The Royal Canadian Mint has been recognized once more by Corporate Knights as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens, an annual corporate responsibility ranking announced on June 24, 2026. The Mint was primarily recognized for its high sustainable revenue and investment percentages relative to its industry peers within the Metal Products Manufacturing group, as well as a number of social impact indicators. All Canadian corporations with at least $1 billion in annual revenues were assessed in determining Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens.
Recognition for Sustainable Practices
“For 25 years, Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens have set an impressive benchmark, demonstrating how to do business in a way that’s consistent with a healthy planet and society. With a recent compound annual growth rate in sustainable revenue of about 22 per cent, they’re also laying the groundwork for the accelerated momentum we urgently need,” said Toby Heaps, CEO of Corporate Knights.
Simon Kamel, Interim President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint, stated: “Every day, the Royal Canadian Mint delivers sustainable products and services to our customers, creating economic value for Canada in ways that are both socially and environmentally responsible. We are pleased that our sustainable approach to generating revenues and profits is being recognized by Corporate Knights as a model for Canada’s business community and the global minting industry.”
Commitment to Sustainability
The Mint’s recent successes along its sustainability journey, as well as areas for improvement, are published in its 2025 Impact Report. The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. It is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada’s prestigious military and civilian honours. As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver refining services.
The Mint integrates sustainability practices in every aspect of its operations, striving to take better care of the environment, cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces, and make a positive impact on the communities where it operates.
About Corporate Knights
Corporate Knights Inc. is an independent media and research company. Its media division publishes the award-winning sustainable-economy magazine Corporate Knights, circulated in The Globe and Mail, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Its research division produces sustainability rankings, research reports, and financial product ratings based on corporate sustainability performance.
