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Enriching the lives of our customers,
communities and colleagues.
2016 Corporate Responsibility Report
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About This Report
Reporting Scope
This report presents the material issues and impacts of our activities during the fiscal year ending
October 31, 2016. Reports from previous years are available online: www.td.com/responsibility
The scope of this report encompasses all of TD’s wholly owned operations and activities, which
are organized around the following operating business segments: Canadian Retail, U.S. Retail
and Wholesale Banking.
Throughout this report, ”TD” or the ”bank” refers to TD Bank Group. ”TD Bank” refers to
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank
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noted. All restatements and significant changes from the previous report are described in the
performance data footnotes.
Reporting Frameworks
TD has used the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework for corporate responsibility
reporting since 2007. TD’s 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report is written in accordance with
the G4 framework and fulfils the requirements for a Core report. In addition to GRI, we continue
to monitor international reporting trends, including the work of the Sustainability Accounting
Standards Board (SASB).
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environmental performance indicators, including TD’s greenhouse-gas emissions and Carbon
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Ways to Reach Us
With teams across TD dedicated to maintaining
relationships, we interact with several stakeholder
groups on a daily and/or weekly basis, responding
to the issues and concerns brought to our
attention. If you would like to contact TD with
feedback, here are a few ways to reach us:
Customers: customer.service@td.com
Shareholders: tdshinfo@td.com
Investors: tdir@td.com
Suppliers: tdsource@td.com
Community groups: td.communitygiving@td.com
Feedback on this report: crreport@td.com
On Twitter: @TD_Canada or @TDBank_US
By text: TDHELP (834357)
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Introduction 1
CEO’s Message 1
The Value We Bring 2
Feature Stories
TD Rallies for Fort McMurray 3
Enriching Lives Through Inclusion 4
How We Listen to Stakeholders 5
Our Material Topics 6
Corporate Responsibility at TD 8
Scorecard and Goals 9
Responsible Banking 10
Customer Experience 11
Product and Service Responsibility 14
Financial Access and Inclusion 16
Financial Education 18
Community 46
Strategic Philanthropy 47
Community Capacity Building 50
Economic Value 52
Workplace 20
Employee Engagement 21
Inclusion and Diversity 25
Health and Well-Being 29
Governance 55
Corporate Governance and Integrity 56
Risk Management 58
Data Security and Privacy 59
Approach to Reporting 60
Environment 32
Climate Change 34
Responsible Finance 37
Responsible Investing 39
Eco-Efficiency 42
This publication is part
of our reporting suite.
For more information about
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Over $62 million given to non-profits 1
Promoting financial literacy across generations 4
Celebrating 25 years: TD Friends of the Environment Foundation 6
TD volunteers making an impact 8
Largest donation in TD’s history targets Aboriginal literacy 10
This is how we are
strengthening our communities
Community Snapshot 2015 – Canada
Appendix: ESG
Performance
Community SnapshotProxy Circular
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1.1 Group President and CEOs Message
Enriching lives
This year, we launched the new TD Framework, which acts
to guide our behaviour, shape TD’s culture and drive our
performance. Its development generated much reflection
and frank discussion among my leadership team about
TD’s purpose – to enrich the lives of our customers,
communities and colleagues – as well as the shared
commitments that enable us to deliver on that purpose.
Customers, communities, colleagues
It’s vital that we listen to our customers and make it easier
for them to bank with us. We are simplifying the way we
do things and empowering our people – all with the aim to
be more responsive and more relevant in what we offer.
TD MySpend is a great example. It easily tracks the spending
habits of customers in real time, empowering them to
make better-informed decisions about their financial well-
being. Close to 1,000,000 Canadians have signed up for
this service since its launch last spring.
We are helping to support the transition to the lower-
carbon economy. To date, TD’s financing of the low-carbon
sector totals $10.8 billion since 2006. As a recognized
leader in green bond financing, last year alone, TD
Securities participated in the underwriting of $5.4 billion
in green bonds. And we continue to grow our business
in green products, such as insurance discounts for
hybrid vehicles, to enable customers to reduce their own
environmental impact.
We are only as successful as the communities we serve.
Helping them thrive is a business imperative for us. In
2016, TD invested over $102 million into programs that
make our communities stronger and more vibrant. We
also continue to prioritize our work in financial education
to make a meaningful impact, with over 440,000 people
across North America participating in a TD-sponsored
financial education program in 2016.
Our efforts took on special meaning in Fort McMurray,
Alberta, last year, with the quick deployment of insurance
claims advisors, mobile banking units and emergency
supplies and with raising funds through benefit concerts –
all to help Fort McMurray residents rebuild their lives and
restore their community.
TD works hard to create a workplace where our 86,000
colleagues can be their best and do their best. We do this,
in large part, by creating an inclusive environment where
meaningful work and growth opportunities abound. We
pay special attention to the next generation of leaders.
We offer wide-ranging programs – from internships
to mentorships – that help recent graduates gain the
experience and, in turn, the momentum to succeed. We
are proud to stand out as an employer of choice on both
sides of the border.
We know our great brand comes with great expectations
and that our actions impact the lives and livelihoods of
those we serve. We are here to listen to our customers,
to help them achieve their financial goals and feel more
confident about their future. We ensure our communities
are strong and vibrant and provide our colleagues with
meaningful opportunities to grow and develop.
We will stay true to our purpose and the promises we
make to bring it to life.
Sincerely,
Bharat Masrani
Group President and Chief Executive Ofcer
BHARAT MASRANI
Group President and
Chief Executive Ofcer
Execute
InnovateOwn
Develop
Think
Customer
Our shared commitments
Think like a
customer; provide
legendary
experiences and
trusted advice
Act like an owner;
lead with integrity to
drive business results
and contribute to
communities
Execute with speed
and impact; only
take risks we can
understand and
manage
Innovate with
purpose; simplify
the way we work
Develop our
colleagues; embrace
diversity and respect
one another
The TD Framework
Enriching the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, speaks to
the purpose that underpins what we do each and every day. It is part of the
new TD Framework, which guides our behaviour, shapes our culture and
drives our performance.
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1.2 The Value We Bring
EMPLOYEES SUPPLIERS TAXES COMMUNITIESSHAREHOLDERS
$9.3 billion
in salaries/benefits
$3.8 billion
in cash dividends
$6+ billion
in procurement
$3.5 billion
corporate and
property
$102+ million
in donations and over 127,000
hours volunteering
Building
a Better
Bank
Value
Created
Value reinvested
for future growth
We are 86,000+ employees
Every day, TD touches the lives of millions of people
throughout our value chain who rely on us to perform
seamless and accurate transactions on their behalf.
25m+
Customers served
around the globe.
5,100 +
ATMs
2,400+
Retail locations across
North America.
#TDTHANKSYOU
#TDTHANKSYOU
#TDTHANKSYOU
24/7
phone/online
11m +
digital customers
Banking and Advice for Business
We provide access to credit to help
generate economic growth.
Banking and Advice for People
We help our customers enrich their
lives by making better decisions
about their money.
Value
Distributed
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1.3 TD Rallies for Fort McMurray
On-the-ground assistance
Recognizing that Fort McMurray residents were stranded
often with only the clothes on their backs and a half tank
of gas, we dispatched the TD Mobile Branch, outfitted
with an ATM, to provide easy access to cash at evacuee
reception centres in Lac La Biche, Edmonton and Calgary.
We activated the Fort McMurray TD Helps program,
enabling affected customers to defer loan or mortgage
payments and receive relief on fees or access flexible
credit options.
TD Insurance rapidly deployed Mobile Response Units
across the region to provide immediate support to more
than 3,000 customers. Employees were on-hand to answer
urgent questions about finances and claim procedures. We
also staffed up our insurance claims operations team with
500 employees ready to handle more than 4,000 calls from
impacted customers on a 24/7 basis. These actions enabled
TD to quickly dispense millions of dollars in temporary living
expenses to secure temporary accommodation for those
left homeless.
Across the organization, we stepped up to do the right
thing for our customers. At the top of the house, TD
executives responded immediately to oversee emergency
support and quickly reviewed how our policies respond
to an event like this, regardless of the size of the specific
claims, such as immediate distribution of funds to support
the early costs of the evacuation. On the ground, regional
TD employees united to form the ‘TD Comfort Crew’, with
volunteers driving vans to distribute water, food, clothing,
toiletries and other essentials to evacuees at 10 TD
branches and four emergency shelters.
Mobilizing aid for rebuilding
Generating aid for the relief efforts, TD donated $240,000
to the Canadian Red Cross. The generosity of TD employees
and customers played a significant role in raising $6 million
in donations through our branch and business networks.
TD was the lead sponsor of four benefit concerts in Atlantic
Canada and provided $500,000 to support a musical
fundraiser in Edmonton, Fire Aid for Fort McMurray. More
than 30,000 people filled Edmonton's Commonwealth
Stadium to enjoy Canadian music and express gratitude for
the actions of first responders and volunteers. By raising
more than $2 million for residents of Fort McMurray and
Wood Buffalo, and with TD paying the admission tickets
for 1,000 first responders, this concert showcased public
solidarity for the daunting rebuilding effort that lay ahead.
What started as a regular day in a
remote community, north of Edmonton,
ended with dramatic images of cars and
trucks evacuating a town engulfed in
flames. These images made headline
news around the world, as the 80,000
residents of Fort McMurray packed a
few items and left, some with just a few
minutes warning. For TD, it was a call
to action, to help and support the
community, our customers and the 30 TD
employees who call Fort McMurray home.
TD will continue to rally behind this
community, and we want Fort McMurray
to know that we’re in this together and
we’re in it for the long haul.
BRIAN GERVAIS, TD’S SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT OF
COMMUNITY BANKING IN THE PRAIRIE REGION
View Claude’s story
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Fort McMurray resident
Zack Bennett lost his home
to the fire on that fateful
day in May. Zack reflects on
his experience while moving
furniture into his new home.
View Zack’s story
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1.3 Enriching Lives Through Inclusion
Ten years ago, we pioneered an Assistive Technologies
program to provide technology tools and support to
customers and employees with disabilities. TD is the
only bank in Canada that has established dedicated
labs to consistently research, develop and test
assistive technologies.
Culture shift: Rethinking disability
The way we treat our colleagues and customers can
make a big impact, and we're moving beyond just
accommodation to apply a number of inclusion best
practices that help us build a deeper emotional connection
with people with disabilities. ”It’s about embracing
differences, not just accommodating,” explains Paul Clark,
Chair of TD’s Persons with Disabilities Committee and
President of TD Direct Investing.
We are working to make TD truly inclusive by:
• Building allies through education
• Placing greater accountability on our business leaders
• Providing additional training
• Embracing ‘invisible’ disabilities
Helping people feel comfortable in disclosing
their disability
• Extending our efforts via philanthropy
Cindy Robinson, a
telephone-banking
specialist at TD, is among
the employees who benefit
from accommodation
assessments. She
uses magnification
software, specialized
telecommunication
equipment that empower
her to quickly and efficiently
answer customer inquiries.
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Improving the workplace and marketplace
Our efforts have been recognized by the American
Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). For two
consecutive years now, the AAPD has singled out TD for
having progressive practices around disability inclusion,
giving us a score of 100% on their Disability Equality Index
(DEI). This is a point of pride since only 75 North American
companies were included on the index.
We are making progress in terms of hires and retention,
thanks in part to strategic partnerships with employment
outreach organizations such as Lime Connect Canada and
our involvement in Going for the Gold, an initiative of
the U.S. Business Leadership Network to encourage and
facilitate hiring people with disabilities.
While we’ve improved our ability to open the doors of
opportunity for people with disabilities, it's a continuing
effort to dispel myths, value differences and remove
barriers. And to guide us, we will use the insights and
ideas of our new stakeholder panel of customers and
employees with a wide variety of disabilities. Their input
will inform our products and services offering and help
ensure that future developments will continue to increase
inclusion and enrich lives.
More in this report:
Financial Access and Inclusion
Workplace Inclusion and Diversity
People with disabilities face many
challenges in our world, including
an unemployment rate nearly double
that of people without disabilities.
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But TD is working hard to open the
doors of opportunity in our workplace,
in the ways we serve customers
and by creating greater accessibility
in our communities.
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Stakeholder Group Ways We Interact Key Topics in 2016
Customers • Solicit feedback by phone and online
• Formal process for handling complaints
• TD Ombudsman
• Consumer associations
• Social media team
• Fee changes
• Processing delays
• Credit decisions
• Access to banking
• Financial education
Employees Employee surveys, focus groups and
HR meetings
Executive leadership visits
Intranet comment engine and online
communities (Connections)
Employee Ombudsman (Between Us)
Employee Assistance Program
Whistleblower Hotline
• Improving work processes
• Career development
• Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Increased emphasis on employee wellness
• Sales practices (early 2017)
Shareholders and
Investors
Annual meeting and quarterly
earnings calls
Shareholder proposals
Shareholder Relations team
Regular meetings with investors
Investor Relations website
Industry conferences
Oil and gas exposure and the indirect
financial impacts
Interest rates
Regulatory environment as it relates to capital
levels and liquidity
Approach to competition from non-traditional
players in the banking sector
Government Government Relations teams for Canada and
the U.S.
Ongoing dialogue with regulators
and policy-makers
Progress on implementing regulations such
as the Dodd-Frank Act, Foreign Account Tax
Compliance Act, etc.
Evolving credit card and payments landscape
Working to create greater financial literacy,
to empower citizens
Suppliers • Website for prospective suppliers
• Email responses to supplier questions
Increased regulatory scrutiny over third-party
relationships
Increasing accessibility for diverse suppliers
Industry
Associations
• Industry association memberships
Memberships with various multi-stakeholder
groups
• Participation in financial centre bodies
Meeting needs of customers and evolving
customer expectations
Coordination among authorities for more
workable regulation
Oversight of unregulated and under-regulated
financial institutions
Communities Community Relations teams in Canada, U.S.
and U.K.
Ongoing dialogue with community
organizations
Volunteering network
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
local chapters
Financial education
LGBTQ rights
Indigenous communities
Opportunities for young people
Natural capital
Canada 150
Disaster support
Non-Governmental
Organizations
Meetings, phone calls, face-to-face
consultation
• Funding research projects
• Conferences and forums
Over 250 engagements on environmental
topics
Environment and climate change
Low-carbon economy
Financing of fossil fuel energy developments
Sustainable investing
Livable cities and urban green space
Free prior and informed consent
Natural capital
Critical habitat conservation
1.4 How We Listen to Stakeholders
Analyst Corner
List of Environmental
Stakeholder Groups
and Discussion Topics
List of External
Voluntary
Commitments
List of Memberships
and Affiliations
2016 Public Policy
and Political
Contributions
There are many environmental, social and governance issues that demand our attention. We give more
importance to those risks or opportunities that directly relate to TD’s core business, are stated priorities
for our stakeholders and are areas where we can effect change.
We understand
the importance
of not only
listening to
stakeholders,
but using that
feedback to
take action and
improve.
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1.5 Our Material Topics
SIGNIFICANCE TO STAKEHOLDERS
SIGNIFICANCE TO TD BANK GROUP
High Priority
Material Topics
Emerging Topics
(not material)
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Medium Priority
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Details of TD’s
Materiality
Assessment Process
Responsible Banking
1 Customer Experience
2 Product and Service Responsibility
3 Financial Access and Inclusion
4 Financial Education
Workplace
5 Employee Engagement
6 Inclusion and Diversity
7 Health and Well-Being
8 Human Rights
9 Employee Relations
Environment
10 Climate Change
11 Responsible Financing
12 Responsible Investing
13 Eco-Efficiency
Community
14 Strategic Philanthropy
15 Community Capacity Building
16 Economic Value
17 Affordable Housing
18 Indigenous Peoples
19 Sourcing
20 Tax
21 Volunteerism
Governance
22 Corporate Governance and
Integrity
23 Risk Management
24 Data Security and Privacy
In 2016, we refreshed our materiality assessment to update and prioritize
the topics that shape TD's corporate responsibility reporting. Our process
involved research and benchmarking, impact mapping, stakeholder
interviews and a validation workshop to discuss the assessment findings.
TD's materiality process was facilitated by an independent third party, BrownFlynn. Through a series of
interviews, internal and external stakeholders were asked to rank the importance of various corporate
responsibility topics by the level of risk, opportunity and impact for TD.
The matrix below reflects our understanding of the importance of each topic to our stakeholders and to our
business. The top material topics have been grouped into five themes that drive the content, structure and
scope of our reporting.
The topics emerging on the bottom left corner of the matrix are addressed as sub-topics in this report.
Trend History: Showing how topics have increased, decreased or remained stable in relevance compared to TD’s last materiality analysis in 2014.
New topic in 2016.
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What We Heard
Climate change has the potential to challenge the
development of accurate risk models, disrupt mortgage
payments due to severe weather, reduce lending volumes
due to lower levels of economic activity, stranded carbon
assets and increase the rate of insurance claims. Stakeholders
expect the importance of environmental, social, governance
(ESG) criteria in financing to grow, so how TD demonstrates
its commitment to both the Equator Principles and the United
Nations Principles for Responsible Investing will shape investor
decision making and public opinion.
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Climate change will alter the
financial services industry
See Climate Change on page 34
ACADEMIA
The risks associated with climate change could be quite
strong as banks are closely tied to the economy through
financing. Banks should be prepared for carbon taxes and
other changes.
INVESTOR
There is an opportunity to help society transition to the low-
carbon economy through TD’s retail and wholesale offerings.
This should be more of a focus.
With more non-traditional players offering financial products
and services, participants agreed that TD’s current focus on
business transformation and digital innovation is a necessary
strategic move. Linked to this is the need to retain employees
with the technical skills required for future innovation.
TD’s culture of strong corporate governance and ethics was
seen as a strength by stakeholders. They believe TD has
taken a systemic approach to sustainability, as evidenced
by accountability at the board level, the presence of cross-
functional, sustainability-oriented steering committee and
roles focused on sustainability management. This puts TD in
a strong position to further integrate sustainability into the
core of the company’s business strategy.
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Business transformation will help TD
stay ahead of the Fintech disruption
Integrating sustainability into the
core business strategy is a vital part
of future-proofing business
See Customer Experience on page 11
See Employee Engagement on page 21
See page 8 to learn more about TD’s corporate
responsibility approach.
In the interviews, stakeholders were asked to rank the importance of various
corporate responsibility topics by the level of risk, opportunity and impact for TD.
ADVOCACY GROUP
We’re seeing major shifts in the Canadian labour market,
and it’s increasingly important for TD to attract and retain
top employees.
SUPPLIER
If a financial institution sets a goal and fails, but had great
transparency in its approach, that to me, is greater leadership.
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Corporate Responsibility
Governance Structure
The Corporate Governance Committee:
Oversees TDs corporate responsibility strategy
and performance.
