CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies
CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies follows a responsible investment methodology. Our solutions invest primarily in companies that are ESG leaders, with a proven history of working towards improving outcomes for their stakeholders.
The intent of these products is to deliver against a broad set of values for investors that are focused on Socially Responsible Investing.
Benefits
- High conviction investment strategies that are actively managed and reflect the core principles of responsible investing.
- Our investment methodology ensures companies demonstrating progressive environmental, social, and governance values are present in each solution.
- A strict screening criteria that excludes investing in the securities of companies whose primary line of business do not meet a values-based approach to investing.
Value based exclusions
- Nuclear Power
- Recreational Cannabis
- Weapons
- Alcohol
- Gambling
- Adult Entertainment
- Tobacco Products
Impact Donations:
5% of the management fees earned by CIBC, after payment of trailer fees, as applicable, on Series A, F and ETF series of the CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies will be donated annually to organizations supporting Climate Transition activities1.
Carbon Conscious:
While diversified, our strategies will have a lower carbon footprint and energy sector exposure than the broad market. Companies where a significant portion of their revenue stems from renewables will be included, whereas companies whose primary line of business involve Fossil Fuels will be excluded.
Mutual Funds:
Portfolio Solutions
CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies:
Investing in the Energy Infrastructure of the Future
The CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF provides investors with broad exposure to companies that primarily operate in the clean energy sector focusing on renewables and clean technologies that are in the midst of a new era of growth and competitiveness. For both future-focused and socially-conscious investors, this solution invests in the technological innovations that are transforming the global economy to be less dependent on fossil fuels and more reliant on renewable energy.
CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF2 [ETF]
The CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF will track the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Select Index, which is designed to provide exposure to a diverse set of U.S. and Canadian companies involved in the Clean Energy sector including renewables and clean technology.
Renewable and clean technology themes reflected in the CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF include:
Solar:Electricity generation from solar and related equipment companies
Wind:Electricity generation from wind and related equipment companies
Hydro/Geothermal:The ‘other’ renewables – well established, steady power generation
Bioenergy: Primarily fuel that comes from organic or renewable resources
Energy Management and Storage:Everything related to storing energy and delivering it effectively
Electric Vehicles:Electric vehicles and related equipment companies
Fuel Cell/Hydrogen:Electricity generation using hydrogen and related equipment companies
Key Resources
Fund Profile
Commentaries
1Where monies are donated to a registered charity, CIBC may be entitled to a donation receipt issued by the charity. Any amounts donated are not, in any way, an additional expense to the Funds.
2The CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF is apart of the CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategy fund family. However, the ETF does not utilize CIBC’s proprietary ESG Framework or abide by the Sustainable Investment Solutions Framework. The ETF tracks the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Select Index. For the CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF, 5% of CAMI’s management fee will be donated.
Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the simplified prospectus before investing. To obtain a copy of the simplified prospectus, call 1-888-888-FUND (3863). Alternatively, you may obtain a copy from your advisor.
Any information or discussion about the current characteristics of this mutual fund or how the portfolio manager is managing the mutual fund that is supplementary to information in the prospectus is not a discussion about material investment objectives or strategies, but solely a discussion of the current characteristics or manner of fulfilling the investment objectives and strategies, and is subject to change without notice. Mutual fund securities are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer, nor are they guaranteed.
CIBC ETFs are managed by CIBC Asset Management Inc. (“CAM”), a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds (ETFs). Please read the CIBC ETFs prospectus and ETF Facts document before investing.
CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies are distributed by CIBC Securities Inc. and CIBC Investor Services Inc., each wholly-owned subsidiaries of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies are offered by CIBC.
CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. (“CIBC PWA”) is the index provider for the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Select Index (the “Index”) and is an affiliate of CIBC Asset Management Inc. However, CIBC PWA does not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the CIBC Clean Energy Index ETF (the “CIBC ETF”) and further makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the CIBC ETF. CIBC PWA does not offer any express or implicit guarantee or assurance with regard to the results of using the Index on which the CIBC ETF is based or the index prices at any time or in any other respect, and will not be liable with respect to the use or accuracy of the Index or any data included therein. The CIBC ETF prospectus contains more details on the limited relationship of CIBC PWA and CIBC Asset Management Inc. related to the CIBC ETF.
