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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Common Name
CIBC
Country
Canada
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Employees
50,648
Ticker
CM
Exchange
TMX Group Inc.
Description
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a leading Canadian financial institution offering comprehensive banking and wealth management services. It operates through four primary business segments: Canadi...

CIBC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, CIBC completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

CIBC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
19,410a
21,321a
22,157a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
1,631a
1,885a
5,139a
Location-Based
24,344a
25,713a
27,608a
Total Scope 3
19,969a
79,418,997a
89,968,766a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
1.0586a
1.269a
1.3872a
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Verified Sources Behind CIBC’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. CIBC's Climate Assessment Report 2024
b. CIBC's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into CIBC's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CIBC amounted to 43,754 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CIBC decreased by 6.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

CIBC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202406.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e-10%-6%+5%-4%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are CIBC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CIBC were 19,410 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has CIBC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, CIBC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), CIBC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are CIBC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, CIBC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,631 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 24,344 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has CIBC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, CIBC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 34.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), CIBC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CIBC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does CIBC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, CIBC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

CIBC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202409.5 k19 k28.5 k38 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into CIBC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, CIBC reported 19,969 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of CIBC includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 4 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a

CIBC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024025 M50 M75 M100 MtCO2e-47%+577927%+2%-12%-100%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are CIBC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, CIBC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,969 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 54.94% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 45.06% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has CIBC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, CIBC's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 30.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), CIBC's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 99.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CIBC disclose?

In 2024, CIBC reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of CIBC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to CIBC's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 8,999 tCO₂e (45.06%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,253 tCO₂e (31.31%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,717 tCO₂e (23.62%)

CIBC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(23.6%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(45.1%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(31.3%)

Insights into CIBC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, CIBC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,410 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 18,336 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.06 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

CIBC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00010,000100,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0005,00020,000100,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Wells Fargo & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,285 tCO2eRevenue: $M 82,297Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MBank of ChinaYear: 2024Scope 1: 77,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 86,240Scope 1 Intensity: 0.90 tCO2e/$MAgricultural Bank of ChinaYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,276 tCO2eRevenue: $M 97,353Scope 1 Intensity: 1.70 tCO2e/$MHSBC HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,698 tCO2eRevenue: $M 66,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MICBCYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 111,986Scope 1 Intensity: 0.89 tCO2e/$MChina Construction BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 102,278Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MBank of AmericaYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 101,879Scope 1 Intensity: 0.65 tCO2e/$MJPMorgan Chase & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 100,024 tCO2eRevenue: $M 177,568Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MBarclaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,949 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,913Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MBBVAYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,827Scope 1 Intensity: 1.03 tCO2e/$MABN Amro BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,258Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MCommonwealth BankYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,866Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MStandard CharteredYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,696 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,047Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MANZ Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,958 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,072Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MNational Australia BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,635 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,262Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MWestpac BankingYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,262 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,924Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MBank of CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,409Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MING GroepYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,990Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MBank of New York MellonYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,291 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,258Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MSMBC GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,781Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MToronto-Dominion BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,292 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,407Scope 1 Intensity: 0.97 tCO2e/$MRoyal Bank of CanadaYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,299Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MNational Bank of CanadaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,640 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,194Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MBank of Nova ScotiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,475 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,145Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MBank of MontrealYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,014Scope 1 Intensity: 1.44 tCO2e/$MCIBCYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,410 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,336Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$M

How does CIBC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, CIBC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.56, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does CIBC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, CIBC ranked 24 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places CIBC among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into CIBC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, CIBC reported a total carbon footprint of 63,723 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 99.92% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to CIBC's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 38.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 31.34%.a

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