Stays informed about international trends and
best practices in corporate disclosure of non-
financial performance.
Includes board-level competency on
sustainability topics.
Executive Leadership:
Bharat Masrani has primary responsibility for
ensuring TD acts as an exemplary corporate citizen.
Colleen Johnston, a member of TD’s Senior Executive
Team reporting to the CEO, leads the direction of
TD’s corporate responsibility strategy and reporting.
Corporate Citizenship Council:
Represents business group heads from Canadian
and U.S. Retail, Wholesale, Compliance, Human
Resources, Legal, Marketing and Corporate
Communications.
Discusses corporate responsibility topics and
provides guidance on TD’s strategy, current
performance and future direction.
Stays informed on emerging environmental and
social issues and the impact on stakeholders.
The Corporate Responsibility Steering Committee:
Operates at the vice-president level and includes
many functions across TD.
Directs the ongoing development of TD’s corporate
responsibility strategy and program improvements.
Chaired by the Vice President of Community
Relations.
1.6 Corporate Responsibility at TD
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Deliver legendary customer experiences
Provide responsible products and services
Improve access to banking
Be the bank of choice for
diverse communities
Resolve complaints fairly and quickly
Increase financial literacy
Build An
Extraordinary
Workplace
Be a Best Employer
Foster a diverse and inclusive
workplace
Employ a highly engaged workforce
Attract and retain great talent
Create opportunities for
development
Build future leaders
Be an Environmental
Leader
Continuously improve our
environmental footprint
Embed the environment into
our financing decisions
Provide green product and
service options for customers
Engage stakeholders
Strengthen Our
Communities
Create value in the economy
Give financial support to
create change
Encourage employees
to volunteer
Collaborate with community
partners
Influence suppliers to use
responsible practices
The TD Framework / Code of Conduct
Ethics and Integrity / TD’s Risk Appetite
HOW WE OPERATE
Corporate responsibility is a key part of TD’s strategy and is managed
within a governance structure that balances broad engagement across
the organization while also providing line-of-sight accountability.
Our Corporate Responsibility Strategy
is built on four themes that contribute
to TD’s overall vision.
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1.7 Scorecard and Goals
This table summarizes the key performance indicators that help us track our progress compared to
our corporate responsibility objectives. All data represents the fiscal year ending October 31, 2016.
Objective 2015 Results 2016 Results
(target in brackets)
2017 Target
Responsible Banking
Deliver legendary customer service Legendary Experience Index –
TD Composite Score
46.4% 45.3% (46.5%) 43.8%
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Create value in the real economy Distributed economic value
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$19,883 $21,586
Increase financial literacy Questions answered through TD Helps 72,651 49,450
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Number of participants in a TD-sponsored
financial education program
247,900 441,000 (250,000) 500,000
Build an Extraordinary Workplace
Provide a great place to work Increase Employee Engagement Index 81% 81% (increase
year over year)
82%
Reduce average global turnover 21.34% 20.08% (reduce
year over year)
Reduce year over
year
Be diverse and inclusive to reflect the
communities we serve
Women on Board 36% 36% At least 30%
of independent
directors
Women in leadership
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(% in Canada) 35.7% 37.3% 40% by 2020
Minorities in leadership
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(% in Canada) 12.7% 14.7%
People with disabilities (% in Canada) 5.9% 5.9%
Aboriginal Peoples (% in Canada) 1.3% 1.3%
Be an Environmental Leader
Embed the environment into our
financing decisions
Transactions reviewed according to
TD’s Environmental & Social Credit Risk
Management process, which includes the
Equator Principles
100% 100% (100%) 100%
Reduce our environmental footprint Be carbon-neutral Yes Yes Be carbon neutral
Reduce paper use (relative to 2010 baseline) 16.4% reduction 35% reduction
(40% by 2020)
40% reduction
by 2020 vs. 2010
baseline
Strengthen Our Communities
Give financial support to create change Total donations (millions) $92.5 $102.8 At or above 1%
Imagine Canada
target
Encourage volunteerism in our communities Hours volunteered by TD employees 118,971 127,888 (increase
year over year)
Increase year over
year
Influence suppliers to use responsible practices Number of suppliers assessed for
responsible practices
211 276
1 In 2017 the calculation for the TD Bank Group composite score was modified to account for the TD Canada Trust Branch Banking weight change and TD Canada Trust Business Banking inclusion. Results in 2017 will not be
comparable and the target reflects this adjustment.
2 Economic value distributed as defined by the Global Reporting Initiative. Please see page 52 for more details.
3 In 2016 we saw a decline in the number of customers accessing the TD Helps web page. Customer contact preferences have migrated to social media channels including messaging and chat boxes. We are currently developing
alternative metrics to capture TD's efforts to increase financial education for our customers.
4 Senior Management includes TD job levels Vice President and above who have signing authority.
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Highlights
#1 in Customer
Service Excellence
TD Canada Trust retained
the #1 spot in ”Customer
Service Excellence” among
the Big 5 Canadian banks
for the 12
th
consecutive
year according to Ipsos.
1
#1 in Canadian
Mobile Banking
TD ranked first in
Canadian mobile banking
with the highest number
of unique mobile visitors
according to comScore.
2
2,400+
Retail locations in
North America and
4,926 ATMs.
3
200+
Languages in which
TD provides customer
service to meet
diverse needs.
1 TD Canada Trust achieved leadership in banking excellence in the following channels in the 2016 Ipsos Best Banking Awards: Automated Teller Machine, Online and Mobile. Leadership is defined as either a statistically
significant lead over the other Big 5 Canadian banks (at a 95% confidence interval) or a statistically equal tie with one or more of the Big 5 Canadian banks. Ipsos 2016 Best Banking Awards are based on ongoing quarterly
Customer Service Index (CSI) survey results. Sample size for the total 2016 CSI program year ended with the August 2016 survey wave was 47,305 completed surveys yielding 67,678 financial institution ratings nationally.
2 comScore reporting current as of August 30, 2016. TD had the highest number of unique mobile visitors accessing financial services over the past three months, over the full year to date and over the third quarter of 2016.
3 As of October 31, 2016. Total ATMs excludes mobile and TD-branded ATMs.
Think like a customer” is central to everything we do at TD.
We aim to deliver legendary customer experiences and trusted
advice, while providing our products and services responsibly,
safely and seamlessly – whether online, in our branches and
stores or in our contact centres.
Material topics in this chapter:
Customer Experience
Product and Service
Responsibility
Financial Access and Inclusion
Financial Education
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To foster ongoing personal and proactive interactions,
we need to deliver exceptional experiences across
multiple platforms. Technology is rapidly changing the
way our customers bank, as more people switch to
mobile every day, and customer expectations about
service, convenience and speed continue to rise.
Governance
In both Canada and the U.S., we have a Customer
Experience Committee. These groups help ensure that
efforts are fully coordinated to deliver the best outcomes
each and every time a customer does business with us.
Performance in 2016
Legendary Experience Index
The Legendary Experience Index (LEI) is the metric we use
to capture the ”voice” of the customer. It measures how
we are doing when it comes to delivering a legendary
customer experience. On a daily basis, we contact
customers to get their feedback regarding their most
recent interaction with TD. Customers rate their experience
on a number of attributes, that were developed based
on input from customer focus groups and research on
what is most important to our customers. The LEI results
are communicated regularly with employees to improve
our performance, and they have an impact on employee
compensation. In 2016, more than 600,000 customers
across North America provided feedback through this
survey measurement program.
Management Approach
Legendary customer service is at the heart of TD’s
business strategy and a central part of our brand
promise to customers. We are making significant
investments to enhance the customer experience, to
ensure we’re there for our customers when, where
and how they need us. We continue to build customer-
centricity across the organization:
Through regular research and monitoring of
customer interactions with TD, we seek feedback
through multiple channels to understand customer
needs and then use these insights to drive
performance improvements.
We look for opportunities to make banking simple,
fast and easy for our customers and strive to create a
seamless experience whether customers are visiting
a branch or using a tablet, phone, computer or
wearable device.
We aim to provide personal, proactive and timely
resolutions when customers contact us with a problem
or a question.
To meet the evolving needs of todays digital customers,
we are harnessing digital technology and partnerships
to create innovative seamless solutions that go beyond
traditional banking.
2.1 Customer Experience
Why It’s Material to TD
People don’t live to bank – they bank to live.
And our job is to help them achieve their goals
and make their lives better. We need to deepen
our insights to ensure we’re operating with
a customer-centric mentality and that every
experience delivers on our brand promise. It’s
about finding more ways to create value by
removing irritants and finding ways to get closer
to each of our customers.
BHARAT MASRANI, GROUP PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Objective 2015 Results 2016 Results
(target in brackets)
Progress 2017 Target
Deliver legendary
customer service
Legendary
Experience Index –
TD Composite Score
46.4% 45.3% (46.5%) 43.8
1
1 In 2017 the calculation for the
TD Bank Group composite score
was modified to account for the
TD Canada Trust Branch Banking
weight change and TD Canada Trust
Business Banking inclusion. Results
in 2017 will not be comparable and
the target reflects this adjustment.
Met Did not meetOn track
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Codes of Conduct
and Public
Commitments
TD Ombudsman
Annual Report
Problem Resolution
Process
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After winning the top spot in the annual J.D. Power
customer satisfaction survey among the big 5 Canadian
banks for 10 years in a row, our ranking slipped to second
place in 2016 by a narrow margin. In recent years we have
seen the gap between us and our competitors narrow,
reflecting an increasingly competitive market where
many financial institutions are focused on improving
their customer experience. While this increased focus
on experience is clearly a win for customers, the loss
was a disappointment for us and served to reinforce our
commitment to continuously improve our performance as
a customer-centric organization.
Digital Innovation and Leadership
We are focused on leading the way in the digital age
and in recent years have introduced innovations that
offer best-in-class digital customer service. TD is ranked
among the worlds leading online financial services firms,
with approximately 11 million active digital customers.
In Canada, TD is the leader in mobile banking with the
highest number of unique mobile visitors accessing
financial services.
1
Digital Enhancements in 2016
The year 2016 marked new digital milestones for TD, as
we continued to collaborate and innovate to elevate the
customer experience:
TD was the first bank in the world to pioneer customer
service through Facebook Messenger. Once on
Messenger, customers can connect directly with our TD
live agents for general product and account questions.
We launched TD MySpend, which enables customers
to easily track their spending habits in real time. See the
case study on page 19.
We unveiled the TD for Me mobile service. Another first
in Canadian banking, TD for Me enhances our popular
TD app with a ”digital concierge” feature that provides
customers with personalized content, such as special
nearby offers, helpful tips and details on local events.
We launched Apple Pay, giving customers more
convenience and the choice to use iPhone, iPad or Apple
Watch to make purchases both in-store and within apps.
In our branches, we rolled out iPads for employees to use
with their customers. We also created the Digital Advice
Lounge, an internal resource centre that provides our
branch staff with everything they need to know about
having digital advice conversations with our customers.
Collaboration
We’re fostering an innovation ecosystem and teaming
up with a growing number of digital partners, from
entrepreneurial start-ups to established tech players,
to help us advance financial innovation, acquire digital
knowledge and test new approaches. In 2016, for
instance:
TD and Cisco announced an agreement to collaborate
on technology solutions to create enriched customer
and employee experiences through the TD-Cisco Lab,
located in Cisco’s Toronto Innovation Centre.
TD became the first Canadian bank to join Silicon
Valley’s Plug and Play Tech Center, the largest global
technology accelerator, as a corporate collaborator in
its Fintech program. The program runs twice a year and
connects a select group of start-ups from around the
world with participating financial institutions.
#TDThanksYou
For this year’s #TDThanksYou customer appreciation
campaign – an initiative first launched in 2014 – we
created the ”TD Thank Account.” We surprised millions
of customers across North America – in branches and
over the phone – with personalized messages of thanks.
1 comScore reporting current as of August
30, 2016. TD had the highest number of
unique mobile visitors accessing financial
services over the past three months, over
the full year to date and over the third
quarter of 2016.
2 J.D. Power 2016 Canadian Retail
Banking Satisfaction Study.
Customer
Satisfaction
TD Canada Trust
was named second
place in ”Highest
in Customer
Satisfaction Among
the Big Five Retail
Banks” by J.D. Power
in the Canadian
Retail Banking Study
2
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Problem Resolution
In 2016, we enhanced the complaint escalation process
to help branch employees and customer care specialists
resolve problems more quickly. TD was the first bank in
Canada to offer a dedicated social customer service team
on Twitter and Facebook. We quickly address customer
feedback provided through these sites and monitor our
response times seven days a week, 24 hours a day –
including holidays.
Customer Problem Resolution
2016 2015 2014
CANADA
Number of problems referred to Branch Banking Customer Care 7,723 6,447 6,280
Number of customers who contacted the TD Office of the Ombudsman 4,331 3,922 3,086
Number of complaints requiring investigation by TD Ofce of the Ombudsman
1
749 637 383
Percentage of problems resolved by TD Ombudsman within 90 days (target 90%) 95% 98% 99%
Problems investigated by the OBSI and ADR Chambers Banking Ombuds Ofce 176 106 116
U.S.
Total number of problems referred to the Chairman’s Service Center 8,622 8,596 7,900
Percentage of escalated customer problems resolved by the Chairmans Service Center
within designated service level agreements (target 98%) 98% 98% 98%
1 As of 2015, general insurance complaints are now included in this number.
When problems do arise, we strive to respond quickly,
get the problem fixed and address the root cause. If an
issue is more complex or a customer is still not satisfied,
TD provides a transparent, easy-to-follow escalation
process that is outlined on our website. This process
enables customers to file a complaint regarding a potential
violation of a code or commitment through the TD Office
of the Ombudsman (Canada) or the Chairman’s Service
Center (U.S.).
The increase in complaints in Canada in the table below
is consistent with an industry-wide trend, with most
Canadian banks experiencing a 20–30% increase in
2016
1
. The key issues driving complaints referred to
Branch Banking Customer Care were customer service,
credit decisions and processing errors.
In the U.S., there was a 1% increase in complaints
referred to our Chairman’s Service Center in 2016.
Primary drivers of complaints were account discrepancies
or errors, customer service and credit reporting. The
retirement of Penny Arcade, our coin-counting machine
service, generated a number of complaints in 2016 and
TD issued a news release informing customers of the
decision to withdraw the service from our stores and
provide customers with alternative options.
In an organization where hundreds of
thousands of customer interactions occur
daily, mistakes are going to happen and
customers are going to feel let down. Having
a fair and responsive complaint-resolution
system for customers to turn to in these
moments of frustration is a valuable part of
the service we provide.
KERRY ROBBINS, TD OMBUDSMAN
1 https://bankingombuds.ca/
wp-content/uploads/2016/05/
ADRBO-Annual-Report-2016.pdf (p5)
and https://www.obsi.ca/en/news-
and-publications/media-releases/
consumer-complaints-increase-in-
2016-obsi-annual-report.
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Employees who interact with customers receive training
on product features and Know Your Customer policies.
Branch and phone-based sales representatives are trained
to use online discussion tools in their conversations with
customers. These tools prompt employees to consistently
put the customer first, ask the right questions and suggest
appropriate solutions.
Clear Language
Using clear language is a cornerstone of delivering a
legendary customer experience. We want our customers
to properly understand their financial rights and options
and how our products and services work so they can make
informed financial decisions. In the past few years, we
have taken additional steps to make our product materials
and website information easier to understand. TD has
Clear Language Principles that guide our employees and
a Clear Language Basics course to help train employees
when writing customer documentation.
Management Approach
Our goal is to design products and services that meet
customers’ current and future financial needs. We
provide personal interactions and proactive advice
to help people achieve their financial goals and in so
doing, increase their confidence in managing money
and making financial decisions.
TD follows many industry-level codes of conduct and
public commitments that are designed to protect
consumers and ensure they are provided with information
to assist them with their financial decisions. In planning
and developing many of our products, services and
marketing communications, TD often uses consultations
with consumers (both customers and non-customers)
to get their feedback and input. We also engage
with stakeholders, experts and representatives from
across industries to provide perspective on various
initiatives. Product and service responsibility is a shared
accountability across our Compliance, Marketing, Product
Groups, Distribution and Environment departments.
Performance in 2016
Sales Practice
Our products and services are designed to meet genuine
customer needs. Across our business, we have checks and
balances in place, to support adherence to our corporate
values and selling practices. We are always looking to
improve and continue to monitor our practices.
2.2 Product and Service Responsibility
Why It’s Material to TD
Our customers expect us to offer financial solutions that
enrich their lives. We embed responsible design and
marketing into our products, services and communications
so that consumers will continue to view TD as an
authentic and trusted brand. Stakeholders increasingly
expect TD to consider the environmental, social and
economic impacts of our products and services and will
choose to invest in us, work for us or bank with us based
on our efforts and progress.
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TD Code of Conduct
and Ethics
Codes of Conduct
and Public
Commitments
Understanding
Tied Selling
Product Information
Green Banking
TD’s Environmental
Policy
Response to Media Coverage
In March of 2017, TD was the subject of media
coverage with respect to our people and sales
practices. Our leadership team spent the initial
days and weeks listening to our colleagues from
across the country. Many employees have told us
that these reports are not their experience, not
their TD.
We know that of the more than 100 million
interactions we had with Canadian personal
banking customers last year, we received a few
hundred complaints related to our sales practices
that were escalated beyond the initial channel.
Of those that impacted our customers, less than
100 had compliance concerns and these were
investigated and addressed.
However, we will review all of the concerns raised.
If we can improve the way we do things, we will.
We routinely conduct reviews of our business for
this reason.
As we have done in the past with matters of such
importance, we will be relying on our Board,
as well as the objective advice from a leading
professional services firm to make sure we really
test ourselves. This is, after all, what it means to
be the better bank.
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Overdraft Practices
TD Banks overdraft practices and policies have continued
to evolve in recent years reflecting industry developments
and changes in the regulatory landscape. There has been
litigation in the financial services industry in the U.S. with
respect to how banks process and assess overdraft fees.
TD Bank, N.A. has been involved in this litigation. Some of
the actions against TD Bank, N.A. have been dismissed or
settled, and others remain ongoing.
Building Savings
Recognizing the importance of saving to long-term well-
being, TD offers many resources to help customers build
healthy savings habits:
We offer free automated savings plans. Simply Save is
one example, which helps customers save money every
time they use their debit card. During 2016, TD Canada
Trust customers saved $5.8 billion through automated
savings plans.
The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is a government
grant that encourages customers to save for a child’s
future education and we facilitated $12.1 million in
CLB payments in 2016. We are also working with
SmartSaver, a non-profit organization that helps eligible
Canadian families start saving for their children’s
education with information on free government money
and online access to get savings started.
