The Sustainability Agenda

A podcast series focusing on the evolving complexities of the sustainability landscape, with a view to addressing current issues in a concise format to help you navigate and take action.

CIBC Thought Leadership

The case for thematic investing in natural capital

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.

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The progress of electrification policy in Canada

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.

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

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.

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Critical Metals: Developing a Clean Nickel business

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.

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