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The Environment

Understanding the Issues


There are a number of environmental issues facing our world today. Read about these areas of concern:

Climate Change
Forestry, Biodiversity and Indigenous Peoples
Water

What We're Doing


We believe that preservation of the environment is fundamental to the sustainability of our communities, our clients and our company. And we believe that we can help to preserve the environment, while at the same time providing both short- and long-term benefits to our shareholders, clients and employees.

Our Environmental Policy Responsible Lending
Our Environmental Objectives Performance & Initiatives
Oversight, Responsibility and Reporting


What You Can Do


We know you want to reduce your impact on the environment but sometimes it is hard to know where to start. Take a look at some easy ways you can make a difference in your everyday life.

Making a Difference at Home
Making a Difference on the Go
Making a Difference at Work


We are as committed to reducing our impact on the environment as you are. That is why we are looking for opportunities that can help you help the environment.


Electronic bank statements
Clean Energy Rebate
Hybrid Vehicles Loan recognition program
Now House™: What if your home had an energy bill of zero?

The RBC Blue Water Project

The RBC Blue Water Project will help foster a culture of water stewardship in Canada and abroad, so that people have clean fresh water today and tomorrow.  The first phase of the RBC Blue Water Project is a pledge of $50 million in grants over the next ten years to support charitable initiatives.  

About The RBC Blue Water Project
RBC Blue Water Project Grants


Learn More
RBC Jantzi Funds. Best-of Sector™ screening for socially responsible investments.

 


In the News
  RBC Unveils Worldwide Carbon Trading Capabilities
  Now House™: What if your home had an energy bill of zero?
  RBC announces 2008 Blue Water Project Community Action Grant pool of $200,000
  RBC announces first Blue Water Project Grant pool of $1.5 million

RBC Environmental Blueprint
Review our What We're Doing section to find out about our newly-updated environmental priorities and commitments.
Read Our Policy Statement
Read Our Environmental Objectives
Download the PDF



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