, join Camille Maclet and Dominique Barker for the second episode of our multi-part natural capital series as they discuss nature-related financial disclosures, the upcoming post-2020 global biodiversity framework and what it could mean for the private sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An introduction – Nature is the new climate

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dr. Gemma Cranston, Dominique Barker) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:16:42 +0000

The economy and societal well-being are highly dependent on nature, but, nature is being lost at an unprecedented rate. In anticipation of COP15, join Dr. Gemma Cranston and Dominique Barker for the first episode of our multi-part natural capital series, as they discuss this emerging topic concerning businesses and financial institutions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sustainability software for SMEs accelerates climate action

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Annalee Bloomfield, Dominique Barker) — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:44:38 +0000

Annalee Bloomfield of Sustain.Life joins Dominique Barker to discuss sustainability software that supports businesses in managing their climate impact; and the challenges and opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises to integrate sustainability, and measure and report on their carbon emissions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lessons from the Wind Industry

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Paul Judge, Dominique Barker) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:51:30 +0000

Paul Judge of GE Renewable Energy joins Dominique Barker to discuss Lessons from the Wind Industry - from key technological innovations, challenges and opportunities, to the parallels drawn from scaling other carbon removal technologies like Direct Air Capture Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CIBC’s Power Generation target

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Bindu Dhaliwal) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 12:47:22 +0000

Bindu Dhaliwal, VP of Environmental, Social, Governance at CIBC, joins Dominique Barker to discuss CIBC’s Power Generation target and how it advances CIBC’s Net Zero ambition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:30:03 +0000

Craig Stewart from the Insurance Bureau of Canada, and Dr. Blair Feltmate from the Intact Center on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, join Dominique Barker, and special co-host, Natalia Moudrak from Aon, to discuss Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy (“NAS”), its impacts on the Canadian economy and society, and its global relevance as we head into COP27. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Inflation Reduction Act and U.S. energy transition

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (James Wright, Frank Palladino, Dominique Barker) — Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:00:14 +0000

James Wright and Frank Palladino of CIBC Capital Markets join Dominique Barker to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”), its impacts on the U.S. energy transition, and what it means for our clients going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carbon Engineering – advancing direct air capture technology

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Anna Stukas, Dominique Barker) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:22:36 +0000

Carbon removal technologies will enable the world to meet its critical emission removal targets. Anna Stukas, VP of Business Development at Carbon Engineering, joins Dominique Barker to discuss advancing direct air capture technology. The Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Offsetting: https://www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2022-01/Oxford-Offsetting-Principles-2020.pdf Mission Possible Partnership Sector Transition Strategy (MPP-STS) report on making net zero aviation possible: https://missionpossiblepartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Making-Net-Zero-Aviation-possible.pdf Airbus and seven major airlines have signed Letters of Intent (LoI) to explore opportunities for a future supply of carbon removal credits from direct air carbon capture technology: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-07-airbus-air-canada-air-france-klm-easyjet-international-airlines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Integrity in the voluntary carbon markets

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Chris Leeds, Dominique Barker) — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:36:27 +0000

Chris Leeds, Head of Carbon Markets Development at Standard Chartered Bank, joins Dominique Barker to discuss integrity in the voluntary carbon markets, highlighting the Core Carbon Principles, Integrity Council on Voluntary Carbon Markets (IC-VCM) and Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The significance of carbon removal policy

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Eli Mitchell-Larson, Dominique Barker) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:03:40 +0000

A discussion on the current state of carbon removal policy in the EU and UK, including natural strategies and engineered solutions, with Eli Mitchell-Larson, Launch Director at Carbon Gap and Researcher at Oxford Net Zero. Net-Zero to Net Negative: A Guide for Leaders on Carbon Removal: https://www.weforum.org/whitepapers/net-zero-to-net-negative-a-guide-for-leaders-on-carbon-removal The meaning of net zero and how to get it right: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-021-01245-w Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carbon removals: advancing a resilient future

