Unlocking project finance for large-scale carbon removal projects

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.