Financial Hardship
We strive to be responsive and sensitive to customers
facing financial challenges. We encourage customers to
talk to us so we can help them get back on track before
it’s too late. The practical solutions we offer include credit
and repayment options that help personal and small
business customers avoid potentially more costly and
time-consuming alternative means of financing; as a result,
we retain customers and avoid costly writeoffs. In 2016,
we restructured $107.8 million in loans in Canada which
helped ease payments for 22,790 customers. In the U.S., we
restructured US$51.1 million in troubled real estate assets.
Retail Green Products and Services
Consumer demand for environmental products and
services is on the rise in North America. Green financial
products and services are a growing segment of our
retail and small business offerings, geared to helping
our customers respond to environmental challenges. We
offer choices across our business lines: personal banking,
business banking, auto financing, investing and insurance.
TD Green Bond
Green investment products
Renewable energy financing for small-scale projects,
such as installing solar panels on a roof
Green insurance discounts
Electronic banking – mobile banking, online
statements, paperless record-keeping
Eco car financing discounts
Paperless Banking 2016 2015 2014
Number of online statement accounts, in millions 10.4 7.4 6.0
Paper statements stopped, in millions 97.8 78.9 60.7
Paper documents stopped (TD Wealth), in millions 31.6 29.1 26.0
Lending for Small-Scale Projects
Number of loans 87 122 292
Dollar value of loans ($ millions) 3.2 3.4 6.8
Estimated kWh generated from the program
1
995,657 1,057,886 2,019,600
Estimated GHG reduction (CO
2
e)
1
81 114 353
Lending for small-scale energy-efficiency projects
Number of loans 1,961 2,084 1,305
Dollar value of loans ($ millions) 13.4 13.8 8.1
Insurance for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Number of active hybrid and electric vehicle discounts 17,778 16,605 15,157
Estimated reduction in GHG emissions by TD Auto Insurance
customers through the use of hybrid and electric vehicles
(tonnes CO
2
e) 7,268 7,601 6,345
$5.8 billion
Total saved by
TD Canada Trust
customers through
automated savings
plans.
1 In 2015, estimated kWh generated
and estimated GHG reduction were
restated to reflect an updated
conversion factor representing the
dollar investment per kW of capacity.
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2016
2015
2014
$5.8 billion
$5.3 billion
$5.1 billion
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We recognize that access to banking is a critical
enabler of social and economic progress. We continue
to remove barriers and make banking more accessible
and inclusive. Our investments in this area are part of
a ”win-win” strategy that benefits both consumers
and our company in terms of business growth and
deeper customer relationships.
Performance in 2016
Low-Income Customers
TD continues to ensure affordable access to essential
banking services for lower-income individuals.
In Canada, we offer a low-fee, basic banking account
that is free for seniors collecting government income
security, beneficiaries of Registered Disability Savings
Plans, students and youth. We also offer seniors
discounts on all of our fee-paying accounts. We open
personal accounts regardless of whether a person is
unemployed, is or has been bankrupt or is unable to
make an initial deposit, subject to required conditions.
In the U.S., we offer one of the lowest minimum
balance accounts in the industry and provide affordable
financing to low-income buyers through TD Bank’s
Right Step Mortgage
®
program, which features a low
3%-down payment option. In 2016, we originated 906
Right Step Mortgages totalling US$165.2 million. We
also introduced FNMA HomeReady, another low-down-
payment mortgage product, with expanded eligibility for
financing homes in low-income communities.
People with Disabilities
Accessibility is considered in the design of our facilities
and all new technologies we build or buy. Our Assistive
Technology labs research and test the latest technologies
to enhance the experience of customers with disabilities.
TD’s touch screen ATMs are fully audio-accessible with
headphones for people with visual disabilities. All
customer-facing employees in Canada receive training
about TD’s accessibility services and properly serving all
customers, including those with disabilities, and we are
working on similar training for our U.S. colleagues.
In 2016, we developed a new strategy to expand our
accessibility services, including the creation of a consumer
disability panel, that will allow us to build deeper insights
into the banking needs for this community.
Management Approach
TD serves more than 25 million customers globally. Providing
services that are accessible, affordable and inclusive for
all, including for vulnerable and underserved populations
in the financial system, is a key management priority.
We have strategies in place to ensure that our products,
services, culture and marketing initiatives reflect
the communities and cultures that are part of our
operational footprint.
We provide specialized offerings for low-income
customers, people with disabilities, new immigrants,
LGBT customers and Indigenous populations.
We work to increase social and physical access to our
business in all communities.
TD is involved in many innovative programs to help
remove social and economic barriers to the financial
system, including TD’s financial education initiatives,
which are discussed in other sections.
Our investments in mobile technology have opened
new paths for underserved populations, improving and
expanding delivery of financial services and enabling
them to participate in a digital-driven economy. TD
MySpend is one example of how we are providing
real-time advice and insights to customers via mobile
technology – see case study on page 19.
The fundamental values of inclusion and diversity are
ingrained in the TD Framework, corporate policies and
business practices and are supported by our Corporate
Diversity Ofce and, at the highest levels, by TD’s
Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council (IDLC), which
reports to the Group President and CEO.
2.3 Financial Access and Inclusion
Why It’s Material to TD
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Diversity
Governance
Serving Diverse
Needs
Low-Cost Banking
Options
TD and Indigenous
Communities in
Canada
Codes of Conduct
and Public
Commitments
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Related Topics
Inclusion and
Diversity
Strategic
Philanthropy
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Indigenous Peoples in Canada
TD’s Aboriginal Banking Group works closely with our
Commercial, Wealth and Retail businesses to provide a
comprehensive approach to serving Aboriginal clients.
Our Aboriginal Community Banking Program, launched
in 2015, used mobile technologies to bring financial
services to a number of remote locations, enabling
individuals to open up accounts and receive bank cards
on site.
For more information, please see Indigenous Relations
in Canada in the Community section of the report.
Newcomers
Access to banking is a critical part of helping newcomers
feel welcome and included. TD offers:
Service in over 200 languages through Language Line
2,800 ATMs in multiple languages
A New to Canada banking package, which includes a
chequing account with no monthly fee for six months
and a credit card with no credit history required
A New to Canada website in 14 different languages that
provides immigrants with the information and resources
they need to build a financial foundation in Canada
In 2016, we launched our first Lunar New Year program.
Previously the campaign focused on the Chinese
community, but now it recognizes a broader audience.
LGBT Customers
TD aims to be a leader in creating an inclusive and
welcoming business environment for LGBT customers. We
have Market Leaders in several Canadian and U.S. cities
specializing in LGBT business development. Our advertising
in branches, stores and mainstream publications reflects
the diverse faces of the LGBT community. In 2016, we:
Adopted gender-neutral washrooms and signage as a
building design standard going forward for new and
renovated retail locations. These single-occupant,
accessible restrooms are available for use by anyone,
regardless of their gender identity or expression.
Introduced ”52 weeks of pride” highlighting key
moments for the LGBT community (e.g., anti-bullying,
AIDS Day, Father’s Day).
Launched an LGBT financial literacy campaign, which
included a monthly radio segment on the Shaun Proulx
Show (on Sirius XM), an influential program in the
LGBT community.
These ”microentrepreneurs” – often
minorities and women – typically have
fewer than five employees and capital
needs from $500 to $25,000.
In 2016, TD contributed US$215,000 to
Accion’s Maine to Miami Microlending
and Financial Education Program – part
of our US$600,000 commitment over
the past three years. The program
empowers small business owners in
13 states to make informed financial
decisions that grow thriving businesses,
create jobs and increase family incomes.
Specifically, TD’s support will enable
Accion to provide:
More than 11,000 hours of
counselling to at least 4,500
applicants, with expectations that
more than 1,040 small business
owners will receive access to over
US$9.3 million in loans
Financial education to more than
3,000 entrepreneurs through
workshops and coaching clinics
delivered in New York, Massachusetts
and Florida
Over all, the program is estimated to
create or sustain approximately 4,300
much-needed jobs for individuals
and families along the U.S. eastern
seaboard. Past Accion clients have
demonstrated a 95% repayment rate
and accumulated average savings of
US$9,338 each year.
Since 2012, TD Bank, through the TD Charitable
Foundation, has provided vital financial support to Accion,
a non-profit network that provides microfinance loans to
owners of the smallest businesses throughout the U.S.
TD Supports
Microfinance
Program along
U.S. East Coast
CASE STUDY
Kimhemg Kehn, a small business owner
who operates a produce stand in Boston,
benefits from Accion's Microlending and
Financial Education Program.
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Performance in 2016
TD Helps: Free Advice Platform
TD Helps is an online Q&A forum that encourages both
customers and non-customers to ask questions about
financial topics such as saving and managing money, home
ownership and borrowing and managing credit. People
receive answers from TD experts and community members
(such as real estate agents, lawyers, etc.). Unlike other
sites that simply offer FAQs, TD Helps provides personal
responses that are posted within hours.
In 2016, our TD Helps teams in Canada and the U.S.
answered close to 50,000 consumer questions. The volume
of questions we received through the TD Helps platform
was lower than the previous year (72,651) because we
introduced more communication options including chat,
text and messenger. In 2017, we will work to develop
a replacement metric to demonstrate TD’s progress on
financial literacy.
Awareness and Outreach
Canada
FinanciallyFit website: We launched the FinanciallyFit
website to highlight that money confidence starts with
money conversations. The site provides videos, articles,
checklists and tips to help customers talk to their
families about money management.
Financial Literacy Month: For Financial Literacy
Month in November, we ran a #FinanciallyFit campaign
throughout our branches to promote financial literacy
and draw attention to TD’s financial education resources.
Branches were provided with FinanciallyFit starter kits to
use with customers, and we gave away 85,000 Money
Fun Activity books for children ages 7–12. We used
highly targeted, engaging digital marketing and both
traditional and social media to extend our reach.
Savings calculators: To promote saving and raise
awareness of how small savings add up over time, TD
gave out more than 100,000 personal savings calculators.
Management Approach
TD is a long-standing supporter of financial education,
and in recent years we have amplified our efforts to
help people from all walks of life improve their money
skills. Our Financial Education Council oversees financial
education activities across TD, working to embed financial
education in the bank’s overall approach to product
development, community activities and engagement with
employees, customers and the public.
Recognizing that people approach financial matters
in very different ways, we take a blended-approach
to financial education – combining in-person learning
experiences with digital tools plus access to local
bankers for advice.
We offer a suite of educational tools and resources
for customers and their families, to help increase their
financial literacy and spark money conversations. We
make TD product and fee information readily available
in our facilities and on our websites.
Each year, thousands of TD volunteers spend their free
time helping people understand how to manage money
wisely – not just in TD branches and stores, but in the
communities where we live and work. Find out more in
the Community section of this report.
2.4 Financial Education
Why It’s Material to TD
With so many choices available for saving, spending,
borrowing and investing, financial decisions
are becoming more complex – making financial
education more important than ever. TD’s own
market research showed us that consumers of all
ages, demographics and income levels struggle to
have confidence in their financial decisions.
1
1 TD Economics Report: Financial Literacy: Millennials are a wake up call to build a strong foundation (p35).
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TD Helps
Financially Fit
Finance 101
Tax Resource Center
FS-16FS-13
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New app
helps improve
financial
well-being
by tracking
spending
habits
U.S.
TD Bank Learning Center: The TD Bank Learning
Center delivers online, interactive financial education
content in English and Spanish. In our stores, employees
use tablets to take customers to the Learning Center,
combining just-in-time financial education with
personal financial advice. We launched the service with
non-profit partners, including the Centro Campesino
Farmworker Center, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration
Corporation and YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School.
Tax Resource Center: Our new Tax Resource Center
provides a one-stop experience for our U.S. customers
to gather resources and information on tax filing.
Located at tdbank.com/tax, the center provides
educational content including an interactive guide,
videos, calculators and tips, along with important
dates plus reminders for customers regarding TD Bank
tax documents.
National Financial Literacy Month: During National
Financial Literacy Month in April, we increase efforts
to speak about financial wellness, using videos, articles
and worksheets for customers and financial well-being
assessments for our own employees.
Employee financial education: Newly hired tellers
now receive financial education on budgeting and
credit as part of their required training. Each month,
employees can engage in a new financial topic – from
retirement planning to managing joint finances with
their significant other.
A companion to our existing banking
app for iPhone or Android, TD MySpend
helps customers track their monthly
spending in real-time, including where
and how they spend by category
(groceries, health, etc.).
Features include a daily Spending
Insights meter and a week-to-week view
of overall monthly spending displayed
against an average monthly spending
trend. This allows customers to quickly
see how they are doing in comparison
to previous months. To create the app,
TD collaborated with Moven, a U.S.
start-up that built the technology.
As a unique money management
tool, TD MySpend can help customers
make informed spending choices and
find ways to save. Since launching in
June 2016, we have attracted close to
1,000,000 registered users.
Money management can be a daunting, time-consuming
task with a negative focus on missed targets. To make
it easier, in 2016 we rolled out TD MySpend, a new
real time money management app – a first in Canadian
digital banking.
CASE STUDY
2.1 Customer Experience 2.2 Product and Service Responsibility 2.3 Financial Access and Inclusion 2.4 Financial Education
Within the app, a trafc-light-coloured
Spending Insights meter updates each
transaction in real-time to provide a
quick snapshot of whether a customer is
above, at or below their typical monthly
spending habits.
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Highlights
Material topics in this chapter:
Employee Engagement
Inclusion and Diversity
Health and Well-Being
$83.8 million
Invested in training and
developing our people.
37%
Women in senior
management in Canada.
1
$9.3 billion
Spent on employee
compensation and
benefits.
85%
Of employees say
they are proud to
work for TD.
1 Senior Management includes TD job levels Vice President and above who have signing authority.
We understand that great customer experiences start with
great employee experiences. Our vision to be the better bank
is only possible if we create a diverse, inclusive and supportive
environment where our colleagues feel engaged and valued.
3.0
Workplace
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Performance in 2016
Global Engagement Survey
Through our global engagement survey, employees provide
feedback on more than 30 aspects of their current work
experience. Three of these survey questions form the
Employee Engagement Index (EEI) – a key performance
metric that is monitored closely by senior management and
the Board. People managers throughout the bank actively
use these survey results to drive ongoing improvements in
our workplace practices to ensure TD continues to deliver
on our value proposition for employees.
Our 2016 results continue to reflect strong employee
engagement, specifically:
There was a high survey participation rate of 87%.
81% of our employees reported being engaged. The
actual engagement score on a five-point rating scale
was 4.18 in 2016 versus 4.17 in 2015.
TD employees consistently report that they are proud to
work for TD, that they feel supported by their manager
and that TD shows genuine commitment to both our
customers and the communities in which we operate.
TD continues to be recognized by external ratings
organizations as a Great Place to Work and a
Best Employer.
Management Approach
TD’s goal is to engage our people so they feel inspired
and supported. It’s an important part of our business
strategy and one of the ways we strive to differentiate
TD as a best employer, which we measure through our
employee engagement score, voluntary turnover rates and
recognition from external benchmarking organizations.
To cultivate a highly engaged workforce, we:
Empower employees to think like a customer and act
like an owner to enhance our brand
Work closely with employees to understand and
respond to what matters to them
Provide opportunities for skill development and
long-term career advancement
Involve our managers and leaders in helping to design
and deliver a positive, inclusive work environment
Communicate openly and regularly about TD’s vision,
values and culture – encouraging dialogue across
the organization
In October 2016, we launched the new TD Framework
(see page 1). It outlines our vision, purpose and shared
commitments that represent the TD culture. To support
the framework, we also created a new Employee Value
Proposition that articulates TD’s commitment to provide
our colleagues with work that matters, career opportunities
beyond expectations and inspiring leadership.
3.1 Employee Engagement
1 EEI is our measure of overall
engagement and is calculated using
the average response (on a scale of
one to five) to three questions. See
table on next page.
Employee Engagement
1
4.20
4.17
2014 2015 2016
4.18
TD
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Analyst Corner
Code of Conduct
and Ethics
TD Bank Group
Workforce Profile
Developing
Leaders
Campus Recruitment
Our vision is to be the better bank. To do that, we
need to attract and retain talented people who are
truly engaged in their work.
Why It’s Material to TD
Objective 2015 Results 2016 Results
(target in brackets)
Progress 2017 Target
Provide a great
place to work
Increase Employee
Engagement Index
81% 81% (increase
year over year)
82%
Reduce average
global turnover
21.34% 20.08% (reduce
year over year)
Reduce year
over year
Met Did not meetOn track
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Pulse Survey Results
1
Selected questions (% positive) 2016 2015 2014
EEI Composite:
My work gives me a personal feeling of accomplishment. 81% 80% 81%
I plan to be with TD one year from now. 84% 84% 85%
I am proud to say I work for TD. 85% 85% 86%
1 Percentage of respondents who agreed or strongly agreed with the statement.
Retention
TD’s average global turnover (voluntary and involuntary)
decreased to 20.08% in 2016, from 21.34% in 2015.
While we’ve seen a slight increase in voluntary turnover in
Canada (11.84%), it remains within the normal range
1
and
reflects TD’s longer-hours business model which requires
more part-time employees. Voluntary turnover rates
tend to be higher in U.S. banks primarily due to a more
competitive landscape for talent. TD’s voluntary turnover
was 18.34%, which is slightly higher than the industry
average of 16%
2
. In 2016, TD Bank made solid progress in
reducing turnover in the U.S. through management efforts.
We sought to improve the employee experience by:
Providing better scheduling options, especially
for part-time tellers and contact centre staff
Increasing the ratio of full-time positions, where
possible
Enhancing career development and teller-progression
programs
While retention in the U.S. is improving, it continues
to be a top priority in 2017.
TD named one
of the Best
Workplaces in
Canada for the
11th year in a row
by the Great Place
to Work Institute
TD awarded the
Best Talent
Management
Strategy by the
Canadian HR
Awards
TD presented
with a Talent
Management
Award from Chief
Learning Ofcer
magazine
AWARDS
1 According to a comparison of the
Big 5 Banks in Canada, conducted
by PWC in 2015, the average
voluntary turnover rate was
11.52%. Source is a syndicated
survey where all banks are
measured using common criteria.
2 McLagen Report: Retail Banking
Pay Practices 2012, p12.
Syndicated survey comparing
turnover at 23 U.S. banks.
3 A voluntary exit from TD occurs
when the employee chooses to
leave TD.
4 An involuntary exit from TD
occurs when employment is
terminated.
5 Data includes TD employees
who reside in the U.S., a broader
employee pool than TD Bank
America’s Most Convenient Bank;
excludes TD Wholesale Bank.
Employee Turnover (%)
2016 2015 2014
Average global turnover rate 20.08% 21.34% 18.40%
Canada
Voluntary
3
11.84 10.95 9.26
Involuntary
4
4.50 4.95 3.65
Retirement 1.22 1.48 1.41
Total 17.56 17.38 14.31
U.S.