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Dr. Julio Friedman) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:11:14 +0000

Returning for another episode, Dr. Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist and Chief Carbon Wrangler at Carbon Direct, joins Dominique Barker to uncover the future of carbon capture and removal technologies and the participation of corporates in this space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carbon removals: the key to unlocking net zero

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dr. Gabrielle Walker, Dominique Barker) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:34:58 +0000

Dr. Gabrielle Walker, founder of Valence Solutions and previous instructor at Cambridge and Princeton University, joins Dominique Barker to delve into carbon removals, discussing approaches to carbon sequestration and highlighting lessons learned by Microsoft on carbon removal durability. Microsoft’s recent report on carbon removals can be found here: https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RE4QO0D Dr. Gabrielle Walkers TED Talk can be found here: https://www.ted.com/talks/gabrielle_walker_what_you_need_to_know_about_carbon_removal?language=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CarbonCure - decarbonizing the concrete industry

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Robert Niven, Dominique Barker) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 13:22:37 +0000

Robert Niven, Chair and CEO of CarbonCure, joins Dominique Barker for the third episode in our carbon series, with a discussion on how their carbon dioxide storage technologies will accelerate the decarbonization of the concrete industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Insight into climate-related disclosures

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Kristyn Annis, Armand Capisciolto) — Thu, 26 May 2022 18:30:28 +0000

Dominique Barker is joined by two experts in the climate-disclosure space, Kristyn Annis, Counsel at Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) and Armand Capisciolto, National Accounting Standards Partner at BDO Canada. They discuss the key elements of ISSB’s Climate Exposure Draft and the CSA’s Proposed National Instrument - 51-107 - Disclosure of Climate-related Matters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diving into the carbon markets

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Julio Friedmann) — Tue, 17 May 2022 18:50:31 +0000

Dr. Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist and Chief Carbon Wrangler at Carbon Direct, joins Dominique Barker for the second episode in our carbon series, with a discussion on the global carbon markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Human capital – an investment factor

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Dan Ariely) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:23:00 +0000

CIBC Human Capital Index is an equity index jointly developed by CIBC and Irrational Capital to target the “S” component of ESG. It is based on the Human Capital Factor which quantifies the link between company culture and equity performance.

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Climate change from a scientist's perspective

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Dr. John Smol) — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 03:05:07 +0000

Happy Earth Day! In the first episode of our multi-part carbon series, Dr. John Smol, a leading global climate scientist, joins Dominique Barker to set the stage on why decarbonization is so important, discussing the ecological impact of climate change in our everyday lives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The circular economy from the investor lens

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Tazia Smith) — Fri, 8 Apr 2022 14:47:48 +0000

The Closed Loop Partners’ fund strategies, research and partnerships on the circular economy. Tazia Smith, COO & Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners joins Dominique Barker for the final episode of the three-part series on the circular economy, ahead of the CIBC Circular Economy Roundtable on Wednesday, April 13. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The circular economy ecosystem – a conversation with TC Transcontinental

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Magali Depras) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:27:29 +0000

TC Transcontinental discusses leading corporate initiatives and innovation around the circular economy, the importance of engaging with the ecosystem and the trends in sustainable product demand. In this episode, Magali Depras, Chief Strategy & CSR Officer at TC Transcontinental, joins Dominique Barker on the second of a three-part series focused on the circular economy, in advance of the upcoming CIBC Circular Economy Roundtable taking place on April 13, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The circular economy and plastics value chain

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Babatunde Olateju) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:11:29 +0000

We introduce the importance of the circular economy, and the roles of sustainable finance and policies in accelerating circular plastics transition in Canada. In this episode, Babatunde Olateju, Principal Research Associate of Sustainability at the Conference Board of Canada, joins Dominique on the first of a three-part series focused on the circular economy, in advance of our upcoming Circular Economy Roundtable taking place on April 13, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enabling a just transition

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Deborah Zandstra, Janet Whittaker, Dominique Barker) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 17:41:59 +0000

