Latest wave of funding will help propel universities and charities developing solutions from carbon sequestration to cleantech and biodiversity; part of RBC Foundation’s $100-million commitment
Toronto, July 6, 2022 – Climate-focused innovation is the key theme for this year’s RBC Tech for Nature. partners, as they turn their attention to opportunities to protect our natural ecosystem.
RBC Tech for Nature is helping drive climate innovation and solutions in support of the transition to net zero, supporting more than 100 partner organizations conduct innovative research. These partners are at the forefront of the discussions and problem solving by contributing key research, next-generation technology, and the use of data to enhance our understanding of the resources needed to protect our planet.
RBC is all in on helping to build a cleaner future and achieving a lower emissions world. As part of our commitment to accelerating the transition to net-zero, we are working with our clients to support and enable their plans, and by addressing emissions from our own operations.
RBC Tech for Nature supports our climate strategy which outlines four key priority areas towards achieving net-zero by 2050. To learn more, visit: RBC Climate Blueprint.
“With the impacts of climate change affecting all communities and sectors of the economy, we are working closely with our clients and partners to deliver constructive solutions leadership, collaboration, ingenuity, and vision to achieve the transition to net zero,” says Mark Beckles, vice president, Social Impact & Innovation, RBC. “RBC Tech for Nature partners are developing solutions for a greener future and are working to get us all there faster.”
The remaining 37 percent of the partners cover a wide range of climate issues including biodiversity, cleantech, education, and energy use.
“The challenges facing our ocean can only be addressed if we are able to rally millions of people to stand up and take action. Ocean Wise is a global leader in inspiring and empowering people to take action for the ocean, but we recognize the critical need for technologies that can help us to scale our activities to the level needed,” says Lasse Gustavsson, president and CEO, Ocean Wise Conservation Association. “Thanks to the support of RBC Tech for Nature, we will be better equipped to do exactly that.”
Read more about balancing the needs of present and future generations at RBC Stories.
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Rachel MacLeod, Corporate Communications, RBC
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