5
Voluntary
3
18.34 22.61 20.11
Involuntary
4
6.43 7.31 7.01
Retirement 0.57 0.68 0.59
Total 25.35 30.42 27.71
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Workforce Profile
(as of Oct. 31, 2016)
<
30 Years 30%
3050 Years 49%
>
50 Years 21%
Employee Age Profile
Canada 59,399
U.S. 27,494
International 1,057
Employees by Region
86,000+
Number of Employees
Training & Development (Global)
2016 2015 2014
Investment in training (millions of dollars)
1
$83.8 $83.4 $88.5
Investment in training (dollars) per employee
1
$835 $877 $969
Amount employees received through TD’s Tuition Assistance
for external learning (millions of dollars) $26.4 $20.5 $21.7
Average number of days of training
2
3.3 3.7 3.3
Average hours of training
3
per:
Executive
4
35 29
5
9
People manager
4
30 22 21
Employee (non-manager)
4
24 24 26
1 I ncludes the courses available
through TD’s Learning
Management System, as well
as external courses, certificates
and accreditations.
2 An average day is considered
eight hours for U.S. employees
and 7.5 for all other employees.
3 Excludes training hours tracked
outside of TD’s Learning
Management System because
the data is not available
and cannot be reasonably
estimated.
4 Executive includes TD job levels
Assistant Vice President and
above. People manager includes
an employee who has one or
more direct reports. Employee
(non-manager) includes an
employee who does not have
any direct reports.
5 The increase in training figures
can be attributed to a number
of new eLearning modules
distributed to Executives to
support leadership practices.
Human Capital Development
Developing our colleagues is one of TD’s key priorities.
It is critical for our future growth and is a key
accountability for TD leaders at all levels. Highlights of
our 2016 initiatives include the following:
We provide regular career coaching, mentoring,
on-the-job training and a variety of tools and resources
to support every stage of the career journey.
We offered almost 18,000 eLearning courses offered
through TD’s Learning Management System (LMS),
including mandatory compliance courses. In 2016,
TD employees completed more than two million online
courses to further their development.
Over 1,800 leadership development courses offered.
More than 78,000 courses were completed by TD
executives and managers, improving their ability to
apply TD’s business strategy, leadership values, culture
and talent priorities.
Over 1,500 employees took advantage of our Short-
Term Assignment Policy, which lets them apply for
assignments to build new skills and experiences
without losing their status in their current role.
In 2016, we invested $83.8 million globally in training
and developing our employees, up from $83.4 million
in 2015. The reduction in spending per employee since
2014 can be attributed to increased delivery of training
through virtual classrooms rather than in-person
workshops, which are more expensive to operate.
The quantity of training per person, averaging 3.3
days, remained consistent as employees continued to
embrace virtual learning options.
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Recruitment
TD continues to invest significantly in campus programs
to attract and develop the next generation of leaders.
For example, we provide paid internships, have co-op
programs with colleges and universities and offer unique
rotational programs that allow recent graduates to explore
different career options at TD while building their network
and industry knowledge. Both interns and early-career
hires receive mentorship from senior employees on
career development.
Digital Innovation and Talent
Two years ago, TD began a digital transformational journey:
We have invested significantly to modernize and
standardize our technology infrastructure across TD
through our DASH program. A bank-wide program,
DASH stands for Drive for Agility, Speed and High-
Tech Innovation and it’s all about making TD the
better bank. The program is realizing many business
benefits, including simplifying the way we work,
making it easier for employees to do their jobs and
becoming more responsive to our customers' needs.
To attract scarce, high-performing talent in fields such
as data science and analytics, we have a dedicated
technology careers section on our website, a Technology
Co-op/Internship program and a Technology Associate
Rotational Program that gives undergrad students a
unique opportunity to work with various IT managers
and areas across the bank over a two-year period.
We are building TD’s capabilities as an exciting tech
incubator. One example is our collaboration with
Communitech, a non-profit industry-led innovation
hub in Waterloo, Ontario. The TD Lab is located within
the Communitech Hub, and we work alongside
pioneering companies from the start-up world to
explore cutting-edge digital solutions for the financial
services sector. This ”idea factory” is helping TD
harness emerging technologies for our clients and
transforming our operations.
49%
Positions filled
from within TD
68,827 hiring manager interviews
6,132 employees have worked here for 25 or more years.
40,247
Hires
Over 1,029,493 applicants/candidates in 2016
114,109 recruiter interviews
Investing in Talent
18,000+
eLearning courses
offered through
TD’s Learning
Management
System (LMS)
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We view inclusion and diversity as a business
imperative in today’s global market. It’s how we
attract and develop the best people, connect with
our customers and harness a richer variety of
experiences, perspectives and abilities that make
our business stronger.
Why It’s Material to TD
2014, with the following five strategic priorities established
for 2015–17: accountability, talent, inclusive leadership,
winning in the marketplace, and governance.
In 2016 the IDLC implemented changes to the council and
TD’s approach. Each business line and function is now
responsible for driving accountability for inclusion and
diversity into its business objectives and is being measured
on its progress on an annual basis. While we continue to
have specific areas of focus – Indigenous Peoples (Canada),
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allies (LGBTA), people
with disabilities, veterans (U.S.), visible minorities, and
women in leadership – we are building initiatives that span
across these identity groups and their intersection points.
Programs
Our approach is underpinned by a strong suite of diversity
training programs, mentoring tools, resource groups,
flexible work options, accommodations and forums for
sharing ideas and experiences. All new hires are required
to complete diversity and inclusion awareness training.
TD’s recruitment team proactively conducts outreach to
attract candidates from diverse talent pools.
We also have a vibrant community of over 50 Employee
Networks aimed at building awareness and education on
a wide variety of inclusion and diversity topics. Many of
these networks exist both virtually and in person, giving
employees the opportunity to connect.
Management Approach
Building an inclusive and diverse organization has been
a formal business strategy at TD since 2005. Our goal
is to create an inclusive bank that reflects the diverse
communities we serve. We have embedded inclusion and
diversity into every aspect of our business – from our
workplace practices to our customer relationships and
community involvement.
Governance
Our Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council (IDLC),
originally formed in 2005, comprises senior leaders
across TD and is chaired by Riaz Ahmed, TD Bank Group
Head & CFO. The IDLC sets the bank’s inclusion and
diversity strategy, oversees its progress and is supported
by more than 300 leaders who are active on diversity
subcommittees and regional councils. Every three years
the IDLC and its committees review the overall inclusion
and diversity strategy, setting new three-year goals,
objectives and supporting tactics. The last review was in
3.2 Inclusion and Diversity
3.1 Employee Engagement 3.2 Inclusion and Diversity 3.3 Health and Well-Being
Analyst Corner
Code of Conduct
and Ethics
Our Commitment
to Diversity
Diversity
Governance
Serving Diverse
Needs
Employee Equity
Report
TD and Indigenous
Communities in
Canada
Mental Health Community People With Disabilities U.S. Network
TD South Asian Community Employee Network Women in Leadership Mentorship
TD Black Community Employee Network Women in Leadership Flexible Work Options Network
TD Chinese Community Employee Network Indigenous Employee Circle
Hispanos@TD Community Employee Network Working Moms and Dads Network
TD Korean Community Employee Network LGBTA Share Your Pride Network
Parents of Children With Disabilities Network Veterans Employee U.S. Network
Our 50+ Employee Networks Include:
Related Topics
Financial Access
and Inclusion
Strategic
Philanthropy
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Women in Leadership (WIL)
TD’s Women in Leadership network, with more than
11,500 women across Canada and the U.S., continues to
provide support, tools and opportunities for women at
every stage in their careers.
In 2016, we conducted listening tours with over 700 TD
women across our North American operations to learn
about their evolving employment needs and expectations.
This input has informed our new WIL strategy, which will
be launched in 2017. In the U.S., we mentored 563 female
employees through our Emerging Leaders program.
TD works to publicly champion and build awareness of
gender equality issues. Last year TD became a member of
the 30% Club, a collaborative effort of business leaders to
improve gender representation in corporate governance.
TD also partnered with the University of Toronto’s Rotman
School of Management to publish a national report on the
professional advancement of women in Canada, the result
of a year-long research project and essay competition that
engaged working women across the country.
Performance in 2016
In Canada, we increased the representation of women
at VP levels and above to 37.3%, from 35.7% in 2015,
and of minorities at VP levels and above to 14.7%,
up from 12.7% in 2015.
We continue to work toward a goal of 40% women
in senior leadership roles in Canada. (In 2017, we set
a specific goal to reach this target by 2020.)
There was a high level of engagement in inclusion
and diversity forums and initiatives.
Survey results show women and men share equally
high confidence in meeting career objectives with TD.
Performance Trends: Workforce Diversity at TD (Canada)
1
Labour Market
Availability
2
2016 2015 2014
Women Overall 53.6% 58.0% 59.6% 60.2%
Senior management
3
37.3% 35.7% 33.7%
Middle and other
management
4
44.2% 45.0% 46.5%
Visible Minorities
5
Overall 24.7% 29.1% 27.9% 29.5%
Senior management
3
14.7% 12.7% 11.2%
Middle and other
management
4
31.6% 29.7% 26.3%
Indigenous Peoples
5
Overall 2.1% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3%
Senior management
3
1.7% 0.9% 1.4%
Middle and other
management
4
0.9% 0.9% 0.9%
People With Overall 5.7% 5.9% 5.9% 6.3%
Disabilities
5
Senior management
3
5.0% 5.8% 6.4%
Middle and other
management
4
5.6% 5.3% 6.1%
1 Includes all Canadian businesses
and full-time and part-time
employees. Data from 2015
and 2016 are based on internal
reporting and definitions. Previous
years represent the amounts
reported to the Canadian federal
government.
2 Labour Market Availability based
on 2011 Census of Canada.
3 Senior Management includes TD
job levels Vice President and above
who have signing authority.
4 The category of ”middle and other
management” as determined by
the Canadian federal government
for employment equity reporting:
”middle and other managers
receive instructions from senior
managers and administer
the organization’s policy and
operations through subordinate
managers or supervisors.” Refer
to the Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada (HRSDC)
website for more information.
5 Data is voluntarily disclosed by
employees.
TD named one
of Canada’s
Best Diversity
Employers for the
fifth year in a row by
Mediacorp.
Listed in DiversityInc’s
Top 50 Companies
for Diversity for the
fourth year in
a row, this year at
the 39th spot. TD
Bank also ranked
11th on DiversityIncs
Diversity Councils list.
AWARDS
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Minorities
TD is committed to finding, building and nurturing talent
from people of all backgrounds. In 2016, for example, we:
Created a North American strategy to increase our
focus on sourcing talent from the African-American/
Black community and build relationships with key
schools and organizations to recruit talent. In the
U.S. we participated in eight recruitment events with
Black business organizations to help increase minority
employee representation.
Engaged 68 employees in our Visible Minority
Leadership Program, a two-day program to strengthen
their ability to lead and communicate authentically.
The program is supplemented with one year of
group mentoring by members of the Visible Minority
Leadership committee.
Grew our Latinos in Leadership resource group to more
than 2,600 members.
People with Disabilities
Our Assistive Technology program tests new technology,
partners with employees to ensure that they are
comfortable with their accommodations and provides
advice to IT teams on accessibility (see feature story on
page 4). Last year, 2,768 employees received workplace
accommodations, which included 1,044 pieces of assistive
technology or software deployed by our Assistive
Technology team.
We have seen considerable success in targeted hiring
initiatives on both sides of the border. In the U.S., we
are participating in Going for the Gold, a three-year
pilot project of the U.S. Business Leadership Network
to advance disability inclusion and recruitment in the
workplace. TD is one of nine companies involved and
committed to meeting disability-hiring targets. As a result,
we’ve hired over 250 people with disabilities since the
program’s inception in June 2014. In Canada, we worked in
partnership with Lime Connect Canada, Career Edge and
Specialisterne and launched a targeted program at two
of our branches in Vancouver, B.C., to provide meaningful
employment to nearly 100 new employees with disabilities.
TD listed on the
2017 Bloomberg
Gender-Equality
Index.
Scored 100% on
the 2016 Disability
Equality Index for
the second year in
a row.
Named one of
Affinity Magazine’s
2016 Top
Corporations for
LGBT Economic
Empowerment.
AWARDS
Jenn Ocampo-King is Director, Prime Brokerage, with TD Securities. In 2016, she won
Catalyst Canada’s first Emerging Leader Award for being an exceptional role model
for women and for championing inclusive workplaces. At the early age of 15, Jenn was
living on her own and supporting her family. When she received the opportunity to join
the capital markets industry, she seized it and took ownership of her career.
Having benefited from the support of others, Jenn generously gives back to TD and her
community to ensure others receive similar guidance in navigating their careers. She is
the co-founder and Chair of the TD Securities Women in Leadership Champion Network,
has planned more than 50 mentor/mentee events for junior women and runs regular
networking and panel sessions with senior executives. Jenn was also recognized by
Women in Capital Markets in 2014, winning the Rising Star Award for inspiring greater
diversity in Canada’s capital markets, a traditionally male-dominated field.
A ”Catalyst” for Women in Business
SPOTLIGHT
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Human Rights
In every country in which TD operates, we support and
respect the protection of human rights. We also share
the values reflected in international proclamations about
human rights, such as the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.
We adhere to and, in many cases, exceed all applicable
labour laws and standards addressing issues such
as equal pay, hours of work and child labour. TD’s
Respectful Workplace Policy and our Health and Safety
Policy articulate our commitment to providing a work
environment free from any form of harassment and
unlawful discrimination, where every employee, customer,
client and independent contractor is treated with dignity
and respect. TD’s employees are the heart of everything
we do and we encourage an inclusive and diverse working
environment. TD’s model is one of employee engagement
and we encourage open dialogue to help us create a
positive working environment where all employees
can thrive.
Under the TD Code of Conduct and Ethics, every employee
and director of TD is expected and required to assess
every business decision and every action on behalf of the
organization in light of whether it is right, legal and fair.
Robust internal investigation and escalation processes are
followed when concerns are raised regarding harassment,
unlawful discrimination or other conduct that would
contravene these policies. Employees and Directors attest
to compliance with these policies on an annual basis.
We promote Indigenous rights and support the principle
of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), with our
commitment reflected in TD’s Environmental Policy and
Environmental Management System.
TD educates employees on relevant human rights issues
through various communications and learning programs,
including inclusion and diversity training.
In 2016, we formed a Human Rights Working Committee,
tasked with responding to the U.K.’s new legislation on
Modern Slavery. This cross-functional committee met
regularly to understand relevant issues and develop the
TD Bank Group Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.
Indigenous Peoples in Canada
In 2016, we continued to educate our workforce on the
history, culture and opportunities (talent and business) of
Indigenous peoples in Canada, throughout the year and
during our Aboriginal History Month celebrations. We
hosted an internal employee event featuring a keynote
speech by Roberta Jamieson, president and CEO of Indspire,
who discussed the empowerment of Indigenous peoples
through education and the opportunities to harness the
abilities of this emerging and enabled workforce.
Participation in the Indigenous Employee Circle, an
online community, grew to 827 members, up from
716 members in 2015.
We have begun to recognize traditional lands and
territories as we open events. In a few cases, we have
also engaged Elders/Knowledge-Keepers to provide a
traditional opening to events.
In 2016, we again published TD and Indigenous
Communities in Canada, a report that communicates
our commitments and actions in support of Aboriginal
success in the workplace, economy and community.
LGBTA
Since first introducing same-sex benefits to our Canadian
workforce in 1994, we have made significant progress in
creating a truly inclusive workplace for LGBTA employees
wherever we operate. These efforts continued in 2016; for
example, we:
Introduced an important design change to new and
renovated branches going forward, whereby we will
build gender-neutral washrooms. An emerging best
practice in North America, these single-stall, accessible
washrooms are available for use by any person,
regardless of their gender identity or expression.
Sponsored 62 Pride events across North America to
engage our employees while supporting the community.
Organized several LGBTA networking events in the
U.S. and launched our first LBTQ Women’s Network.
Veterans in the U.S.
While this community is a newer priority for TD, we have
an employee resource group that focuses on opportunities
for veterans and helps them transition from active duty
to the workplace. In 2016, TD participated in over 10
recruitment events with organizations focused on finding
jobs for veterans. This resulted in 80 new hires. We also
created a military skills translator tool specific to roles at
TD for our recruiters and produced a video launched on
Veterans Day that celebrated employees who have served
their country.
Included among
the Top 25
Trailblazing
Companies for
demonstrating a
public commitment
to LGBT people
and issues.
Scored 100% on
the 2016 Corporate
Equality Index
for the eighth year
in a row.
AWARDS
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Management Approach
Protecting and promoting the well-being of our employees
is part of our effort to provide an extraordinary work-
place. To achieve this, we have extensive programs in place
to help employees assess, manage and improve their well-
being in three critical areas: physical, financial and mental.
Physical Well-Being
TD has a clear North American Health and Safety (H&S)
policy and a dedicated H&S management system and
delivers regular training and communications to keep
managers and employees informed.
In Canada, the H&S team, a National Policy
H&S Committee, and people managers and H&S
representatives in each location across the country
work with employees to ensure H&S programs
support applicable regulations and are effective
across our operations.
In the United States, the same goal is achieved by the
Safety team with support from Safety Committees,
Human Resources, people managers and cooperation
from all employees to ensure a safe working
environment.
Financial Well-Being
As part of TD’s investment in employee well-being, we
offer a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical,
dental and insurance options that provide choice and
flexibility to best meet the changing needs of our
employees and their families. We are also proud to offer
a robust compensation package, an employee share
ownership plan (Canada), a competitive defined benefit
pension plan (Canada) and 401(k) (U.S.) and group savings
plans to help employees meet their financial goals.
Online retirement and financial planning tools are
available, which provide employees personalized
projections to assist with short- and long-term planning,
including information and advice on their pension
arrangements. Additionally, employees have access to
legal and financial support services to help deal with a
number of issues, including debt/credit management, legal
bankruptcy, contracts, landlord and tenant issues, etc.
3.3 Health and Well-Being
Why It’s Material to TD
We recognize that for employees to perform at their
best, they need to be healthy, happy and supported in
managing their work/life demands.
TD’s Approach to Well-Being
Physical Well-Being
Benefit plans
Wellness account
Seasonal flu coverage
Insurance coverage
Retiree benefits
Workplace accommodations
WELL building standard
Health and safety
Financial Well-Being
• Compensation
Employee savings plans
Share ownership plan*
• Pension/401(k)
Scholarship programs
Incentive plans
Discounts and banking
benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Mental Well-Being
• Vacation/PTO
(paid time off)
Reward and recognition
Leave policies
Flexible work options
Volunteer grants
Emergency child care*
Employee ombudsman
Critical incident response
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Analyst Corner
Summary of Benefit
Programs
TD’s Approach to
Compensation
Code of Conduct
and Ethics
Whistleblower
Hotline
TD’s Approach to
Job Transitions
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87%
Of employees
agree that TD
supports their
ambition to
get involved
in corporate
responsibility
initiatives.
