# TD Bank Sustainability Report Issued

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/07/td-bank-sustainabilty-report-issued/
- Published: 2016-07-18T20:40:05-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

TD released its 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report,_ [Adapting to be the bank you need](https://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/ready-commitment/)_,
showcasing the bank’s commitment to serving the changing needs of its customers,
employees, communities, and shareholders.

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“TD opened its doors today for the same reasons we did in 1855: to serve people –
fulfill their aspirations – make their lives better – build a more prosperous future,”
said Bharat Masrani, Group President and CEO, TD Bank Group. In order to be the 
bank customer’s need, TD’s corporate responsibility strategy is built on four themes.
That’s being an environmental leader, responsible banking, building an extraordinary
workplace, and strengthening communities.

To see how TD is working to strengthen local communities, watch the stories of impact
videos.

## Highlights for environmental and social performance in 2015 include:

_Environmental_

TD was Best Green [Bank in North](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/adb-banks-geothermal-project-in-north-sumatra/)
America in 2015 by Capital Finance International.

Top-scoring Canadian financial institution on the CDP [Climate Disclosure Leadership](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/climate-leadership-gala-in-dc/)
index

Invested in Renewable energy credits (RECs) equivalent to 100 percent of the electricity
used by the bank in 2015

Over C$1 billion in [green bond](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/export-development-canada-issues-first-green-bond/)
underwriting by acting as joint-lead underwriter on two green bonds issued by the
European Investment Bank

One million trees planted in New York City through the TD-sponsored program MillionTrees

NYCOver 58,000 acres of critical forest habitat have been protected with help from
TD[ Forests](https://www.td.com/corporate-responsibility/td-forests/our-stories/index.jsp)
since 2012

53,000 trees planted through TD Tree Days

More than C$4.6 million in funding was provided by TD Friends of the Environment
Foundation to over 1,000 communities across Canada_Social_

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the 4^(th)consecutive
year

Named among The Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality in the U.S. seven years in
a row

Over 247,900 people across North America and the U.K. participated in a TD-sponsored
program to improve financial literacy

C$92.5 million donated to support more than 4,300 communities throughout North America
and the U.K.US $16.6 million donated by the TD Charitable Foundation to community
organizations across TD’s footprint in the U.S., from Maine to Florida

TD provided 965 volunteer grants worth C$538,270. That’s to charities in which TD
employees volunteered 40 or more hours of their time with

**Source: [TD Bank Group](https://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/ready-commitment/)**

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