GRI Index

	Strategy and analysis Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link 1.1 Statement from the CEO Message from the President and Chief Executive Officer
	Organizational profile Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link 2.1 Name of the organization Corporate Profile 2.2 Primary brands, products and services Corporate Profile 2.3 Operational structure of the organization Corporate Profile 2.4 Location of headquarters About this Report (GRI) 2.5 Countries of operation Corporate Profile 2012 Annual Report (pp. 155–156) 2.6 Nature of ownership and legal form 2012 Annual Report (p. 186) 2.7 Markets served What Matters to Our Clients 2012 Annual Report (pp. 2–4) 2.8 Scale of the reporting organization Corporate Profile Economic Contribution 2.9 Significant changes during the reporting period Branches and ABMs 2012 Annual Report (p. 15) 2.10 Awards received  Recognition and Awards
	Report parameters Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link 3.1 Reporting period About This Report (GRI) 3.2 Date of previous report About This Report (GRI) 3.3 Reporting cycle About This Report (GRI) 3.4 Contact point for questions regarding the report About This Report (GRI) 3.5 Process for defining content About This Report (GRI) 3.6 Boundary of the report   About This Report (GRI) 3.7 Limitations on the scope or boundary of the report About This Report (GRI) 3.8 Joint ventures, subsidiaries, leased facilities, outsourced operations About This Report (GRI) 3.10 Effect of any restatements of information provided in earlier reports About This Report (GRI) 3.11 Significant changes from previous reporting periods About This Report (GRI) 3.12 Table identifying location of GRI Standard Disclosures GRI Index
	Governance, commitments, and engagement Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link 4.1 Governance structure Management Accountability for Sustainability and Responsibility Corporate Governance 2012 Annual Report (pp. 5–6) Governance 4.2 Non-executive Chair of Board of Directors Corporate Governance Governance Practices – Statement of Corporate Governance Practices 4.3 Number of independent and/or non-executive Board members Proxy Governance – Board of Directors Independence Standards 4.4 Mechanisms for shareholders and employees to provide recommendations or direction About This Report (GRI) Proxy 4.5 Linkage between compensation and organizational performance Management Accountability for Sustainability and Responsibility Communication and Recognition 4.6 Conflicts of interest Governance Practices – Code of Ethics for Directors 4.7 Board expertise Governance Practices – Statement of Corporate Governance Practices 4.8 Mission and values statements, codes of conduct and principles Vision, Mission, Values Principles and Policies 4.10 Board performance Governance Practices – Statement of Corporate Governance Practices 4.11 Precautionary approach Environmental Responsibility 4.12 Externally developed charters, principles or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or endorses External Principles, Charters and Initiatives 4.13 Memberships in associations and/or advocacy organizations Enhancing Our Environmental Performance External Principles, Charters and Initiatives 4.14 List of stakeholders engaged by the organization Stakeholders and Engagement 4.15 Basis for identification and selection of stakeholders to engage Stakeholders and Engagement 4.16 Approaches to stakeholder engagement Stakeholders and Engagement 4.17 Stakeholder issues Stakeholders and Engagement
	Economic Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link EC1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Economic Contribution EC2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change Responsible Lending and Investing Energy Conservation CIBC 2012 CDP Information Request EC3 Coverage of the organization’s defined benefit plan obligations Economic Contribution EC6 Use of locally based suppliers Economic Contribution Supply Chain Enhancing Our Environmental Performance EC7 Procedures for local hiring and proportion of senior management hired from the local community at significant locations of operation. Diversity and Inclusiveness
	Environmental Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link EN1 Materials used by weight Enhancing our Environmental Performance Energy Conservation Paper Reduction and Waste Management EN3 Direct energy consumption Energy Conservation EN4 Indirect energy consumption Energy Conservation EN5 Energy conservation & efficiency improvements Enhancing our Environmental Performance Energy Conservation EN6 Energy efficient or renewable energy-based products or services Responsible Lending and Investing EN7 Initiatives to reduce indirect energy consumption Energy Conservation EN8 Total water withdrawl by source This indicator is not applicable because CIBC’s operations require very little water use. EN9 Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal See indicator EN8. EN10 Total water recycled and reused See indicator EN8. EN11 Land owned, leased, or managed This indicator is not applicable because CIBC’s properties, both owned and leased, are located within urban centres and rural area town centres where protected areas and areas of high biodiversity are not directly impacted. Impacts that may be present in our lending transactions