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Work-Related Injuries
1
2016 2015 2014
Canada
Minor injuries
2
255 (0.43%) 193 (0.33%) 233 (0.39%)
Disabling injuries
3
148 (0.25%) 107 (0.19%) 130 (0.22%)
Employee days absent beyond day of injury
4
2,667 1,569 2,161
Fatalities due to work-related accidents 0 0 0
U.S.
Medical/report only claims filed through workers’ compensation
5
454 467 607
Indemnity claims filed through workers’ compensation 38 53 60
Employee days absent beyond day of injury 2,334 2,832 3,853
Fatalities due to work-related accidents 0 0 0
1 Figures in parentheses indicate
accident statistics as a percentage of
our workforce in the country noted,
as at the end of the calendar year.
2 Injuries that are treatable in the
workplace, with no time lost beyond
the day of injury.
3 Injuries that result in lost time in the
workplace on any day following the
injury for each of the years shown.
4 Number and severity of disabling
accidents increased in 2016 due to an
increase in time lost in the categories
of slips/trips/falls, robberies and
medically related incidents. Some
other accident categories decreased
in number of days absent compared
to 2015.
5 Workers’ compensation claims below
$2,500 or any claim that requires
no payment or activity other than
generating a report.
Mental Well-Being
TD provides a wide array of options for paid and unpaid
time off to assist employees who need time away from
the workplace to deal with personal situations such as
the birth or adoption of a child, the death of a loved one
or completion of a post-graduate degree. In 2016, we
reviewed our internal policies and programs to ensure
they provide sufcient support to sustain a psychologically
healthy and safe workplace. TD remains committed to
supporting employee mental well-being in the workplace,
and we will continue to implement recommendations from
the review through 2017.
Performance in 2016
Canada
Refreshed the employee websites that host benefits,
pension and savings programs to provide a better user
experience and improved resources.
Launched a Total Health Index Assessment tool.
Participating employees receive a personalized,
confidential report with recommendations and resources
to help meet their total health needs.
Expanded the list of eligible illnesses from three to 17
in our critical illness insurance program.
Announced coverage for psychologist services to our
core medical plan.
Invited 10,000 TD employees to participate in a
Guarding Minds @ Work survey to assess employee
perception of psychological health and safety in the
workplace. The results will help us identify next steps in
promoting a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
U.S.
Enhanced our process for employees requesting
workplace accommodations, which has helped to reduce
costs and improve the employee experience.
Launched a safety-training module for all our fleet drivers.
Launched a new mobile-friendly website that highlights
the full package of programs, discounts and services
available to employees to support their physical,
financial and mental well-being.
Hosted a series of financial education sessions for
employees on retirement savings, money management
and personal budgeting.
In both Canada and the U.S., work-related injuries remain
at very low levels as shown in the table below:
Total Spent on Compensation
and Benefits
$9.0b $9.3b$8.5b
2014 2015 2016
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TD receives worlds
first WELL building
certification
TD is breaking new ground as the worlds first
organization to achieve WELL certification. Administered
by the International WELL Building Institute, a
public benefit corporation, WELL is the worlds first
building standard and certification system focused on
the health and wellness of building occupants.
We retrofitted one floor of TD Centre, our corporate headquarters in downtown
Toronto, to provide workplace wellness features. The pilot project was awarded
WELL Gold Certified
TM
Project Under WELL v1 certification in May 2016 for having
incorporated WELL features in all seven categories of building performance: air,
water, light, nourishment, fitness, mind and comfort.
Employees are very positive about the space, and we’re applying what we’ve
learned to other projects. The WELL certification, along with our sustainable and
energy-efficient design standards, has made TD a true pioneer in designing and
building spaces that are healthier for employees, as well as better for
the environment.
CASE STUDY
Early Adopter:
Employee relations
We strive to foster a culture of open communication,
providing employees a number of channels to comfortably
raise their concerns directly within the organization.
Our Employee Complaint Resolution Process helps
to ensure that the employee has various channels to
report their concern and that the matter is directed to
the right people and is resolved quickly, objectively and
without fear of reprisal.
Our Employee Ombuds Office is an impartial,
confidential and informal resource available for all
employees to discuss work-related concerns and
review possible options for resolution. In 2016, 1,309
employees used this service, down from 1,560 in 2015.
TD’s Whistleblower Hotline provides a means
by which employees and other stakeholders can
anonymously report any concerns regarding
ethical, legal or accounting matters without fear
of repercussions. TD’s Whistleblower Hotline is
independently managed by a third-party.
Our Global Employee Relations group is responsible for
maintaining meaningful work standards, policies and
practices that are consistent with TD’s commitment to
the overall employee experience and the bank’s business
objectives, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
The group provides guidance to human resources
practitioners and management on complex employment
matters in order to ensure that TD's policies and practices
are applied consistently across the organization and that all
matters are addressed in a way that is fair and transparent.
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Highlights
RE100
First Canadian company
to join RE100; met
the 100% renewable
electricity commitment.
Green Bonds
TD Securities participated
in $5.4 billion of green
bond underwriting.
$9.3 million
Donated to community
environment projects.
Dow Jones
Sustainability
World Index
Only Canadian bank listed.
TD is proud to be a North American environmental leader. In
2016 that leadership meant continuing our focus on helping to
build a lower-carbon economy, from financing and investing in a
multitude of renewable energy initiatives to reducing the direct –
and indirect – environmental impact of our operations.
Material topics in this chapter:
Climate Change
Responsible Finance
Responsible Investing
Eco-Efficiency
4.0
Environment
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Environment is integrated into TD’s Enterprise Risk
Management Framework. Our environmental governance
structure ensures alignment with the Framework and
incorporates Board and senior executive oversight as
well as direct involvement of business segment leaders.
A member of the bank’s Senior Executive Team is
designated as TD’s Senior Executive Environmental
Champion. Our actions are outcome-focused, with results
measured through external reporting and compliance
with our voluntary commitments.
We compare our environmental performance to a
number of external benchmarks: CDP, the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index, Sustainalytics, the FTSE4Good, the
Ethibel Sustainability Index and also the Canadian Federal
Sustainable Development Strategy which aligns with the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Approach: Create value by embedding an environmental perspective into our business
Environmental Governance
Environmental
Financing
Sustainable
Investing
Find
Environmental
Solutions
Build Stronger
Communities
We support environ-
mental education,
build capacity in
grassroots organizations
and increase natural
capital value through
donations, scholarships
and grants and by
volunteering our time.
We embed
environmental, social
and governance
performance into our
investment decision-
making and provide
information that allows
our investors to make
informed decisions.
We share our expertise
and collaborate with
others to work toward
solutions for complex
environmental issues.
We work to improve
the eco-efficiency of
our facilities, our
business operations
and our supply chain.
We support
the transition
to the lower-
carbon economy
while maintaining
economic prosperity.
Reduce Our
Environmental
Footprint
For more information on our benchmarking indices, see page 60.
Carbon Neutral
RE100
UN PRI
UN PSI
Equator Principles
Green Bond Principles
Corporate Responsibility Report
CDP
DJSI
Sustainalytics
MSCI
Environ-
mental Risk
Green
Products
Community
and
Employees
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, RISK COMMITTEE
ENVIRONMENTAL STEERING COMMITTEE
VOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS REPORTING
Operational
Footprint
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY GROUPS
We recognize that now more than ever we need to understand – and address – long-term trends related
to climate change while supporting economic growth. We believe we have a responsibility to our clients to
provide financial options for operating in a lower-carbon economy and a responsibility to our employees
and the communities we serve to facilitate greener living.
KAREN CLARKE-WHISTLER, CHIEF ENVIRONMENT OFFICER, TD BANK GROUP
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Climate change is a megatrend that has wide-ranging
and long-term implications for global economies.
Climate change-related risk has the potential to affect
virtually every area of business in the financial services
sector. But there are also opportunities to support
our customers in the transition to a lower-carbon
economy and to enhance the resilience of man-
made structures.
Why it’s Material to TD
Key initiatives relevant to TD’s business include:
Establishment by the Financial Stability Board of an
industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial
Disclosures with a mandate to develop a set of
voluntary climate-related financial risk disclosures
Canada-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
reduction targets and a commitment to phase out
coal-powered electricity by 2030
Canadian federal and provincial carbon-pricing
policies and greenhouse gas reduction targets
Development of methodologies for deriving company-
specific science-based targets for greenhouse
gas reduction
In 2017, we will commence our new five-year
environmental strategy to better align TD’s policies,
positions and goals with the new initiatives and the
goals of the Paris Agreement.
Performance in 2016
Mitigation
In 2016, we continued to reduce our direct and indirect
GHG emissions:
Remained carbon-neutral, continuing to reduce our
enterprise greenhouse gas emissions and procuring
renewable energy credits (RECs) to account for 100%
of the electricity we used.
Continued to green our supply chain by becoming
the first Canadian company to join the CDP supply
chain program, as well as becoming a signatory to the
Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles and
Renewable Energy 100 (RE100).
Management Approach
Our Climate Change Position and Strategy:
We identified climate change as a megatrend in 2009,
and we made the choice to lead. We have taken a
comprehensive long-term approach by embedding
considerations of climate-change-related issues and
opportunities throughout our entire business. Our
strategy addresses both key elements of climate change:
Mitigation and Adaption.
The Paris Agreement (December 2015) triggered many
international and national initiatives aimed at ”holding
the increase in global average temperature to well below
two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
4.1 Climate Change
Mitigation
Reducing GHG emissions
Green buildings
Generating renewable energy through on-site
solar panels
Purchasing RECs and carbon offsets
Energy efficiency initiatives
Sustainable transportation
Adaptation
Increasing resilience
• Enhancing risk management
• Innovation in our insurance business
• Building and infrastructure retrofits
Supporting community resilience projects, green
infrastructure and enhancement of natural capital
Analyst Corner
Environmental
Governance
TD’s Environmental
Policy
2016 Carbon Neutral
Schedule
2016 Environmental
Impact Table
2016 Natural Capital
Valuation
2016 Green Products
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Grew our low-carbon financing portfolio and took steps
to position ourselves for future growth, booking a year-
over-year increase of $2.6 billion and bringing our total
to $10.8 billion since 2006.
Continued to grow our green product business: TD Auto
Finance offered preferred pricing to auto dealers for
electric and hybrid vehicles, complementing our green
insurance offering, which grew 7% in 2016.
Supported government-led carbon policy and actions,
joining the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition as a
founding member of this Canadian government-led
initiative.
Provided thought leadership on carbon policy through
TD Economics reports and through support of important
third-party initiatives, including the Conference
Board of Canada project Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
Canadian Economic and Social Implications of Deep
GHG Reductions, Canadas Ecofiscal Commission,
and Pembina Institute initiatives on green buildings
encouraging climate action.
Adaptation
The impacts from ongoing climate change are highly
variable across our North American footprint. They include
rising sea levels and increased potential for flooding, as
well as increased frequency of severe weather events,
drought, loss of permafrost and crop damage. We continue
to study and learn how to adapt to climate change.
TD Insurance, which leads our efforts in this area, made
considerable progress in 2016:
As a member of the UNEP-FI Principles for
Sustainable Insurance (PSI), TD Insurance reported
on its progress in embedding the Principles into its risk
management approach.
We continued to fund research and support
collaborative approaches aimed at improving
disaster resilience through leading industry
associations and research institutions such as the
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR),
the Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER)
Emerging Risk research program and the Alberta Severe
Weather Management Society and actively participated
on the Insurance Bureau of Canada’s Natural
Catastrophe Committee.
We introduced resilience-related insurance
discounts for customers in the Province of Alberta
who choose stronger and longer-life-expectancy roofing
materials to reduce damage from extreme weather
events such as hailstorms.
We deployed Mobile Response Units to provide
disaster relief to two cities experiencing catastrophic
incidents: Fort McMurray, Alberta, in the wake of the
massive wildfire in May (see case study on page 3),
and Calgary, following the major hailstorm in late July.
Research shows that people in Miami consider rising tides to be the number one
environmental issue they face. Flooding occurs in the coastal city on a regular basis –
a decades-old problem that’s getting worse as a result of a changing climate.
We are supporting an innovative program in Miami to increase protection from rising
sea levels. In 2016, TD provided support to The Trust for Public Land to install five
green Fitness Zones in Miami-Dade County parks, which provide flood protection zones
and accessible outdoor gyms for community use.
Water conservation and flood protection features include:
Rain gardens to absorb excess water
Newly planted trees that provide shade and cool the air
Drought-tolerant native plants
Permeable pavement to reduce flooding and surface temperatures
Green Infrastructure Helps City of Miami Increase Flood Protection
CASE STUDY
TD listed as top-scoring Canadian
bank by CDP in 2016
1
AWARDS
TD’s
Low-Carbon
Journey
(PDF)
See our progress
since 2010.
4.1 Climate Change 4.2 Responsible Finance 4.3 Responsible Investing 4.4 Eco-Efficiency
1 With a score of A-, TD placed in the
leadership category of performance.
TD is the top scoring Canadian bank
among the Big 5 Banks: Bank of
Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada and
Bank of Nova Scotia.
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Green Bond Investment
$384 million
Total green bond holdings within
TD’s investment portfolio
Corporate Environment Programs
$77 million
Funds dedicated to corporate
environment programs
Community Environment Projects
$60 million
Sponsorships for community
environmental projects
TD Friends of the Environment
Foundation (TD FEF)
$82 million
Total donation amount raised
by customers and employees
through TD FEF to support
environmental initiatives in
communities across Canada
$12 billion
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION
4.1 Climate Change 4.2 Responsible Finance 4.3 Responsible Investing 4.4 Eco-Efficiency
TDs Contribution to the
Lower-Carbon Economy
2006-2016
Lower-Carbon Lending
$10.8 billion
Loans and credit provided to
companies and projects that are
facilitating the transition to the
lower-carbon economy
Energy Efficiency in
Affordable Housing
$430 million
Investment in affordable housing
projects with energy efficiency
construction components through
the U.S. federal Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit program
Carbon Neutral Commitment
$15 million
Purchase of carbon offsets and
renewable energy credits to meet
our carbon neutral commitment
Eco-Efficiency Upgrades
$83 million
Investment in energy and eco-
efciency initiatives for TD’s
corporate and retail facilities
Small-Scale Renewable and
Energy Efficiency Projects
$164 million
Financing for small-scale renewable
and energy-efficiency projects
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One of our greatest opportunities to facilitate
environmental progress in society is through
lending and banking solutions. As a responsible
bank, we need to align with commitments made
by our governments to support the growth of the
North American economy while also promoting
the transition to a lower-carbon world.
Why It’s Material to TD
For environmentally sensitive sectors, we employ
enhanced sector-specific due diligence. Where we
believe that there is potential for significant risk, we
insert additional conditions in order to mitigate that
risk and, in some cases, may decide not to pursue the
relationship further.
Our North American focus means that we operate primarily
in countries with robust, enforceable environmental
regulatory regimes. Nonetheless there are emerging
environmental issues that are not yet fully captured within
current regulations, including resilience, cumulative effects
and free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) of Indigenous
peoples. We have incorporated review processes related to
these issues into our due diligence reviews.
TD has a long-standing commitment to advancing
the practical implementation of FPIC. Our work in
collaboration with multi-stakeholder groups to advance
good practice in this area within the Canadian context has
produced several important reports.
Performance in 2016
We provided $2.6 billion in low-carbon financing in 2016,
bringing our cumulative total to $10.8 billion since 2006.
6.5% of our non-retail lending activities were with
companies that we have designated as environmentally
sensitive based on potential for direct greenhouse gas
emissions and impact on water resources (see Total
Lending by Sector chart on page 38).
287 deals were subject to enhanced due diligence
through TD's environmental and social credit risk process.
TD continued to support good practices in the
implementation of FPIC by project proponents, including
sponsoring the 2016 report ”Free, Prior and Informed
Consent in Canada: Towards a New Relationship with
Indigenous Peoples” by Torys LLP.
We continued to grow and diversify our retail green
product offerings.
TD’s Energy and Environment Position
The Paris Agreement in 2015 triggered numerous
government actions aimed at driving the transition toward
a lower-carbon economy while continuing to support
traditional fossil fuel industries that are key to the North
American economy. TD is involved with all aspects of
energy supply, and in 2016 we updated TD’s Energy and
Environment Position to reflect our approach to balancing
economic and environmental interests within the rapidly
changing energy landscape.
1 See Table 23 in TD’s 2016 Annual
Report, page 44.
Management Approach
TD’s enterprise-wide business strategy is designed
to provide better returns to our investors for the risk
undertaken. Central to this strategy is our core business
focus on retail and commercial banking. Our lending
portfolio is retail-focused with more than 69% derived
from North American personal and residential lending.
1
We direct 93.5% of our lending to business sectors
that have low direct greenhouse gas emissions and low
impact on water resources. Approximately 6.5% of our
total lending portfolio has been to sectors that we have
identified as environmentally sensitive.
We manage environmental and social (E&S) risk based
on a life-cycle approach that begins well before our
formal engagement with a client and continues
throughout our relationship.
Our list of prohibited transactions includes
environmental criteria.
TD’s E&S Risk Policy for Non-Retail Credit Business
Lines applies to 100% of our non-retail lending
activities: general corporate-purpose, project and
fixed-asset financing. Our risk management procedures
include a review of the policies, processes and
performance of the borrower.
TD’s lending approach is relationship-based and our
wholesale banking focus is on general corporate
purpose loans. A small portion of TD’s lending is project
finance, which means that only a few loans qualify as
Equator Principle projects each year. However, since
2012 we have embedded the Principles into our E&S
Risk Policy, to ensure a consistent approach and an
additional level of protection.
4.2 Responsible Finance
Analyst Corner
TDs Environmental
Pol
icy
TD’s Environmental
and Social Risk
Process and
Prohibited
Transaction List
TD’s Energy and
Environment Position
2016 Carbon
and Water Risk
Assessment
2016 Equator
Principles Reporting
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6.5%
100%
of non-retail lending transactions
screened against TD’s E&S Credit
Risk Management process
287
transactions subject to enhanced
sector-specific due diligence
$2.6 billion
of non-retail lending in support of
the lower-carbon economy in 2016
Project finance transactions assessed under the Equator Principles
Number of Transactions
Sector
Region EP Category 2016
2
2015 2014
Mining 0 0 0
Infrastructure Americas A 1 0 0
Oil and gas 0 0 0
Power 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0
Total 1 0 0
Equator Principles
In 2016, TD provided funding for one qualifying category ”A” Equator project: the Dakota
Access Pipeline.
