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The RBC Climate Action Institute provides insights, data, and practical solutions to accelerate Canada’s climate goals.
Climate Action Reports
An annual progress report on Canada’s Net Zero journey
The Latest
Atomic Advantage: Canada’s generational opportunity in a new Nuclear Age
Canada faces three credible, and not mutually exclusive, nuclear futures.
Climate Crunch: The coming war for climate
Plus, inside Canada’s strategy for the “Davos of Energy”
Critical Conversations: Seven takeaways from PDAC
The industry is enthusiastic, the government supportive, but there is a long way to go to realize Canada’s mining potential.
Overheard: What Canadian leaders told us about climate action in the year ahead
A round up of climate conversations with industry and government on where Canada can focus its climate action efforts.
Climate Crunch: A thousand cuts: Why B.C.’s lumber crisis is also a climate challenge
Plus, what a new emissions standard means for ag and forestry companies
Subsidies & Speed Bumps: The road ahead for Canada’s auto strategy
Incentives are back, but unlikely to trigger a major uptick in sales
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Climate Crunch
Our bi-weekly newsletter that translates the energy transition trends into insights you can use.
Climate Crunch: How the war is reigniting energy transition
Plus, how your backyard can help save the environment
Earth Day 2026: Nature’s Riches, Resources & Revival in Canada
Plus, how Canada’s portfolio management compare globally.
Climate Crunch: Can wind power up in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Plus, Ottawa and Alberta’s big methane deal
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