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RBC believes in building prosperity by
supporting a broad range of causes. In 2005, we contributed
more than $65 million to community causes worldwide, through
donations of more than $40.6 million, and an additional $25
million in the sponsorship of community events and national
organizations. Our employees and pensioners also make an enormous
contribution as volunteers, sharing their financial and business
knowledge, time and enthusiasm with thousands of community
groups.
We support a broad range of community initiatives, through
donations, sponsorships and employee volunteer activities.
Through a variety of research tools, we engage communities
in helping us establish our community investment focus.
2006 Highlights
2005 Performance Highlights
- Named Canada's most socially responsible corporation
for the 11th year running.
- Contributed more than $65 million to community causes
worldwide, through donations of more than $40.6 million,
and an additional $25 million in sponsorship of community
events and national organizations.
- Extended our Employee Volunteer Grant program to employees
in the United States.
- Qualified as an Imagine Canada "Caring Company,"
having donated at least one per cent of pre-tax profits
to charity.
- Employees and pensioners worldwide contributed countless
hours in volunteer activities and funds to not-for-profit
groups through payroll deductions, direct giving and special
events.
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