2
(approximately 6.5% of total lending)
Forestry 3%
Mining 7%
Power and Utilities 11%
Pipelines, Oil and Gas 18%
Agriculture 17%
Food and Beverage 15%
Automotive 29%
TOTAL
$39 billion
TD’s Total Lending by Sector
1
Environmentally Sensitive
Lending
Personal and Residential 69%
Retail and Service 11%
Manufacturing and Transport 7%
Commercial Real Estate 6%
Natural Resources 4%
Government 3%
Sector
$601
billion
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Deals subject to enhanced due diligence by sector in 2016
Sector Number of Reviews Percentage
Forestry 21 7%
Mining 30 11%
Pipelines, oil and gas 184 64%
Thermal power 52 18%
Total enhanced due diligence 287 100%
For more information see Appendix: ESG Performance
Read TD’s Statement
on the Dakota
Access Pipeline.
1 See Table 23 in TD’s 2016 Annual Report, page 44.
2 See TD’s 2016 Equator Principles Reporting for further details.
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Institutional and retail investors are increasingly
demanding greater disclosure of environmental,
social and governance (ESG) performance of their
investments. This demand is driving capital market
innovation and growth in sustainable investing
products. For example, over US$81 billion in green
bonds were issued globally in 2016.
Why It’s Material to TD
We employ a three-pronged approach to assessing
company performance through:
Investment analysis: We integrate ESG factors directly
into our investment analysis by incorporating ESG
considerations in our equity and credit research. We
maintain a proprietary ESG risk management matrix
on which we score every company in which we invest.
Engagement: We engage directly with companies
across a broad range of industries, meeting with company
leaders to understand the potential impacts of ESG risks
on their business and the processes in place to manage
those risks. Our discussions cover the management of
environmental and socially sensitive issues such as fuel
efficiency, safety, water treatment and carbon emissions.
Proxy voting: Exercising our voting rights as
shareholders is one of the key ways we can positively
influence environmental and social practices for the
companies in which we invest.
2016 Performance Highlights
We continued to meet our commitments as a signatory
to UN Principles for Responsible Investment. Based
on the 2015-16 UN PRI annual assessment report,
TDAM continued to be above or in line with our peers
globally with respect to screening investments for
ESG considerations.
We continued to support ESG-related shareholder
proposals and engaged with companies across a broad
range of industries.
Morningstar
2
, a leading investment research firm,
recently initiated sustainability ratings for mutual
funds. Twenty-five per cent of funds managed by TDAM
were rated high in terms of sustainability (as at March
31, 2016), the highest percentage among Canadian
investment managers at the time.
Management Approach
TD Asset Management (TDAM) is one of Canada’s largest
asset managers, managing more than $300 billion in
assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors.
We consider management of ESG risks within our
assessment of the management quality of companies in
which we invest.
TDAM has been a signatory to the UN Principles for
Responsible Investment (UN PRI) since 2009. We were
the first asset manager of a major Canadian financial
institution to make this commitment and are still one of
a relatively small number of mainstream asset managers
to do so. Our commitment to ESG integration extends
beyond the UN PRI. We also participate in CDP (formerly
the Carbon Disclosure Project), including the CDP Water
Program and the CDP Forests Program, and the Canadian
Coalition for Good Governance.
4.3 Responsible Investing
4.1 Climate Change 4.2 Responsible Finance 4.3 Responsible Investing 4.4 Eco-Efficiency
Analyst Corner
TD’s Environmental
Policy
2016 Green Bond
Assurance Statement
Sustainable
Investing Approach
TDAM RI
Transparency Report
TDAM Disclosure on
Proxy Practices
100%
ESG screening of
investments.
1
149
Shareholder proposals
supported relating to
ESG issues.
25%
Of funds managed by
TDAM rated high in
terms of sustainability
(Morningstar).
2
1 Excludes Epoch Investment Partners Inc.
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warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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Examples of TDAM Funds Rated High in Sustainability by Morningstar
1
Name Category
TD Balanced Income Canadian Neutral Balanced
TD Canadian Equity Canadian Focused Equity
TD Diversified Monthly Income Canadian Equity Balanced
TD Dividend Income Canadian Equity Balanced
TD Monthly Income Canadian Neutral Balanced
TD North American Dividend North American Equity
TD Strategic Yield Global Neutral Balanced
TD Tactical Monthly Income Tactical Balanced
Epoch Global Shareholder Yield Global Equity
1 © 2017 Morningstar Research
Inc. All rights reserved.
The information contained
herein: (1) is proprietary to
Morningstar; (2) may not be
copied or distributed; and (3) is
not warranted to be accurate,
complete or timely. Neither
Morningstar nor its content
providers are responsible for any
damages or losses arising from
any use of this information. Past
performance is no guarantee of
future results.
North American Socially Responsible
Investing (SRI) Portfolio
TDAM manages a North American SRI Portfolio for TD
Private Investment Counsel. The portfolio consists of best-
in-class sustainability leaders (80–100% of portfolio) and
emerging environmental specialists (up to 20% of portfolio).
The best-in-class segment seeks to invest in companies
that are leaders relative to their peers in the areas of
environmental impact, corporate governance and
social responsibility.
The environmental specialist segment identifies global
leaders in the areas of structural environmental growth:
water, resource efficiency and alternative energy.
One example of a best-in-class segment company is
WhiteWave Foods, which was one of our biggest holdings
in 2016, returning 43% on the success of its large brands.
As the chart below demonstrates, socially responsible
investments can have returns comparable to those of
traditional funds.
TD continues to play an important role in raising
awareness of ESG. We conducted a study of the impact of
electric vehicle adoption on global oil consumption, which
was featured on MoneyTalk television. The study found
that electric vehicle adoption does not pose a genuine
disruption threat to near-term oil consumption, due to low
power density and high battery costs; however it could
have a greater impact over the medium to longer term.
The greater near-term impact on oil demand relates to
the increasing fuel economy of new vehicles, driven by
government regulation and technology.
Performance Trends: TDs SRI Portfolio
1 As of December 31, 2016.
2 Benchmark: 50% S&P/TSX Composite TR – C$, 50% S&P 500 Net Total Return – $CAD.
Performance (Gross)
1
1 Mo. 3 Mo. YTD 1 Yr. 2 Yr. 3 Yr. 5 Yr.
SRI Fund 1.76% 3.54% 14.00% 14.00% 9.96% 11.61% 15.00%
Benchmark
2
1.66% 5.15% 14.18% 14.18% 9.76% 12.07% 14.31%
Difference 0.10% -1.62% -0.18% -0.18% 0.20% -0.46% 0.69%
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TD is playing an integral
role in the development
of the green bond market,
which is helping to finance
the transition to the lower-
carbon economy.
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$500 million
TD Green Bond issued in
2014 (the first in Canada by
a commercial bank).
Best-in-Class
Framework
Created in 2016 for issuing
and managing TD green bonds
Member of the Green
Bond Principles
1
TD Bank Group Green Bond
Investment Statement
We believe that incorporating
environmental considerations
as one of the many facets of
our investment decision-making
contributes to the overall integrity
of the economy and long-term
sustainability of the environment.
As such, we intend to allocate a
portion of new bond purchases in
our Treasury investment portfolio
to green investments that align
with our investment strategy.
Institutional Investors
Oversubscribed, the TD Green
Bond attracted several SRI funds
and 12 new investors to the bank.
Access to Retail Investors
The TD Green Bond was a top
10 holding of the TD Canadian
Money Market Fund in 2016.
$6.5 billion
TD’s participation in green
bond underwriting since 2010.
$384 million
Invested in green bonds since
2014 by TD’s Treasury Group
as part of managing the
bank's investment portfolio.
This includes $260 million
purchased in 2016.
Example:
$750 million issue
Ontario green bond to
support eight low-carbon
infrastructure projects.
Underwriting InvestingIssuing
Moving the Dial on Green Bonds
We issue, underwrite and invest in green bonds,
as well as educate others about the benefits.
1 Through the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).
Analyst Corner
2016 Green Bond
Use of Proceeds
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TD has an enterprise-wide Operational Footprint
Environmental Steering Committee that drives our eco-
efficiency performance. Member businesses include:
Enterprise Real Estate, Strategic Sourcing, Enterprise
Technology Solutions and the ATM (automated teller
machine) channel.
Performance in 2016
In 2016, we maintained our long-term focus on improving
the environmental performance of our facilities and
business operations.
Expanded our reporting of Scope 3 emissions to
account for emissions in our supply chain
Invested $83 million in eco-efficiency initiatives
since 2010
Invested over $8 million in carbon offset projects
across our footprint since 2010
Detailed environmental performance tables can be found
in the Appendix: ESG Performance.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Carbon emissions: Absolute GHG emissions have
decreased by 24% since 2008 (Scope 1 and 2).
Internal carbon price: $8/tonne CO
2
e.
Despite 23% growth in occupied space, since 2008
TD’s total GHG emissions from operating our business
decreased by 25%.
GHG emissions per dollar of revenue have decreased by
66%, since 2008 (Scope 1 and 2).
Achieved carbon neutrality:
Energy reduction: Saved 9.5 million kWh through
our 2016 energy reduction initiatives, saved over
3000 tonnes of CO
2
e.
Offsets: Over $680,000 invested in carbon offset
projects across our footprint in 2016.
RECs: Purchased RECs for 100% of our emissions
from electricity, investing $840,539 in renewable
projects in 2016.
Management Approach
As our geographical and physical presence continues to
grow, we strive to continually improve the eco-efciency
of our facilities and business operations. We collect and
review data at least annually within our Environmental
Management System. In addition to achieving year-over-
year carbon neutrality, which we have maintained since
2010, we have developed multi-year metrics and targets
to be achieved by 2020:
Zero absolute increase in GHG emissions, energy
and water use relative to a 2015 baseline
Zero decrease in waste diversion by 2020 relative to
a 2015 baseline (for sites that have complete waste
stream data)
40% reduction in paper use relative to a 2010 baseline
4.4 Eco-Efficiency
Why It’s Material to TD
Reducing the direct impact of business operations
is fundamental to being a credible environmental
leader. Eco-efficiency has tremendous business value,
not only in cost savings, but also as an innovation
platform. The experience gained from understanding
the risks and return on investment in eco-efficiency
initiatives can provide valuable insights about the
development of innovative green product offerings.
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Analyst Corner
Appendix: ESG Data
TD’s Environmental
Policy
2016 Carbon
Neutral Schedule
2016 Paper Schedule
2016 Energy and
GHG Reduction
Initiatives
2016 Environment
Goals and Scorecard
REC and Offset
Location Map
1 Scope 1 emissions include direct emissions from heating and cooling, leased aircraft and corporate fleet.
2 Scope 2 emissions include indirect emissions from electricity, heating and cooling.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Units 2016 2015 2014 2008
Scope 1
1
tonnes CO
2
e 47,150 55,557 57,811 48,443
Scope 2
2
tonnes CO
2
e 131,645 150,064 166,628 186,906
Total Scope 1 & 2 (Location Based) tonnes CO
2
e 178,796 205,621 224,439 235,349
GHG emission intensity (per square foot) kg CO
2
e/sq ft 7.17 8.19 9.1 12.26
GHG emission intensity (per million
dollars revenue)
tonnes CO
2
e/$m 5.21 6.54 7.56 16.04
EN-6
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In 2016, TD collaborated with
Bullfrog Power on a first-of-its-
kind renewable energy initiative
through which we are addressing
100% of the energy footprint of
our branches in Vancouver, as well
as a portion of business-related
travel in the city.
The initiative saw TD purchase Bullfrog Power’s
green electricity, green natural gas and green fuel,
which allowed us to address the full range of our
emissions footprint.
”This collaboration provides an innovative yet
simple model for how organizations can address
100% of their total energy footprint and support
the development of new renewable energy
projects,” says Bullfrog Power CEO Ron Seftel.
”I commend TD for its continued leadership in the
transition to a low-carbon economy.
Supporting the City of
Vancouver’s Greenest
City Action Plan
CASE STUDY
Energy, Water, Waste and Paper
• 7% reduction in energy use
1% decrease in our U.S. water use due to smart
irrigation installations
• 8% of waste data audited for reporting accuracy
23% reduction in paper use, which brings us to a
35% reduction since 2010
Green Buildings
We continue to improve the environmental performance
of our building portfolio, which spans over 25 million
square feet and consists of more than 2,600 facilities,
including retail and corporate space and data centres.
Highlights of our efforts last year include:
We added 21 LEED certifications, bringing the total
TD owned LEED-certified spaces to 198 (5% of total).
Additionally, landlord-owned LEED-certified TD
locations increased by 33, bringing the total LEED-
certified spaces we occupy to 231 (18% of total).
We are committed to LEED certification for new retail
locations we build in Canada and the U.S.
We updated our existing lease provisions to improve
building performance efficiency, occupant comfort
and landlord collaboration across our North American
corporate and retail portfolio.
A TD workspace in Toronto received the world’s First
WELL Gold Certified
TM
project under WELL v1 (see
case study on page 31).
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Paper Usage Units 2016 2015 2014 2010
Total paper Tonnes 9,800 12,689 13,738 15,159
Recycled content
Total % post-consumer
recycled content
%
13%
11%
11%
Certified sustainable
Total % certified (FSC/SFI)
%
84%
85%
84%
TD Centre’s first
LEED commercial
interiors certification
was given the
REmmy Corporate
Citizen Award
AWARDS
For more information see Appendix: ESG Performance
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Looking Ahead: Canada’s 150th Birthday
In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, TD is launching the TD Common Ground Project,
a national program committed to connecting communities through green spaces. Across
the country, in more than 150 communities, we’ll be improving neighbourhood parks and
green spaces, supporting locally run environmental programs and building outdoor classrooms.
This project represents a celebration of the way we live now – and a legacy for the future.
#TDCommonGround
2016 Eco-Efficiency Performance
GHG
ENERGY
Decrease in
energy use globally
7%
WATER
1%
Decrease in
water consumption
in the U.S.
Decrease in
Scope 1 and 2 GHG
emissions globally
13%
PAPER
23%
Reduction in
paper use across
North America
Equivalent to
62,904 trees
For more information see Appendix: ESG Performance
Equivalent to four
Olympic-sized
swimming pools
Equivalent to annual
energy use in
4,662 homes
Equivalent to the annual
carbon emissions of 5,666
passenger vehicles
Learn more:
commongroundproject.td.com
The more we get
together, the happier
we are.
All trade-marks are the property of their respective owners.
®
The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.
#TDCommonGround Project
Revitalizing green spaces in celebration
of Canada’s 150
th
birthday.
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CASE STUDY
Engaging Colleagues
and Communities
Employees
Independent surveys identify TD colleagues as among
the most environmentally engaged of any large company.
Through our employee engagement strategy we create
environment-focused programs for our employees
including individual Green Team activities and TD Green
Nation, an interactive site where employees pledge and
record green acts and track their environmental impact.
Communities
Our community environmental initiatives support small
and large organizations across North America and Europe.
Aligned with our environmental strategy, our community
programming focuses on three key areas: environmental
education and awareness, enhancing urban green spaces
and biodiversity and protecting natural areas and restoring
habitat. Here are highlights from 2016:
Canada
Established in 1990, TD Friends of the Environment
Foundation (TD FEF) is one of the biggest community
environmental foundations in Canada. In 2016, TD FEF
provided $5.5 million to more than 1,100 projects and
had a donor base of nearly 180,000 supporters.
U.S.
Through our Rooted In initiative we:
Became the first corporate environmental sponsor
of the New York High Line.
Are working with community organizations to green
over 120 neighbourhoods across five NYC boroughs.
Are helping to increase each Philadelphia
neighbourhood’s tree canopy by 30% and in 2016 gave
away 3,000 trees to community members.
Are partnering with The Trust for Public Land to
install green Fitness Zones in five Miami parks over
three years.
North America
Through the TD Forests program, we worked with
the Nature Conservancy of Canada and The Nature
Conservancy in the U.S. over the past five years to help
protect over 60,000 acres of critical North American
forest habitat in 27 properties.
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87%
of employees
agree that TD is
doing the right
things to make a
positive impact on
the environment.
TD Green Nation –
2016 Impact
Green acts
accomplished:
130,232
Carbon saved:
56,275,230 kg
of CO
2
e
Trees saved:
2,009,829
For more information see 2016 Natural Capital Valuations.
TD Tree Days is a grassroots community tree-planting
program that we run every year in communities
across Canada and in the U.S. and Europe. It gives
our employees and their families, customers and
community partners the opportunity to demonstrate
forest stewardship.
Since TD Tree Days began in 2010, over 285,000
trees and bushes have been planted. As they grow,
they sequester more and more carbon dioxide (CO
2
).
In 2016, roughly 140 tonnes of CO
2
e is estimated
to have been sequestered by the trees and bushes
planted through TD Tree Days since 2010.
TD Tree Days
TD Tree Days Led to Growing Carbon
Sequestration
Annual carbon sequestration, tonnes
Source: TD Bank Group.
2010
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Year of planting
2016 2015 2014
2013 2012 2011
2010
TD Tree Days –
2016 Impact
Tree planting
events: 194
Trees planted:
55,000+
Volunteers:
9,000+
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Highlights
Enriching our local communities is part of our purpose at TD.
And there are many examples of how we bring that purpose
to life – from our philanthropic investments and support for
community capacity building to sourcing responsibly.
$102.8 million
In community investment.
127,888 hours
Volunteered by TD
employees.
1
441,000
people
Reached through financial
education programs
sponsored by TD.
87%
Employees agree that
TD is doing the right
things to make a
positive impact in local
communities.
1 As logged on the TD Volunteer Network website
Material topics in this chapter:
Strategic Philanthropy
Community Capacity Building
Economic Value
5.0
Community
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Why It’s Material to TD
We know that TD can be successful only if the
communities in which we operate are vibrant
places to live and work. Employees, customers and
other stakeholders look to TD to play an active role
in helping address important community issues,
especially in areas related to our business.
Governance
In Canada, our Corporate Citizenship Council is
accountable for TD’s community relations strategy, while
the Vice President of Community Relations is responsible
for its day-to-day implementation. We have regional
community relations managers everywhere we operate
who manage local donation budgets in response to
community needs. We also have a Financial Education
Council whose objective is to engage the organization on
the subject of financial education and provide proactive
financial education to customers and community members
at every life stage.
Performance in 2016
Corporate Giving
TD donated a record $102.8 million to support non-profits
that are strengthening our communities across North
America and the U.K. This is up from $92.5 million in 2015
and exceeded our charitable giving targets. Our two grant-
making foundations continue to make a positive impact:
In the U.S., the TD Charitable Foundation donated
US$19.2 million in the communities we serve from
Maine to Florida, up from US$16.6 in 2015. Established
in 2002, the foundation has given out more than
US$167.3 million to non-profits.
