As part of RBC’s support of golf and our longstanding focus on environmental sustainability, we are committed to exploring sustainability issues within the golf industry. We have identified two priority areas:

1. Reducing the environmental impacts of RBC sponsored golf tournaments
   RBC, in conjunction with our partners and event suppliers continue to apply environmentally-progressive best practices to reduce the environmental impacts of RBC sponsored golf events. We are committed to reducing and diverting waste from landfill and reducing the environmental impacts associated with event transportation.
   
   
2. Supporting environmentally responsible approaches to golf course management
   Many golf courses are already embracing environmentally responsible approaches to golf course design, construction and maintenance that are good for the environment and for the bottom line. RBC is committed to supporting the transition to more responsible approaches to golf course management.

For additional information on our efforts, please visit the following resources:

2012 RBC Canadian Open

Keeping it Green at the 2012 RBC Canadian Open (Article)

Environmentally Responsible Golf Course Operations – Interview with Rhod Trainor, Superintendent at Hamilton Golf and Country Club (Videos)

• Introduction to Hamilton Golf and Country Club
• Water Management
• Supporting Natural Habitat and Wildlife
• Minimizing Fertilizer and Pesticide Use
• Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification

2012 RBC Heritage

• Fairways aren’t the only thing that’s green at the RBC Heritage (Article)

2011 RBC Canadian Open

• Greening the 2011 Canadian Open (Video)
• Free Cold, Filtered Water - One of the Many Environmental Initiatives Planned for the 2011 RBC Canadian Open (Article)

General

• Behind the Green: A Discussion of the Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities within the Golf Industry (Article)