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Vision and Principles

 

Our vision: RBC is committed to doing better for our clients, our investors, our employees and our communities, through a focused approach to corporate responsibility. Through the RBC Blueprint for Doing Better™, we will continue to demonstrate integrity in our business practices, and provide leadership in the workplace and the marketplace. We will remain a strong supporter of the communities in which we do business and will maintain transparent sustainability reporting practices. Our two key areas of focus will be diversity and the environment, with continued focus on community engagement.

The RBC Diversity Blueprint™, the RBC Environmental Blueprint™ and the RBC Community Blueprint™ will guide our vision and actions.

Priorities

Economic impact

  • Provide strong returns to shareholders
  • Pay fair share of taxes
  • Create employment
  • Support small business and community
    economic development
  • Foster innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Purchase goods and services responsibly

Marketplace

  • Develop and provide products responsibly
  • Provide access to basic banking services
  • Protect and educate consumers

Workplace

  • Respect diversity
  • Foster a culture of employee engagement
  • Provide competitive compensation and total rewards
  • Provide opportunities for training and development

Environment

  • Reduce intensity of operational footprint
  • Promote environmentally responsible business activities
  • Offer environmental products and services

Community

  • Provide donations with a lasting social impact
  • Sponsor key community initiatives
  • Encourage employees to contribute


  Publications
 
  Corporate Responsibility Report
  Corporate Responsibility Review
  Public Accountability Statement (PAS)
  RBC Environmental Blueprint
  CR101 for Students
  RBC Blueprint for Doing Better
  GRI Index
  RBC Letter
 


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