In Canada, the TD Friends of the Environment
Foundation (TD FEF) – a national charity that supports
grassroots environmental initiatives – distributed
$5.5 million to 1,100 projects. Besides funding through
TD FEF, we also made corporate donations of
$9.3 million to community environmental projects.
For more information, see the Environment section.
Management Approach
To create the greatest social, economic and environmental
impact, we channel our financial contributions in TD’s
priority focus areas:
Financial education
Affordable housing in the U.S.
Environmental stewardship
Creating opportunities for young people
These priorities were informed by customer and employee
feedback and directly align with TD’s business drivers.
For example, it’s vital that we have an educated customer
and employee base, that we operate in stable, resilient
neighbourhoods and that we work to minimize risks
of climate change. In each focus area, we also look for
opportunities to promote inclusion and diversity.
We recognize the strong link between volunteerism
and employee engagement and the success of local
communities. Thats why we support employee involvement
in community service and provide employees with many
opportunities to share their talents – through time off for
community work and running our own campaigns, such as
TD Tree Days and the TD Volunteer Network.
5.1 Strategic Philanthropy
Analyst Corner
London
Benchmarking
Group Canada
Summary
Funding Guidelines
in Canada
Funding Guidelines
in the U.S.
2016 Targets Rating 2016 Result 2017 Targets
Maintain our charitable giving at or above the
1% target set by Imagine Canada and the Giving
USA Foundation
Canada: 1.2%
U.S. 1.0%
At or above 1%
55% of giving is applied to TD’s giving priorities Canada: 56.9%
U.S.: 59.0%
55%
15% of giving is applied to inclusion and diversity
(Canada only)
25.9% 15%
Increase number of employees across North America
registered in the TD Volunteer Network by end of
calendar year
30,326 Increase year over year
Met Did not meetOn track
S0-1FS-EC-1
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Volunteering
TD has a very active volunteer force:
There were 30,326 registered North American users,
up 13% from the previous year, in our TD Volunteer
Network at the end of 2016.
Employees volunteered 127,888 hours in their
communities, logged on the TD Volunteer Network
website, up from 118,971 hours in 2015.
We have approximately 650 volunteer champions who
help to manage fundraising events and community
programs that engage employees across the bank. The
largest of these is the annual employee giving campaign
administered by the United Way, with TD employees
raising $18.4 million for registered charities across North
America last year.
Financial Education
While the call for improved financial knowledge is not new,
its urgency has increased. Numerous studies show that
the need for strong financial skills has never been higher.
That’s why we continue to build upon TD’s existing financial
education activities, collaborate with non-profits that work
in the field and actively promote volunteer opportunities
through which employees can educate community members
about money matters. Our efforts focus on underserved or
disadvantaged communities – including low-income, youth,
Indigenous peoples and newcomers.
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$18.4 million
Raised for charities
across North America
through TD’s United
Way employee
giving campaign. In
addition, corporate
United Way
donations were
$6.3 million.
729
Volunteer grants
worth $461,207
made by TD to
registered charities
where employees
volunteered 40 or
more hours.
Employees making
an impact in 2016
FS-16FS-13
1 All amounts converted into Canadian
dollars using Bank of Canada exchange
rates. Beyond the countries listed in
the table, TD does not make donations
in other countries where we operate
due to TD having a very small market
presence in those regions. The total
giving amounts reported do not
include in-kind donations, program
management costs (i.e., salaries of the
community relations team), marketing
sponsorships, employee donations
or the value of hours volunteered
by employees. For the total value
of our contributions, please refer to
the summary provided by London
Benchmarking Group Canada, which
performs an annual independent audit
of our community investment.
2 Includes $25.8 million (US$19.2) from
the TD Charitable Foundation.
In 2016, TD invested over $12 million in North America to
support community financial education programs, which
helped more than 441,000 people gain the knowledge,
skills and confidence to manage their finances responsibly.
For more information, please see page 18 of the
Responsible Banking section.
Canadian Highlights
Financial Literacy Month: TD expanded its
participation in Financial Literacy Month in Canada
by launching a new suite of educational tools and
resources for parents, teachers and youth. We also
held customer connection events at branches, where
we handed out thousands of savings calculators and
Money Fun activity books.
Money Matters: We are a major supporter of Money
Matters, a free financial education program for adult
learners developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada in
partnership with TD. The success of the program, offered
since 2011, has led to different versions customized for
newcomers, Indigenous peoples and post-secondary
students. In 2016, TD employees volunteered over 89,000
hours teaching the various programs to 2,918 participants.
Classroom Connection: In partnership with the
Toronto Star newspaper, we expanded the Classroom
Connection financial literacy program to include
educational content for every grade level. Our support
enabled over 202,000 students and teachers to receive
Breakdown of
Our Giving by
Focus Area
Financial Education
30.3%
Affordable Housing 25.6%
Environment 2.2%
Other 41.9%
U.S.
Financial Education
14.9%
Environment
13.6%
Creating Opportunities
for Young People
28.3%
Other 43.1%
Canada
Performance Trends: Corporate Giving
1
2016 2015 2014
Canada (millions of Canadian dollars) 68.2 62.9 56.7
U.S. (millions of U.S. dollars)
2
25.7 29.6 22.3
TOTAL (millions of Canadian dollars) 102.8 92.5 82.0
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Theres a school in Philadelphia that’s not like other
schools. Since 1992, YouthBuild Philly has been
giving local at-risk young adults a second chance by
reconnecting them with their high school education.
YouthBuild
Philly
CASE STUDY
2016 Target Rating 2016 Result 2017 Target
Help 250,000 participants improve financial literacy
through a TD-sponsored program.
Over 441,000 people reached
across North America
500,000 participants
Met Did not meetOn track
We partnered with YouthBuild Philly in 2016 on two financial education initiatives:
TD employees conducted a day-long workshop at YouthBuild to help the students
learn about personal finance topics and careers in banking and how to use our
new TD Bank Learning Center. Our local bank representatives visit the YouthBuild
Philly campus regularly to provide advice and help build confidence in the
students as they enter the adult world of personal finance. Watch the video.
YouthBuild Philly students visited TD University for a womens conference
in partnership with our Corporate Women in Leadership and Minorities in
Leadership councils. There, the young women networked with female bank
leaders and learned about job-seeking in the financial services industry.
free financial literacy resources last year. The program
won first place in the International News Media
Association (INMA) Global Media Awards in 2016.
Thought Leadership: Our CEO participated in an
Economic Club of Canada breakfast panel to discuss
”Financial Literacy and the Inclusive Economy.” TD
Economics published a special research report, ”Financial
Literacy: Millennials are a wake-up call to build a strong
foundation.” The report recommends that financial
literacy begin at an early age, with financial education
incorporated into the K-12 curriculum competencies and
built up each year, and that investments be made in
training teachers to teach about money.
U.S. Highlights
TD Bank Adult Specialized Financial Education:
This initiative for homebuyers and small business
owners, predominantly in low-income communities
in partnership with local non-profits, brings TD Bank
volunteers who have particular areas of expertise into
the communities we serve. Small Business Lenders assist
entrepreneurs with all aspects of running a successful
business while Mortgage Loan Officers work directly
with prospective homeowners.
TD Bank Learning Center: We partnered with EverFi
Inc., a leading technology education company, to launch
the TD Bank Learning Center, an online portal that offers
digital learning modules on financial topics of concern to
people of all ages. The 10-minute modules, in English and
Spanish as well as closed captioning, cover topics such
as credit scores, home ownership, identity protection,
insurance, mortgages and taxes. Since the launch in
October 2016, over 1,500 learners have registered and
completed lessons right from their own device.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
(NFCC): Through our partnership with the NFCC, we
sponsored 110 adult financial education seminars for
approximately 3,170 people in Boston, New York City,
Connecticut, Philadelphia, Metro Washington, D.C.,
South Carolina, New Jersey and Florida. NFCC member
agencies, with assistant instructors from TD Bank,
taught the free seminars, which helped participants
learn about budgeting, understanding credit reports
and scores and preparing for home ownership. In
2017, we’re expanding this partnership to reach more
individuals in need of this support.
5.1 Strategic Philanthropy 5.2 Community Capacity Building 5.3 Economic Value
The TD Bank Learning Center is a great resource to help young people
understand their financial options and make smart choices that will
help them achieve upward mobility.
AMEEN AKBAR, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE FOR YOUTHBUILD PHILLY
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Introduction
Governance
TD works to support and expand the economic
and social capacity of our communities. Healthy
communities that are sustainable over the long
term are built on effective community organizations
and institutions, skilled people, local leadership and
strong economies.
Why It’s Material to TD
Supporting Underserved U.S. Communities
We work to increase the economic capability of
underserved U.S. communities in areas such as affordable
housing, community services, revitalization and small
business economic development. In 2016, TD Bank provided
more than US$1.6 billion, up from US$1.1 billion in 2015,
for community development loans and investments in
underserved locations. Examples include the following:
Tax credit programs and other investments supporting
local initiatives for low- to moderate-income individuals
and families totalled US$304.2 million, including
US$600,000 in state tax credits.
TD originated 315 community development loans for
low- to moderate-income groups totalling more than
US$1.4 billion.
Affordable Housing in the U.S.
We continue to play an ongoing role in helping address the
lack of affordable shelter in many cities across America.
Community development lending: We provide
community development loans and services to
companies developing or preserving affordable housing
in low- and moderate-income areas. In 2016, we
originated 99 loans totalling nearly US$423 million in
support of over 5,700 units of affordable housing - up
from US$305 million the previous year - to developers
and organizations in the U.S. communities we serve.
Community development investing: We are making
investments through low-income-housing tax credits
that benefit underserved communities. TD Bank funded
US$267 million last year in Low-Income Housing Tax
Credits (LIHTC) to support new construction and
the rehabilitation of affordable housing for families,
individuals and elderly residents.
Charitable grants: The TD Charitable Foundation
donated US$4.9 million to organizations working to
increase affordable housing in low- to medium-income
U.S. communities, including through its signature
Housing for Everyone grant competition. Now in its
11th year, this annual initiative gives money directly to
non-profits leading the way in building new affordable
housing and enhancing the existing supply. In 2016,
25 non-profits each received grants of US$100,000
through Housing for Everyone.
Management Approach
As a major financial institution, we are able to use our
resources, expertise and core business operations to:
Enhance the organizational capacity of non-profits.
Enable all members of the community, especially
underserved or disadvantaged groups, to take greater
control of their lives.
Performance in 2016
Strengthening the Capacity of Non-Profits
We recognize that to be effective, many non-profits need
support to develop their staff and financial capability.
Here are two initiatives we support this way:
Non-Profit Training Resource Fund: This fund,
distributed through the TD Charitable Foundation,
provides donations to eligible organizations for
employee job training, education and professional
development. Since its inception in 2007, the program
has distributed US$1.2 million in funding (1,388 grants),
including $180,000 in 2016 (199 grants).
Money Mission Strategy: Launched in 2016 by
the Community Forward Fund (CFF), Money Mission
Strategy is an innovative, peer-based educational clinic
designed to equip non-profits in Ontario with financial
management and financial planning tools. In total, 83
non-profit groups participated in 2016 and expanded
their understanding of their non-profit’s financial health.
5.2 Community Capacity Building
Analyst Corner
London
Benchmarking
Group Canada
Summary
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2016 Target Rating 2016 Result 2017 Targets
Provide 25 grants totalling US$2.5 million to
organizations working to develop or rehabilitate
affordable housing units
Achieved Same as 2016
Met Did not meetOn track
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Partnering For Inclusion and Diversity
The Mentoring Partnership, an initiative of the Toronto
Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), brings
together recent skilled immigrants and established
professionals in occupation-specific mentoring
relationships. Since 2005 TD employees have provided
over 1,400 mentoring relationships to skilled newcomers,
with approximately 25% of those mentored through TD
gaining positions with the bank.
DiverseCity onBoard, an initiative of Ryerson University,
was created to increase inclusion and diversity in leadership
in the non-profit and public sectors. The program provides
governance training and board-matching for individuals
from traditionally under-represented groups – including
visible minorities and Indigenous peoples – so they can
be ready for board leadership positions. TD is a founding
member and in 2016 we increased our funding support
with a $500,000 gift to increase board opportunities for
women and the LGBT community. Operating in seven cities
across Canada, the program has facilitated the placement
of over 800 board appointments.
The TD Centre of Learning was launched in spring 2016,
bringing a new community hub into Toronto’s Regent Park
green space. TD’s $250,000 donation enabled the Toronto
Centre for Community Learning & Development, to use the
facility to provide courses to local residents and capacity
training for grassroots initiatives in the area.
Communitech: Through TD’s collaboration with
Communitech, a non-profit innovation hub in Waterloo,
Ontario, we are funding programs that are designed to
boost the number of women in technology. An example is
Code Squad, a new year-long program for Grade 10 girls
that is designed to inspire them to learn how to code and
develop computational thinking.
Indigenous Relations in Canada
Our mobile banking program brings financial
services to remote and rural Indigenous communities
across Canada.
Indigenous businesses have the opportunity to
participate in our Supplier Diversity Program and
Supplier Diversity Mentorship initiatives.
We have worked with First Nations Bank of Canada
(FNBC), the first Canadian bank to be independently
controlled by Aboriginal people and shareholders since
its creation in 1996.
TD has committed $1 million over 10 years to the
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
(NCTR), a vital project stewarded by the University of
Manitoba that will preserve the memory of Canada’s
residential school system. Our funding supports the
purchase of scanning equipment and TD Internships for
Truth and Reconciliation. The program plays a unique
role in connecting Indigenous interns with their own
history, creating a way for students to contribute to their
communities’ abilities to preserve and share their own
stories.
We partner with many Indigenous community
organizations, such as AFOA Canada (formerly
Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada)
to advance financial literacy and education.
In 2016, we continued to build upon our long history
of partnering and engaging with Canada’s Indigenous
communities. For example, at the National Gathering for
Indigenous Education conference in Toronto, our CEO
announced that TD will be the lead supporter of Rivers
to Success, a national mentorship program that focuses
on the academic success of Indigenous youth.
Our efforts will help expand the program into more
communities, and TD employees will participate as mentors.
Much of the world slumbered during the
century of the residential school system. Our
nation is rising to a new day. A day where the
promise of Canada can be realized by those
who first walked her soil. Building a better
future is a shared responsibility. All of us are
tomorrow’s ancestors. TD believes deeply in its
obligation to help future generations succeed.
Thats why we are proud to partner with
Indspire on an important national initiative
that focuses on the academic success of
Indigenous youth.
BHARAT MASRANI, GROUP PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TD
Since 2014, TD
has been gold-
level-certified
through the
Canadian Council
for Aboriginal
Business’s
Progressive
Aboriginal
Relations (PAR)
accreditation
program.
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Governance
Healthy economies need healthy banks and vice versa.
Maintaining a strong business with solid revenues
allows us to pay our employees fair wages and
benefits, compensate our suppliers, support local
small businesses, contribute to government revenues
through taxes and pay dividends to our shareholders.
Why It’s Material to TD
Performance in 2016
Management Approach
As a responsible business, we aim to positively contribute to
the economies where TD operates. TD’s business strategy is
to produce long-term, profitable growth by building strong
franchises and delivering value to customers, shareholders
and the broader community. We aim for repeatable
and growing income streams, focus on customer-driven
products and take on only risks that we understand and
can manage. We follow responsible employment practices
and provide jobs for over 86,000 employees.
By providing banking, wealth and insurance products and
services along with customized financial advice, we help
our customers enrich their lives by making better decisions
with their money.
Supporting Small Businesses
Small businesses are a powerful force in local economies and
an integral part of our customer base. TD is committed to
helping support the success of small businesses by offering
advice, access for financing and specialized services.
5.3 Economic Value
Analyst Corner
TD Code of Conduct
and Ethics
1 Amounts based on International
Financial Reporting Standards. See
the bank’s 2016 Annual Report for
more information.
2 Economic value distributed as
defined by the Global Reporting
Initiative. Source: EC1.
3 Operating expenses include
occupancy, equipment, marketing
and business development,
professional and advisory services
and communications.
4 Includes payroll taxes, sales taxes,
municipal and property taxes,
insurance premium taxes, business
taxes and capital taxes.
5 Includes cash donations in North
America and the U.K.
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Salaries & Benefits
$9.3b
Operating Expenses
3
$4.9b
Cash Dividends
$3.8b
Taxes
4
$3.5b
Community Giving
5
$102+ m
2016 Highlights – Canada
We provided small business customers with more than
28,000 loans and other credit facilities, totalling over
$1.8 billion in new and increased credit authorizations,
up from $1.7 billion in 2015.
We continued to run TD’s Official Partner of Big Dreams
campaign to promote our small business customers by
sharing our advertising space with them, helping to
showcase their brands to a much broader market. For
example, we shared event space at the Green Living Show
with 15 small business customers as well as print, online
and radio advertising with an additional 22 customers.
To highlight Small Business Month in October, TD
hosted educational events in retail branches and
communities across the country, providing business
owners with tools and resources to leverage products
and services within their respective markets.
We invested in additional training for our 500-plus small
business account managers across Canada so they can
provide expert advice and innovative solutions based on
the unique needs of each business.
2016 Highlights – U.S.
We provided 30,066 small business loans, new and
existing, totalling US$2.3 billion. Approximately 85% of
these loans were for amounts less than US$100,000.
TD Bank earned the Small Business Administration
(SBA) Diamond Award in New Jersey for making the
most loans in the state for the third year in a row.
For Small Business Month in May, TD Bank partnered
with small business experts and influencers Gene
Marks and Rieva Lesonsky to offer workshops, advice
and mentoring to small business owners at expos and
conferences along the East Coast.
Economic
Value Retained
$12.7b
Revenue
1
$34.3b
EC-1
Economic
Value Distributed
2
by TD
$21.6 b
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Introduction
Governance
We are committed in our efforts to influence strong
ethical, social and environmental performance across our
supply chains. Supply chain management is continuing to
increase in complexity while responding to heightened
regulatory scrutiny globally. Amid this environment, TD
has placed a greater focus on managing the geopolitical,
reputational and data security risks that could result from
our procurement activities.
TD’s Strategic Sourcing Group endeavours to ensure that
we have a responsible and diverse network of suppliers
who share our values and demonstrate responsible
practices while delivering high-quality and appropriate
goods and services.
Our Responsible Procurement Policy embeds a wide range
of criteria into TD’s sourcing practices and decisions.
Significant prospective suppliers must complete a
questionnaire covering:
Corporate responsibility performance
Health and safety record
Human rights and labour practices, including child
or forced labour
Diversity and inclusion efforts
Code of conduct, ethics and anti-bribery/anti-corruption
practices
Environmental sustainability efforts
The questionnaire and risk assessment process helps
ensure that TD extends its responsible procurement
agenda into the supply market. We apply enhanced due
diligence to sourcing products and services when social,
ethical, environmental and geographical elements are
deemed higher-risk.
