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Rbc

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is a leading financial institution in Canada and a prominent player in the global banking industry. Founded in 1864, RBC has evolved into one of the largest banks in North America, offering a diverse range of services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, and capital markets. With a strong presence across Canada and significant operations in the United States and internationally, RBC is renowned for its innovative financial solutions and customer-centric approach. The bank's core products, such as its comprehensive investment services and tailored banking solutions, set it apart in a competitive market. RBC's commitment to sustainability and community engagement further enhances its reputation, making it a trusted choice for millions of clients worldwide.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Rbc's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rbc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, RBC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 70,931,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 23,873,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 14,842,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, at around 32,216,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 83,993,000 kg CO2e. RBC's emissions data from previous years shows a downward trend, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 102,628,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 70,931,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The bank has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Despite the reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. RBC's focus appears to be on monitoring and reporting emissions rather than setting formal reduction targets. The bank's headquarters is located in Canada, and it continues to engage in sustainability practices as part of its corporate responsibility.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rbc's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Rbc is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rbc is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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