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2024 Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

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The 2024 Annual Corporate Responsibility Report outlines the strategic framework and operational progress of RBC BlueBay Asset Management regarding its social, ethical, and community-focused initiatives. The primary thesis centers on the integration of corporate responsibility into the firm’s core business model, asserting that a transparent, inclusive, and community-engaged culture drives superior outcomes for both clients and employees. The firm operates under a centralized Corporate Responsibility Committee that monitors key performance indicators across four pillars: people, communities, conduct, and responsible investment. Key findings for the 2024 fiscal year highlight significant engagement in community and social efforts. Over 50% of staff participated in volunteering activities, and employees collectively donated more than £210,000 to charitable causes, exceeding the annual target of £165,000. The firm transitioned to a single primary charity partnership with St Luke’s Community Centre to deepen its local impact. Additionally, the report details the success of talent development programs, including summer internships and the Catalyst Education Programme, which aim to foster diversity within the investment management industry. The scope of this report covers RBC BlueBay’s global operations, with a specific emphasis on its EMEA-based activities and organizational structure. The methodology relies on internal data tracking, committee oversight, and performance monitoring against established annual targets. Looking ahead to 2025, the firm has set specific objectives to increase participation in employee resource groups by 10% and boost attendance at social events by 10%. The report emphasizes that these efforts are supported by a rigorous compliance framework, ensuring that ethical market practices and client-first philosophies remain central to the firm’s governance and long-term institutional strategy.

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