TD’s Supplier Code of Conduct provides further
transparency concerning TDs expectations. The code
reflects and frames the principles set out in TD’s
Responsible Procurement Policy, as well as the minimum
performance standards and obligations that suppliers
and their subcontractors must meet when doing business
with TD.
Analyst Corner
Responsible
Procurement Policy
Summary
Supplier Code of
Conduct
Prospective Supplier
Website
TD Bank Group
Slavery and
Human Trafficking
Statement
Performance in 2016
Over $6 billion spent in the procurement of goods and
services was with suppliers based in North America.
In 2016, we assessed 276 suppliers according to our
Responsible Procurement Policy, up from 211 in 2015.
We expanded the scope of our responsible procurement
assessment by sending questionnaires to suppliers with
significant annual spend who had existing contracts
before the policy was introduced. As of October 31,
2016, there were close to 600 Responsible Procurement
Questionnaires in place.
Number of suppliers who improved their own policies and procedures in response to our review
Health and safety 5
Ethical 13
Environmental 8
Human rights and labour code 21
Number of contracts withdrawn as a result of non-compliance with the Responsible Procurement Policy 0
Percentage of invited suppliers who agreed to participate in our responsible
procurement survey (276 in total) 100%
Supplier Diversity
Designed to create a level playing field, TD’s North
American Supplier Diversity Program works to include
women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, the LGBT
community, people with disabilities, veterans and other
minority groups in our procurement selection process.
TD is a member of eight diverse supplier organizations
in North America that certify a suppliers diversity
credentials. We also educate our own employees to raise
awareness of our Supplier Diversity Program.
In 2016:
TD’s group mentorship program continued to help
diverse suppliers develop and learn how to do business
with large corporations. More than 200 certified diverse
suppliers participated in the program.
Key primary suppliers reported how much they are
spending with their own network of diverse suppliers,
and we discussed ways to broaden supplier diversity
programs into additional markets.
TD was once again named a top 50 diversity
organization by DiversityInc based in part on our
supplier diversity practices.
Suppliers are expected to have guidelines, policies
and practices that are communicated throughout their
organization, upheld by all levels of management and
considered in and applied to their own supply chain activities.
Results from our Responsible Procurement Program in 2016 demonstrate that suppliers continue to improve their practices:
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Types of Taxes Borne
by TD in 2016
Tax Governance
The Audit Committee of the Board oversees TD’s financial
reporting, including the review of tax and tax planning
matters that are material to the financial statements. TD’s
approach to tax governance includes these key elements:
Complying with all applicable tax laws, rules
and regulations
Ensuring tax compliance as a fundamental part of
business practice
Paying all taxes due in the jurisdictions where we
operate, based on underlying economic activity
Complying with arm's length principles for TD Bank
Group's intra-group transactions between different
countries and jurisdictions
Managing tax risk to avoid unnecessary disputes
Working transparently and co-operatively with the
appropriate tax authorities
Consulting with leading law and accounting firms
to obtain expert, objective advice and opinions on
tax matters
Proactively working with policy-makers and revenue
authorities
TD applies the tax transfer pricing principles and
documentation requirements under the local country
laws for each jurisdiction where we operate and follows
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) guidelines. TD has transparent working
relationships with the Canada Revenue Agency and other
tax authorities and often obtains advance tax rulings
where legal uncertainty exists.
Performance in 2016
Taxes We Pay
TD pays corporate income taxes on the profits we earn, as
well as various taxes incurred in our business operations.
TD’s business strategy is focused on our core markets of
Analyst Corner
Taxes Paid by
Province in Canada
Canada and the U.S. In 2016, 99% of our taxes were paid
in these jurisdictions. TD is one of the largest corporate
income tax payers in Canada.
Taxes We Collect
TD collects taxes on behalf of governments in the
countries and regions where we operate. We assume
the administrative costs associated with this activity,
understanding and supporting the benefits to the broader
economy. The taxes we collect include:
• The employee portion of payroll taxes
Income tax on behalf of employees
Property tax on behalf of customers who are
mortgage holders
Transaction tax on customer transactions to
which sales taxes apply
Withholding taxes on behalf of investors
Taxes Borne by TD Bank Group (in millions of dollars)
2016 2015 2014
Income taxes 2,143 1,523 1,512
Payroll taxes for over 86,000 employees across 16 countries 502 485 435
Transaction and sales taxes 461 428 426
Capital and insurance premium taxes 169 135 157
Property and business taxes 203 181 172
TOTAL 3,478 2,752 2,702
$3.5
billion
Amount TD
contributed in
taxes borne in
2016.
$2.5
billion
Amount of
tax collected
on behalf of
governments.
Income taxes 62%
Payroll taxes 14%
Transaction and sales taxes 13%
Property and business taxes 6%
Capital and insurance premium taxes 5%
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EC-8
Tax
TOTAL
$3.5
billion
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Highlights
TD ranked one of
World’s 50 Safest
Banks for the 6th
year in a row,
earning a coveted
spot on the top-
10 list.
36%
Women on our
Board of Directors.
TD named best
Investor Relations
by Sector: Financial
Services by IR
Magazine Awards.
TD also won
Best Corporate
Governance.
TD is committed to conducting its affairs with the highest
standards of ethics, integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism
– in every respect, without exception, at all times.
Material topics in this chapter:
Corporate Governance
and Integrity
Risk Management
Data Security and Privacy
6.0
Governance
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TD’s Board of Directors is elected by TD’s shareholders
to oversee the management of the company and to
assure that the long-term interests of shareholders
are addressed responsibly, including addressing the
concerns of other stakeholders including the bank’s
employees, customers, regulators, communities and
the public.
Why It’s Material to TD
our responsibilities to our shareholders and other relevant
stakeholders and on creating long-term shareholder value.
We have an independent Chairman with a clear corporate
governance leadership mandate and a Board that is
responsible for fulfilling a number of duties, including:
Setting the tone for risk, integrity and compliance
culture throughout TD
Approving the strategy and business objectives of
the bank and overseeing their execution
Overseeing the identification and monitoring of the
principal risks affecting the bank’s businesses
One of the keys to corporate success in variable economic
conditions is corporate governance. In keeping with
evolving regulatory and market expectations, TD’s
Board regularly reviews and updates our governance
practices and continues to represent the best interests
of shareholders through a strong focus on transparency
and accountability.
Management Approach
The Board of Directors and the management of TD
are committed to leadership in corporate governance.
We have designed our corporate governance policies,
principles and practices to be sure we are focused on
Highlights of the Board’s and its committees’ initiatives in fiscal 2016 are available in our 2017 Proxy Circular. TD also has
extensive information about corporate governance practices available on our website.
Key Facts About TDs Approach to Governance
6.1 Corporate Governance and Integrity
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Analyst Corner
The Board of
Directors and Its
Committees
Disclosure of
Corporate
Governance Policies
and Practices
Code of Conduct
and Ethics for
Employees and
Directors
Whistleblower
Hotline
AML/ATF/Sanctions
Policy Summary
Anti-Bribery, Anti-
Corruption Policy
Summary
See 2017 Proxy
Circular
Diversity The Board’s goal is that women and men each comprise at least 30% of the
Board’s independent directors.
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Competencies
and Skills/
Experience
Matrix
Corporate responsibility is one of 13 competencies in the skills matrix. Directors
annually self-assess their skills and experiences in these.
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Other
Directorships
and Board
Interlocks
In 2016, the Board formally adopted a policy with respect to directors joining
boards of other public companies. Other than as members of the Board of the
bank or as designees of the bank on the board of directors of TD Ameritrade
Holding Corporation, no more than two Board members may sit on the same
public company board without the consent of the Corporate Governance
Committee. In addition, no member of the Audit Committee may serve on
more than three public company audit committees without the consent of the
Corporate Governance Committee and the Board.
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Share
Ownership
Under the bank’s director share ownership requirement, non-employee directors
are expected to acquire common shares with a value equivalent to at least six
times their annual cash retainer.
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Deep Dives Each year, the Board participates in a two-day strategy meeting on different
business, economic, enterprise and regulatory topics, to gain greater
understanding of the industry, competitors, trends and risks and opportunities.
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TD’s Board of Directors: (Information as of 2017 Proxy Circular – Dated February 1, 2017)
Number of independent Board members 13
Chair and CEO are separate Yes
Board oversight of corporate responsibility Yes
Number of meetings (for the 12-month period ending October 31, 2016)
Full Board 10
Corporate Governance Committee 4
Risk Committee 9
Audit Committee 8
Human Resources Committee 6
Average annual Board attendance in 2016 97%
Board diversity
% female independent directors 38%
% female of all directors 36%
% visible minority directors 14%
% independent directors 93%
Shareholders who voted in favour of the bank’s approach to compensation 95%
Performance in 2016
Promoting Responsible Conduct
While reaching our business goals is critical to TD’s success,
equally important is the way we achieve them. That’s why
the actions of our employees are subject to a number of
internal policies, standards and guidelines. Anyone working
on behalf of TD is required to complete compliance training
related to customer protection and responsible business
conduct to mitigate the risk of employee misconduct that
could lead to customer harm, reputational damage or
legal liability. To ensure our employees understand current
and evolving risks, we also continue to enhance the
bank’s awareness and training programs on anti-money
laundering (AML), anti-terrorist financing (ATF), sanctions
and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABAC).
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Code of Conduct
and Ethics
A framework for how we interact.
Clearly states that irregular business conduct will not be tolerated.
Applies to employees and Directors.
Requires annual attestation.
The Audit Committee of the Board receives a report to confirm 100% of eligible
employees have completed attestation.
Whistleblower
Hotline
An independent, third-party managed, confidential and anonymous channel for reporting
concerns to the bank.
Includes the ability to report anonymously through a call centre or online.
Anti-Money
Laundering and
Anti-Terrorist
Financing (AML/
ATF) Sanctions and
Anti-Bribery/Anti-
Corruption (ABAC)
A framework of policies designed to:
Detect and deter the use of TD products and services for money-laundering and
terrorist-financing activities and comply with AML/ATF laws and regulations.
Comply with economic and trade sanctions laws and regulations.
Provide principles of conduct to deter and detect bribery and corruption activities.
Require all newly hired employees to complete mandatory AML/ATF, Sanctions and
ABAC training. All existing employees complete refresher training each year. The training
is customized to the risks and controls relevant to different employee groups, based on
role, business and location.
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Everyone at TD has a role to play in risk management.
It’s essential that we each play our part to protect
our business, our customers and our employees
from a variety of risks in the financial services sector.
These include traditional financial risks inherent to
banking, such as credit and interest rate risk, as
well as modern-day risks such as climate change
and cyber-security.
Why It’s Material to TD
Performance in 2016
Continued enhancement of the enterprise and business
segments’ Risk Appetite Statement, associated
measures and reporting on TD’s risk profile
Continued focus on risk culture including reporting
on the culture of integrity and ethical personal and
business conduct
Continued focus on emerging risks and issues of
specific relevance
Presentations and discussions on cyber security
including evolving threat landscape, incident response
and resiliency capabilities
Managing Environmental Risk
Environmental risk is the possibility of loss of strategic,
financial, operational or reputational value resulting from
the impact of environmental issues or concerns and related
social risk, either short-term or long-term. Management of
environmental risk is an enterprise-wide priority.
Key environmental risks include:
Direct risks: Risks associated with the ownership
and operation of the bank’s business, which include
management and operation of company-owned or
-managed real estate, fleet, business operations and
associated services.
Indirect risks: Risks associated with environmental
performance or environmental events, such as changing
climate patterns, that may have an impact on the bank’s
retail customers and clients to whom TD provides
financing or in which TD invests.
Risk arising from the changing regulatory
environment: Including identification and management
of new or emerging environmental regulatory issues.
Risk of opportunity loss: Failure to understand and
appropriately leverage environment-related trends to
meet customer and consumer demands for products
and services.
During incidents that could disrupt the bank’s business
and operations, Business Continuity Management
supports the ability of senior management to continue
to manage and operate their businesses and to provide
customers access to products and services. The bank’s
robust enterprise-wide business continuity management
program leverages a multi-tiered, global crisis/incident
management governance structure to ensure effective
oversight, responsibility and management of crises and
incidents affecting the bank. All areas of the bank are
required to maintain and regularly test business continuity
plans designed to respond to a broad range of
potential scenarios.
Management Approach
In the TD Framework, one of our shared commitments
is to ”Execute with speed and impact; only take risks
we can understand and manage.” TD executives,
Directors and employees look to both our Enterprise
Risk Framework and our Risk Appetite Statement for
a common understanding of how TD views risk and
determines the type and amount of risk that TD is willing
to take to deliver the bank’s strategy and enhance
shareholder value.
TD employs a ”three-lines-of-defence” model that
describes the roles and responsibilities of our business
segments; governance, risk and oversight groups; and
internal audit in managing risks across TD. We regularly
monitor and report on risk levels and compliance within
TD’s risk appetite to senior management, the Board
and its committees. We also run education sessions,
conferences and communication programs to increase
awareness across the organization.
TD’s Risk Appetite Statement
We take risks required to build our business, but only
if those risks:
1. Fit our business strategy and can be understood and
managed
2. Do not expose the enterprise to any significant single-
loss events (we don’t ”bet the bank” on any single
acquisition, business or product)
3. Do not risk harming the TD brand
6.2 Risk Management
Analyst Corner
Managing Risk
(p72)
Update from the
Risk Committee
(p85)
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As a financial institution that relies extensively on
technology, the consequences of a breach in data
security and privacy are significant. They include
potential financial damage to our customers,
financial loss to TD, disruption to our operations and
unauthorized release of confidential information,
all of which could have a negative impact on the
sustainability of our business in terms of public trust
and, ultimately, our brand and our reputation.
Why It’s Material to TD
We strive to incorporate the principles of ”privacy-
by-design” into our products and services from the
beginning. Another important area of focus is training
and communication. All employees complete a mandatory
privacy and information-security training course, which is
refreshed annually. Through continual awareness-building,
we work to promote a culture that understands the
fundamental importance of data security and privacy. TD
also complies with many industry-level codes of conduct
and public commitments designed to protect consumers.
Performance in 2016
Data Security
We continue to invest considerable resources to ensure the
security and privacy of our data, technology and systems.
On the security front, we work to anticipate and prevent
cyber security threats in a number of ways, including the
development of strategies and tools to respond to the
most critical risks, monitoring our IT systems around the
clock and actively collaborating with other banks and
governments to exchange best practices and share threat-
intelligence information (for example, participating in Public
Safety Canada’s Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre).
Privacy
Our Global Privacy Team remains vigilant in maintaining
bank-wide policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
to help protect the privacy of our customers’ and our
employees’ personal information and mitigate privacy risk.
In Canada, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner ruled
on two complaints about the bank from past years and
found them to be well-founded and resolved. There were
no privacy complaints or investigations in the U.S. found in
favour of the customer.
We strive to have clear and easily accessible policies and
practices so customers can find answers about how we
manage their information. For example, TD’s Mobile Apps
Privacy Code and TD’s Online Privacy Code advise users on
how the information collected when using the TD app and
TD websites is handled. TD does not collect information
about our customers’ general browsing activities. We also
continue to offer products and services to help customers
manage and improve their security and privacy. These
include tipsheets for preventing financial fraud and smart
online usage, as well as links to anti-virus and anti-
malware software.
Management Approach
As a financial institution, we approach the protection
of our information assets, personal data and customer
information as fundamental components of our
business. While we continue to evolve the bank’s digital
transformation in response to changing customer
preferences, at the same time we are making significant
investments to ensure the security and privacy of our data,
technology and systems.
The bank actively monitors, manages and continues
to enhance its ability to mitigate security and privacy
risks through enterprise-wide programs, industry best
practices and robust threat and vulnerability assessments
and responses. Our security safeguards include secure
firewalls to help prevent unauthorized external access
to TD internal systems, data encryption to help ensure
that customer information can be decoded and read only
within TD’s online and mobile environment and around-
the-clock monitoring to maintain the quality of TD’s
systems and proactively help identify unusual customer
account activity.
Our strong commitment to data security and privacy
is demonstrated in the bank’s overall governance and
accountability:
Cyber-security issues are managed by the Enterprise
Risk Management Committee through the Chief
Information Security Officer.
A Global Chief Privacy Officer leads TD’s Privacy
Program and reports to the Global Chief Compliance
Officer. Local privacy officers are responsible in the
jurisdictions where the bank operates.
6.3 Data Security and Privacy
6.1 Corporate Governance and Integrity 6.2 Risk Management 6.3 Data Security and Privacy
Analyst Corner
How We Protect You
(Security Measures)
How You Can
Protect Yourself
TD’s Privacy
Commitments
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Reporting Frameworks
TD has used the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework for corporate responsibility reporting since 2007. TD’s 2016
Corporate Responsibility Report is written in accordance with the G4 framework and fulfils the requirements for a Core
report. In addition to GRI, we continue to monitor international reporting trends, including the work of the Sustainability
Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
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Aspect Boundary Table
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Online GRI Index
External assurance reports
Selected performance indicators were independently assured by Ernst & Young LLP. Ernst & Young performed a limited
assurance engagement for a selection of TD’s social and environmental performance indicators, including TD’s greenhouse-
gas emissions and Carbon Neutral Schedule.
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Assurance Statement for the 2016 Corporate Responsibility Metrics, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Carbon Neutral Schedule
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Assurance Statement for the 2016 Green Bond Schedule
External reviews of TD’s corporate responsibility performance
Sustainability rankings provide a useful tool for benchmarking our progress and help focus our efforts to strengthen
TD’s corporate responsibility performance. The table below shows improvements over time. We wish to be clear that
sustainability rankings are an outcome and not the reason for our efforts.
Approach to Reporting
Reviewer 2016 2015
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Score: A- for performance, placing
TD in the leadership category.
TD is the top scoring Canadian bank
among the Big 5 Banks.
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Score: 99 for disclosure (out of 100)
and A- for performance
Listed on the Canada 200 Climate
Disclosure Leadership Index (among
top 20)
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
(RobecoSAM Score)
Score: 84 (out of 100)
Included in World Index and North
American Index.
Score: 81 (out of 100)
Included in World Index and North
American Index.
Sustainalytics Score: 79 (out of 100)
Position: 11 (out of 395 global
financial peers)
Score: 79 (out of 100)
Position: 15 (out of 422 global
financial peers)
FTSE4Good Index Series Included Included
Global 100 Most Sustainable
Corporations
(Corporate Knights)
Ranked 54th (out of 100) in 2016
Ranked 58th (out of 100) in 2017
Ranked 76th (out of 100) in 2015
Best 50 Corporate Citizens
in Canada
Ranked: 11 (out of 50) Ranked: 12 (out of 50)
1 Big 5 Banks in Canada: Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Nova Scotia.
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