TD is the top ranked North American-based bank
in the World Index
TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2021 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) is
proud to be listed in the DJSI World Index for the eighth
consecutive year. The DJSI benchmarks the sustainability
performance of leading companies based on environmental, social,
and economic performance. From a global pool of 242 banks, TD was
included in the shortlist of 24 banks.
"Across TD's global footprint, our colleagues are
mobilized around our collective purpose to enrich the lives of our
customers, colleagues and communities. Our inclusion on the
DJSI World Index for the eighth consecutive year reflects our
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitment and the
actions we are taking today to help build a more inclusive and
sustainable future for all," says Norie Campbell,
Group Head and General Counsel, TD Bank Group.
TD scored the highest in the areas of Privacy Protection,
Environmental Reporting, Social Reporting, Human Rights, Corporate
Citizenship & Philanthropy, and Talent Attraction &
Retention, among other categories.
This recognition serves to acknowledge the recent efforts the
Bank has led such as launching its Climate Action Plan, which
includes a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across TD's
operations and financing activities. TD also takes pride in its
vision to be The Better Bank through continued investments
to build community resilience and ongoing efforts to create an
inclusive and welcoming employee culture.
TD thanks its customers, colleagues, and the communities it
serves and congratulates all members of the DJSI.
To learn more about sustainability and corporate citizenship at
TD please read the TD Climate Action Plan, TD 2020 ESG Report, the
2020 TD Ready Commitment Report, or visit
www.td.com/tdreadycommitment.
For more information about DJSI World Index, please click
here.
About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively
known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the fifth
largest bank in North America by
assets and serves more than 26 million customers in three key
businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres
around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD
Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD
Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most
Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an
investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; and Wholesale
Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's
leading online financial services firms, with more than 15 million
active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.7 trillion in assets on July 31, 2021. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades
under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.
SOURCE TD Bank Group