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RBC is proud to be a Presenting Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay (OTR). The OTR represents the very highest of human values and physical endeavour and we are looking forward to bringing the Olympic Flame to more than 1000 communities across Canada beginning in October 2009.
Balancing our business, community and environmental responsibilities is something we take very seriously at RBC. As a result, we are taking a number of important steps to reduce and offset our carbon footprint created during the OTR, including: using the most fuel efficient vehicles as is practical; limiting the number of RBC staff accompanying the OTR; integrating all of our operations with our partners the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and Coca-Cola; and working closely with local communities to ensure that the OTR celebrations are as green as possible. In addition, we will purchase the necessary carbon offsets, of the highest quality, to ensure that our carbon footprint related to the OTR is completely offset.
About RBC and the environment
RBC is proud of our long track record of caring for the environment, and the awards and recognition we have received for our commitment to environmental sustainability. In 2009, RBC was named one of the world's top 100 sustainable companies. RBC is also listed on the 2008-2009 Dow Jones Sustainability Index, recognizing the world's financial, social and environmental corporate leaders, as well as the Jantzi Social Index and the FTSE4Good Index. RBC was among 67 companies and one of only 18 financial institutions worldwide named to the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index 2008, a prestigious honour roll of world leaders at understanding and managing the financial risks and opportunities resulting from climate change. In 2007, RBC released the RBC Environmental Blueprint, the company's approach to lending responsibly, reducing the intensity of its environmental footprint, and developing environmental products and services. For more information, visit www.rbc.com/environment.
About RBC and the Olympic Games
Through its longstanding Olympic involvement, RBC is committed to helping create a better Canada. RBC sponsors amateur sport, from grassroots programs in local communities to national sport associations that support the development of amateur athletes who compete at home and abroad. As Canada’s longest-standing supporter of the Canadian Olympic Team, since 1947, RBC continues its sponsorship through the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and is proud to bring the Olympic Spirit to communities across Canada as co-presenting sponsor of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. RBC is also a Premier Sponsor of Hockey Canada, the Canadian Snowboard Team, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team, Athletics Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee. For more information, visit www.rbc.com/sponsorship.
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Review our What We're Doing section to find out about our environmental priorities and commitments. |
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