To learn more about the Just Transactions report mentioned throughout the episode, find the whitepaper here: https://www.cliffordchance.com/expertise/services/esg/esg-insights/just-transactions-a-whitepaper-on-just-transition-in-the-banking-sector.html

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The role of insurance in climate innovation

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Natalia Moudrak) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 21:14:54 +0000

Natalia Moudrak, Managing Director and Climate Resiliency Leader at Aon’s Public Sector Partnership, joins CIBC’s Dominique Barker to discuss the role insurance can play in decarbonization efforts by scaling investments into innovative technology solutions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Central banks and climate – scenario analysis

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Ian Pollick, Dominique Barker) — Fri, 4 Feb 2022 20:10:17 +0000

Ian Pollick, Global Head of FICC Strategy at CIBC Capital Markets joins host Dominique Barker to provide key insights and explanations on the Bank of Canada and OSFI climate scenario analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In conversation with Bruce Power - why nuclear is an important piece of the climate puzzle

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Kevin Kelly, James Scongack) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:59:54 +0000

Bruce Power’s Kevin Kelly, Chief Financial Officer and EVP and James Scongack, Chief Development Officer and EVP, Operational Services, join Dominique Barker on The Sustainability Agenda to discuss Nuclear energy and the vital role it plays in achieving net zero by 2050. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Decarbonizing the aviation industry

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Andrew Chen) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:34:56 +0000

Andrew Chen, Head of RMI’s Sustainable Aviation Team, joins Dominique Barker to discuss decarbonizing the aviation sector and the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA), an initiative by RMI and the Environmental Defense Fund to drive investment towards sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a certification system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Decarbonization of the utilities industry and the RMI’s Utility Transition Hub

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominque Barker, Sarah LaMonaca) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 15:32:07 +0000

Episode 4 of a five-part mini-series in partnership with RMI’s Center for Climate-Aligned Finance. Dominique Barker is in conversation with Sarah LaMonaca who is the Lead on Utility Finance for the Center’s Global Climate team. They discuss the utilities industry and the Utility Transition Hub in addition to the challenges the industry and financial institutions face on transitioning to low carbon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Decarbonizing steel and steel finance

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Lucy Kessler) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:18:19 +0000

Episode 3 of a five-part mini-series in partnership with RMI’s Center for Climate-Aligned Finance. Dominique Barker is in conversation with Lucy Kessler who is on the Center’s Global Climate Finance team, discussing the steel industry and the steel climate aligned finance working group. They discuss decarbonization of the steel industry through the industry-designed framework which is under development. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Decarbonization of the shipping industry

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, James Mitchell) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:49:48 +0000

The second episode of a five-part mini-series in partnership with RMI’s Center for Climate Aligned Finance. Dominique Barker in conversation with James Mitchell, Principal of RMI and Director of the CCAF, to discuss the shipping industry and the framework used for integrating climate considerations into lending decisions to promote shipping’s decarbonization, known as the Poseidon Principles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transitioning towards net zero

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Brian O’Hanlon) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 15:17:18 +0000

First episode of a five-part mini-series in partnership with RMI’s Center for Climate Aligned Finance. Dominique Barker in conversation with Brian O’Hanlon, Senior Principal at RMI and Executive Director of the CCAF to discuss the overall objectives of the center and why finance can lead on sectoral decarbonization. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Project Carbon - update

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Ryan Fan, Dominique Barker, Robin Green) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:57:43 +0000

Robin Green and Ryan Fan join Dominique Barker to discuss the progress of Project Carbon and what this signals moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Road to COP26

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Susan Rimmer, Dominique Barker) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:54:03 +0000

Susan Rimmer, Head of Global Corporate Banking at CIBC Capital Markets joins Dominique Barker to provide key takeaways from the 2nd annual CIBC Sustainability Conference: The Road to COP26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Financial Institutions and Net Zero Ambitions

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Bindu Dhaliwal) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:29:52 +0000

