Our Impact

RBC, RBC Foundation® and RBC Foundation USA,
are proud to be making a commitment of C$2 billion
in community investments by 2035.

Ideas for people and planet™

Today's societal challenges have the potential to undermine the ability of our clients, employees, shareholders, and communities to thrive and prosper. We want to do our part to help address these challenges and aim to engage others to contribute to addressing them.

RBC's purpose is to help clients thrive and communities prosper, and we're committed to making a positive and measurable impact on the communities in which we live and work.

Our ambitions

Ambition

Support the transition to a net-zero economy

Goal

To be the bank of choice for the transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy

Ambition

Equip people with the skills for a thriving future

Goal

To improve access to skills, training and resources for workers to adapt to our rapidly changing world

Ambition

Drive more inclusive opportunities for prosperity

Goal

To foster inclusive opportunities through products, services, and personalized advice

Explore our
2024
Global Impact Report
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Ambition area highlights

The emissions generated to support our lives and livelihoods are placing the planet on an unsustainable path.

Our goal is to be the bank of choice for the transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy.

C$90M

Invested to help address climate and biodiversity loss since 2019.

140+

Community partners supported in climate solutions, agriculture, energy and more.

C$22M

Allocated in climate investments
in 2024 and C$167M since 2022.

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Advanced technologies are creating millions of rewarding careers, but livelihoods are also being displaced and industries dislocated by the rapid shift in skills required.

We are helping to prepare our workforce for a quickly changing world, improving access to skills, training and resources that will help evolve and strengthen our economy.

C$10M

Provided to ~200 charities and not-for-profits in 2024 to help equip the next generation of creatives.

C$59M

Invested to equip youth with essential skills through RBC Future Launch®.

29,966

Employees improved their technical, personal and business skills with RBC's learning systems in 2024.

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Disparities in financial well-being are widening and many people lack the support or opportunity to move up the economic ladder, exacerbating growing inequalities.

We are helping to foster inclusivity by supporting access to inclusive opportunities through products, services and personalized advice.

C$6M+

Provided to 35 projects across Canada to build and repair community spaces in 2024.

C$7B

Invested to help support affordable and sustainable housing in Canada over five years.

NEW

Wellness platform launched for employees to help improve health and reinforce good activity with rewards.

Our global impact stories

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Change a life: Blue Marine Foundation

Environmental Protection

Change a life: Blue Marine Foundation

Discover how Blue Marine Foundation is healing the ocean from the damaging effects of overfishing, and helping protect both the largest carbon store on Earth and the greatest regulator for climate change.

13 min listen

Environmental Protection

Change a life: Billion Oyster Project

Learn how the Billion Oyster Project is helping restore the New York Harbor and giving young people a chance to build skills.

5 min read

Insights

Trust for Public Land

The Trust for Public Land (TPL) creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.

5 min read

Insights

Raritan Headwaters helps students explore environmental careers

Expanding workforce development opportunities for high school students from underserved communities in pursuit of...

5 min read
Change a life: Student Leadership Network

Environmental Protection

Change a life: Student Leadership Network

Learn about the origins and ambitions of Student Leadership Network, a critical organization that helps young people in diverse underserved communities gain access to higher education and achieve their dreams.

17 min listen

Case Study

All Stars Project's transformative vision

For many teenagers, the lure of the stage feeds dreams of stardom and fortune. All Stars Project channels this desire to perform into a powerful personal development...

3 min read

Empowering youth

Change a life: Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth

Listen to the legacy of Mrs. Eva Smith, and how her vision has transformed the lives of thousands of young people in Toronto.

18 min listen

Case Study

DreamYard is building career pathways for Bronx Youth

Harnessing the inspirational power of art and creativity, DreamYard was founded to provide young people with pathways to...

2 min read
Change a life: Second Harvest

Resilient Communities

Change a life: Second Harvest

Every year, Canadians throw away enough good food to feed over 17 million people. Learn about how Second Harvest is intervening to help alleviate food insecurity, stop food waste, and reduce the harmful effects of waste on our climate.

16 min listen

Resilient Communities

Change a life: Lou's Place

Listen to the powerful stories of surviving and thriving thanks to an Australian refuge that provides a safe space for all women.

16 min listen

RBC Foundation USA

Providing Family Support at Ronald McDonald House New York

The RBC Foundation USA is proud to support the Ronald McDonald House New York’s Digital Acceleration of its Health Equity...

2 min read

Insights

RBC's roarsome run: raising £16M for 700+ charities

RBC's sponsorship of the London Landmarks Half Marathon introduces the newest, and one of the most impactful, running events to RBC’s partnership portfolio.

2 min read

Global impact in action

Our collaborations

Alberta Cancer Foundation
Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
All Stars Project Inc.
Art Gallery of Ontario
BC Children's Hospital Foundation
Blue Marine Foundation
Breakthrough New York
Bridge for Smile
Children of Fallen Patriots
Children's Society
CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation
Great Osmond Street Hospital
Hetrick-Martin Institute
Hispanic Federation
King's Trust
MESA
Memorial Sloan Kettering
National Alliance on Mental Health
Ronald McDonald House New York
Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney
SickKids VS
Sportsaid
Sunnybrook Foundation
The Jed Foundation
The Nature Conservancy
The Old Vic

Sustainability reporting and our blueprints

Explore RBC's Sustainability Report to learn about our approach to sustainability matters and overarching strategies. Learn more

Climate Blueprint

Discover how we're focused on becoming the bank of choice for the transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy by diving into the RBC Climate Blueprint.

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Skills Blueprint

See how we're helping equip people with the skills, training, and opportunities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world by exploring the RBC Skills Blueprint.

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Inclusive Opportunities Blueprint

Learn how we're helping clients build financial stability, strengthening communities, and unlocking career potential for our employees through the RBC Inclusive Opportunities Blueprint.

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