As a centralized function, the RBC GAM Responsible Investment team's (RI team) primary responsibility is to lead responsible investment strategies and initiatives across the firm. We develop cohesive RI strategies and policies for Leadership Committee approval, including Our Approach to Responsible Investment (RI).

ESG integration

• Supports ESG integration by providing investment teams with ESG-related research and education, maintaining vendor relationships, and updating teams on new tools, evolving trends, and best practices related to ESG integration.
• Reviews ESG integration processes across investment teams and supports the continuous improvement of practices, technology, and data. Our investment teams have developed their own methods to integrate material ESG factors into their respective investment analyses and decision-making processes, for applicable types of investments.

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Active stewardship

• Executing and managing RBC GAM’s proxy voting activities, including voting proxies and leading the annual review and update of the Proxy Voting Guidelines. The RI team reviews each vote individually and seeks input from investment teams on specific issues, with an aim to enhance the long-term value of securities held.
• Participating in industry initiatives and national or international organizations/coalitions on ESG-related issues, where appropriate.
• The RI team also supports direct engagement by liaising with investee companies and investment teams, where appropriate.

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Client-driven solutions and reporting

• Maintaining expertise on emerging ESG trends and material ESG factors, and supporting appropriate internal teams in the preparation of RI-, ESG-, and climate-related regulatory disclosures, client reporting, and insight pieces, as appropriate.
• Considering opportunities for publications, research, or other initiatives that advance RBC GAM’s responsible investment objectives.

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