Inclusion

Advancing our Inclusive Opportunities Blueprint

Support employees

Support our employees in their pursuit of a meaningful career

Building communities

Contribute to building inclusive and resilient communities

Help clients

Help clients achieve their financial aspirations

Next steps on our racial equity assessment

In line with our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, in 2023, we committed to hiring independent, third-party consultants to conduct a racial equity assessment of our employment practices, and a racial equity assessment of our commercial and business practices, to identify potential adverse impacts on Black, Indigenous and other people of colour, along with options to consider to help address those issues.

Update: January 2026

  • After a comprehensive vendor assessment and due diligence process, WeirFoulds LLP was selected to conduct the independent assessment of our employment practices, and Covington & Burling LLP was selected to conduct the independent assessment of our commercial and business practices.
  • The scoping of the employment practices assessment is complete, and the assessment is underway. WeirFoulds informed us that they have met with various stakeholders, including shareholders and employee representatives, to gather feedback during the scoping phase. While we had aimed to complete this assessment by the end of 2024, WeirFoulds has requested an extension to complete their work.
  • Work on the scoping of the assessment of our commercial and business practices is underway.
  • We expect that both assessments will conclude in 2026.

RBC’s Legacy Space

The 40th floor at RBC’s head office is a space where employees, clients and partners gather as a center of commerce focused on helping people thrive and communities prosper. RBC is committed to building relationships with Indigenous people and communities based on mutual respect and shared values.

Learn more about RBC’s Legacy Space

Our History Driving Social Change

Over a history spanning more than 150 years, one thing hasn’t changed at RBC – our strength is and always will be our people. RBC believes D&I is an engine for innovation and economic prosperity. It is the diversity of our people, experiences and ideas that ensure our company’s continued growth. Our D&I vision is to be among the most inclusive and successful companies. By putting diversity into action, we attract, engage and develop strong talent, and bring RBC’s Purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper to life.

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