Our Priority Issues

Climate Change

While global and regional agreements to address climate change have been slow to develop, corporate policies to encourage clean technology, energy efficiency and renewable energy have become increasingly common. At RBC, we seek to understand the full scope of risks and opportunities associated with conventional and alternative energy development and power generation.

Sustainable communities

Over half of the world's population lives in cities, and that number is rising. As urbanization continues, all levels of government will be challenged to expand and renew infrastructure. New building standards, effective growth management, land-use planning, energy mapping and transportation strategies are required for thriving, sustainable urban centres of the future. We believe our role is to lead by example and encourage this shift to sustainable cities, showcasing green buildings and clean technology in our own operations.

Water

Lack of access to clean fresh water is an increasingly important humanitarian, environmental and economic issue. We are exploring opportunities to contribute to solutions that address global water issues.

RBC Blue Water Project™

The RBC Blue Water Project is an innovative, 10-year, global commitment to help protect the world's most precious natural resource: fresh water. Under the RBC Blue Water Project, we have committed $50 million in donations to charitable organizations that protect watersheds and ensure access to clean drinking water.

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