Bindu Dhaliwal, VP of Environmental, Social and Governance at CIBC joins Dominique Barker to discuss Financial Institutions and Net Zero Ambitions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Governance – the rise of the activist investor

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Catharine Sterritt) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:06:25 +0000

Catharine Sterritt, Portfolio Manager, CIBC Asset Management joins Dominique to discuss the rise of the activist investor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sustainability and the government bond market

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Christina Cho, Dominique Barker) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:52:40 +0000

Christina Cho, Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets at CIBC, joins Dominique Barker to discuss SSAs and the importance of ESG in the bond market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Project Carbon – in conversation with Robin Green and Ryan Fan (CIBC)

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Robin Green, Ryan Fan, Dominque Barker) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:05:14 +0000

Dominique Barker in conversation with Robin Green and Ryan Fan from CIBC Capital Markets discussing voluntary carbon markets and the goals of Project Carbon, the growth of voluntary carbon markets, and why this project is needed today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sustainability in Asia – in conversation with Adam Janikowski and Robert Todd

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Adam Janikowski, Rob Todd, Dominique Barker) — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dominique Barker in conversation with Adam Janikowski and Robert Todd discussing the opportunities and expectations in China to meet various sustainability targets as well as providing insight on China renewables. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In conversation with Aaron White – how are investment products evolving toward sustainability and impact?

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Aaron White, Dominique Barker) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:51:59 +0000

Dominique Barker in conversation with Aaron White discussing trends in asset management, integration of ESG in currency, and CIBC’s product innovations relating to active investment management and guarding against greenwashing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The growing role of investor coalitions – in conversation with Fiona Reynolds

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Fiona Reynolds) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:46:59 +0000

The PRI has become an increasingly important part of the responsible investing ecosystem, with collective assets under management represented by PRI signatories at well over US$100 trillion. The PRI released its three-year strategic plan 2021 – 2024 in April 2021. Dominique Barker in conversation with Fiona Reynolds, CEO of Principles for Responsible Investing, discussing the PRI’s strategic plan and blueprint for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sustainability Linked Loans: a tool to highlight your ESG commitments

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Chint Kulkarni) — Tue, 1 Jun 2021 13:52:56 +0000

Dominique Barker in conversation with Chint Kulkarni discussing sustainable finance trends and the benefits of Sustainability Linked Loans for corporate partners and their strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Energy transition – mirror our clients

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:29:31 +0000

Dominique Barker in conversation with Roman Dubczak, David Williams, Mike Freeborn and Kelsen Vallee discussing CIBC’s strategy related to the recent change to our Global Investment Banking group. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Product innovation in ESG

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Bill Bamber, Dominique Barker, Meric Koksal) — Mon, 3 May 2021 16:25:36 +0000

Dominique is joined by Bill Bamber and Meric Koksal to discuss the CIBC Wealth Solutions Group’s latest products, including the Human Capital Index, and the Market-link GICs with an ESG tilt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Understanding CIBC’s carbon emissions

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Linda Scala) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:46:31 +0000

Dominique Barker in conversation with Linda Scala from CIBC Risk to define CIBC’s footprint and financed emissions, and discuss how it is measured. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sustainable Finance Insights with Sid Samarth

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Dominique Barker, Sid Samarth) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dominique Barker in conversation with Sid Samarth discussing the types of sustainable finance products being offered, and the transition risk in Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sustainability through the lens of government – carbon capture, carbon pricing and the role government can play

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Lisa Raitt, Dominique Barker) — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:35:23 +0000

Dominique Barker in conversation with the Honourable Lisa Raitt discussing the role of government in moving the sustainability agenda forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Defining the Sustainability Agenda

mailbox.multimedia@cibc.ca (Roman Dubczak, Dominique Barker) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 17:39:45 +0000

In the inaugural episode of the Sustainability Agenda, our host Dominique Barker, Head of Sustainability Advisory speaks with Roman Dubczak, Head of Global Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets, to discuss CIBC’s direction on Sustainable Finance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.