are mitigated through application of our environmental due diligence standards across all sectors. EN12 Major impacts on protected areas See indicator EN11. EN13 Habitats protected or restored See indicator EN11. EN14 Managing impacts on biodiversity See indicator EN11. EN15 IUCN red list species affected by operations See indicator EN11. EN16 Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions Energy Conservation EN17 Other relevant indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight Energy Conservation EN18 Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Energy Conservation EN21 Total water discharged See indicator EN8. EN22 Total waste Energy Conservation Paper Reduction and Waste Management EN23 Significant spills None reported. EN24 Hazardous waste transport This indicator is not applicable to CIBC’s operations. CIBC does not transport hazardous waste. EN25 Biodiversity values of water bodies This indicator is not applicable to CIBC’s operations. CIBC does not directly discharge water into water bodies or related habitats. EN26 Environmental impacts of products Paper Reduction and Waste Management EN27 Percent of product reclaimable This indicator is not applicable because CIBC does not provide products and associated packaging that are reclaimable. EN28 Environmental fines and noncompliance penalties None reported. EN29 Environmental impact of logistical transport Energy Conservation
	Labour practices and decent work Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link LA1 Total workforce Employment in Canada LA2 Employee turnover Engaging and Retaining our Employees LA4 Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements Health and Well-Being LA6 Workforce represented in formal health and safety committees Health and Well-Being LA7 Rates of injury, lost days, number of work-related fatalities Health and Well-Being LA8 Disease prevention/ education Health and Well-Being LA10 Training per year per employee Training and Development LA11 Career and skill development programs Training and Development LA12 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews Communication and Recognition LA13 Senior management and workforce representation rates Diversity and Inclusiveness
	Human rights Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link HR1 Consideration of human rights impacts Responsible Lending and Investing HR2 Supplier screening on human rights Supply Chain HR3 Employee training on human rights relevant to operations Training and Development HR6 Child labour Health and Well-Being HR7 Forced labour Health and Well-Being
	Society Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link SO1 Programs for managing operational impacts on communities Stakeholders and Engagement Supply Chain Branches and ABMs SO2 Business units analyzed for risks related to corruption Risk Management SO3 Employees trained in anti-corruption policies and procedures Training and Development Principles and Policies SO5 Participation in public policy development and lobbying Civic and Political Contributions SO6 Political donations Civic and Political Contributions
	Product responsibility Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link PR5 Practices related to customer satisfaction Stakeholders and Engagement What Matters to Our Clients
	Additional indicators – financial services sector supplement Print
GRI # Description 2012 Link FS1 Policies with environmental and social components Environmental Responsibility Responsible Lending and Investing Supply Chain Health and Well-Being Principles and Policies FS2 Assessing and screening environmental and social risks Responsible Lending and Investing Supply Chain Risk Management FS3 Monitoring clients’ compliance with environmental and social requirements Responsible Lending and Investing FS4 Improving staff competency to implement environmental and social practices Responsible Lending and Investing Supply Chain Paper Reduction and Waste Management FS5 Interactions with clients/investees/ business partners regarding environmental and social risks and opportunities A Leading Voice in Economic Research Responsible Lending and Investing Supply Chain Paper Reduction and Waste Management FS7 Products and services with specific social benefits Greater Access and Choice for Clients Affordable Banking Accessible Banking Supporting Newcomers to Canada Aboriginal Banking Economic Hardship FS8 Products and services with specific environmental benefits A Leading Voice in Economic Research Paper Reduction and Waste Management Responsible Lending and Investing FS11 Assets subject to positive and negative environmental or social screening Responsible Lending and Investing FS12 Voting policy/policies applied to environmental or social issues Responsible Lending and Investing FS13 Access points in low-populated or economically disadvantaged areas Greater Access and Choice for Clients Aboriginal Banking FS14 Initiatives to improve access to financial services Affordable Banking Accessible Banking FS15 Policies for the fair design and sale of financial products and services Protecting Our Clients and Their Assets Principles and Policies Voluntary Codes of Conduct and Public Commitments External Principles, Charters and Initiatives FS16  Initiatives to enhance financial literacy Affordable Banking Aboriginal Banking Financial Literacy