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RBC GAM's approach to responsible investment is anchored by the knowledge that our clients have entrusted us to help them secure a better financial future for themselves or for the beneficiaries of the funds they manage. For an in-depth look at our approach, including the methods we use in our environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration process, our stewardship activities, and our reporting, read the full document1.

The pillars of our approach to responsible investment guide our Approach to Climate Change, which details how we address one of the most pressing issues of our time and an important factor in responsible investment.

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Systematically incorporating material ESG factors into investment decision making to identify potential risks and opportunities and improve long-term, risk-adjusted returns.

Applying positive or negative screens to include or exclude assets from the investment universe.

Investing in assets involved in a particular ESG-related theme or seeking to address a specific social or environmental issue.

Investing in assets that intend to generate a measurable positive social or environmental impact.

At RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM), we believe that being an active, engaged and responsible owner empowers us to enhance the long-term, sustainable performance of our portfolios. We recognize that the rights we have as a large, global investor come with the obligation to actively use those rights in a responsible way.

We believe that issuers that manage their material ESG risks and opportunities effectively are more likely to outperform on a risk-adjusted basis, over the long term. Our investment teams integrate material ESG factors into their investment decisions for applicable types of investments1.

We have a dedicated Responsible Investment (RI) team whose role is to advance ESG integration by managing and coordinating ESG research, supporting investment team engagements with our investee companies on material ESG-related issues, overseeing our proxy voting, collaborating with like-minded investors and engaging with lawmakers and regulators.

Climate change has the potential to have direct and indirect impacts on the issuers in which we invest. The potential breadth and importance of climate-related investment risk and opportunity merits a significant focus within our ESG integration efforts. For more information about our focus on climate change in our ESG integration efforts, please read Our Approach to Climate Change.

Our latest independent research

Each year we ask key decision makers for their thoughts on topics trending within the responsible investment universe. Our 2022 survey examines the responses of over 700 participants around the globe.

67%
use ESG principles when they invest.
61%
believe that integrating ESG factors can help mitigate risk.
54%
believe portfolio alignment with the global goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
#1
ESG issue globally was climate change
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Responsible Investment (RI) reporting

These reports highlight our recent activities, engagements, progress and achievements regarding our commitment to responsible investment.

Sustainability-related disclosures

For RBC GAM sustainability-related disclosures, see our disclosures page.

Proxy voting records (Lux)

These reports are specific to our RBC Lux funds and provide a detailed account of the voting summary for the most recent quarter. Each proposal, management recommendation, and vote instruction can be seen for the relevant companies.

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1 Certain investment strategies or asset classes do not integrate ESG factors, including but not limited to money market, passive and certain third-party sub-advised strategies.

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