RBC named one of Canada's Greenest Employers
TORONTO, April 16, 2009 — RBC (RY on TSX and
NYSE) has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for
2009, according to a competition organized by the editors
of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
"I am proud that RBC and our employees continue to be
recognized for our commitment to reducing our environmental
footprint and having environmentally responsible business
activities, products and services," said Barb Stymiest,
group head, Strategy, Treasury & Corporate Services, RBC.
In 2007, RBC launched the RBC Environmental Blueprint, detailing
a wide range of initiatives, policies, procedures and services
related to environmental sustainability. In 2007, RBC also
announced the creation of the RBC Blue Water Project, an innovative
10-year, $50 million grant program to support projects dedicated
to watershed protection and access to clean drinking water
around the world. Over the year, RBC has committed $13.2 million
in multi-year donations to 39 organizations working in these
areas.
"RBC has taken a leadership role in demonstrating how
a large organization can find practical and significant ways
to incorporate environmental considerations in its business,"
says Richard Yerema, managing editor at Mediacorp Canada Inc.
Now in its third year, this special designation recognizes
employers that lead the nation in making environmental values
part of their organizational culture. Winners of this competition
have developed exceptional earth-friendly initiatives and
are attracting employees and customers because of their environmental
leadership.
RBC is proud of its long track record of caring for the environment,
and the awards and recognition received for its 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. For more information, please
visit www.rbc.com/environment.
- 30 -
Media contact:
Jackie Braden, (416) 974-2124
|
