We're investing in a more sustainable world and reducing our environmental impact to help address climate change for this generation and the next.
We're in this together.
As part of CIBC’s net-zero ambition, we're dedicated to helping you learn how to transition to low-carbon living while integrating climate action into your everyday life. We can help you minimize your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through changes to your living, transportation and investing choices.
A global effort to fight climate change
The Paris Agreement, reached in 2015, outlines how all 195 member countries will work together to keep the average global temperature from rising by 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels.1 It's important for governments, corporations and individuals to work collaboratively to prevent further global warming.
Collective impact through individual action
Understanding your own carbon footprint is the first step towards a low-carbon life. A carbon footprint is the total amount of GHG emissions generated through your daily actions and consumption habits. You can minimize your personal impact on global warming by reducing your carbon footprint.
Learn about climate action
Understanding your carbon footprint and how to reduce it
Some simple changes can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our daily habits.
Reduce energy use to help save the planet and your wallet
Homes and other buildings account for 12% of Canada's GHG emissions.2 Much of the energy used to power our homes comes from burning fossil fuels, which creates GHG emissions that are then released into our atmosphere.
We've put together a guide to help you save energy in your own home, whether you're a renter or homeowner.
The CIBC Home Power Plan combines a mortgage loan with a home equity line of credit. Enjoy ongoing access to funds at a low interest rate, which can help you access extra funds for your reno.
To help you make energy efficient retrofits to your home, you could be eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursements with the Canadian government's Canada Greener Homes Grant Opens in a new window.. You may also qualify for up to $600 in EnerGuide evaluations to help you decide which retrofits will work best for you.
Receive a partial refund on your mortgage loan insurance when you buy or build an energy-efficient home, or renovate a home to include energy-saving retrofits with the CMHC Green Home program Opens in a new window..
Reduce your carbon footprint and your gas bill with a green vehicle
Transportation accounts for about 25% of Canada’s GHG emissions, of which almost half comes from passenger cars and light trucks.3 Emissions from Canada's transportation sector can be reduced by shifting to cleaner fuels and electrifying light-duty vehicles.3
We can help you drive more sustainably and save money with special financing rates for electric and hybrid vehicles. And with every green vehicle loan we finance through this program, we're donating $25 to the Nature Conservancy of Canada Opens in a new window..
We're a proud partner of the Electric Fuelling Station of the Future, a competition where experts design a rest stop that shows drivers the possibilities and benefits of an electric vehicle lifestyle.
You have the power as an investor to choose from companies and industries that support the transition to a low carbon economy. At CIBC, we offer responsible investment options that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the investment process.
These best-in-class solutions focus on companies that are ESG leaders, with a proven history of working towards improving outcomes for their stakeholders.
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