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The Sustainability Agenda

The Sustainability AgendaEpisode 102
25 min

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Shaping the global response to carbon pricing

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.

Tom HeintzmanDan Maleski
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Tom Heintzman, Dan Maleski

The Sustainability AgendaEpisode 101
21 min

A U.S carbon removal developer finds fertile ground for growth in Canada

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.

Tom HeintzmanTim Thomson
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Tom Heintzman, Tim Thomson

The Sustainability AgendaEpisode 99
18 min

Cyclic Materials: Meet the innovator building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements

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.

Tom HeintzmanAhmad Ghahreman
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Tom Heintzman, Ahmad Ghahreman

The Sustainability AgendaEpisode 98
21 min

Driving change: The case for fleet electrification

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.

Tom HeintzmanKeegan Tully
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Tom Heintzman, Keegan Tully