Introducing CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies

CIBC Asset Management

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[David Scandiffio, President & CEO, CIBC Asset Management

David Scandiffio: As the investment landscape grows with new opportunities…

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…investors are increasingly looking to participate in companies that thoughtfully deliver sustainable growth…

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…and espouse values that align with their personal beliefs.

Sustainability is at heart of CIBC’s purpose…

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…and plays an integral role in the actions we take to help our clients make their ambitions a reality.

[Environment, social, governance.]

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That is why environmental, social, and governance factors are fully incorporated into the investment research conducted by all CIBC Asset Management analysts, across all asset classes.

[Our responsible investing framework]

[Traditional Financial Analysis]

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[ESG Analysis & Screening]

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[Holistic Portfolio Construction]

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[Shareholder Engagement]

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We believe integrating both financial and ESG risk analysis produces a deeper understanding of our investments and increases the potential to enhance the long-term sustainable performance of our solutions.

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As a stakeholder focused asset manager, we believe investors should have the opportunity to grow their wealth responsibly, in a way that aligns with their personal values and provides meaningful impact to society.

[3 Mutual Funds]

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[CIBC Sustainable Canadian Core Bond Fund

CIBC Sustainable Canadian Equity Fund

CIBC Sustainable Global Equity Fund]

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As such we have created the CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies fund suite.

[3 Portfolio Solutions]

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[CIBC Sustainable Conservative Balanced Portfolio

CIBC Sustainable Balanced Growth Portfolio

CIBC Sustainable Balanced Portfolio]

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[Aaron White, Vice-President, Sustainable Investments, CIBC Asset Management]

Aaron White: CIBC’s Sustainable Investment Strategies are best in class solutions that provide exposure to companies that are environmental, social, and governance leaders in their respective industries…

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…and reflect responsible investment principles that are important to investors.

[Values-based approach offers clients socially responsible investing solutions]

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The values-based approach to investing that underpins CIBC’s Sustainable Investment Strategies reflects our commitment to the principles of responsible investing.

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Utilizing our propriety ESG framework and fundamental analysis to evaluate all investment opportunities…

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…investors can be assured that their dollars are directed towards investments that: align with their values, offer attractive financial returns and positively impact the world.

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CIBC Asset Management is committed to taking an active and intentional pathway to managing the wealth of our clients, in a manner that is sustainable and beneficial to all stakeholders in society.

[CIBC.com/Sustainable]

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