TD Bank Group Recognized as World Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change

TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2014 /3BL Media/ - TD Bank Group today was awarded a position on The A List: The CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014 for its actions to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the business risks of climate change. TD is the only Canadian financial institution named to the index.

The global index includes 187 listed companies identified as demonstrating a superior approach to climate change mitigation. It was produced by CDP at the request of 767 investors who represent more than a third of the world's invested capital. Information provided by nearly 2,000 listed companies was independently assessed against CDP's widely respected scoring methodology and the companies ranked accordingly.

"TD is proud to be recognized as a global leader by CDP," said Karen Clarke-Whistler, Chief Environment Officer, TD. "We've been a leader in both understanding carbon risks and opportunities in all our business activities, and this recognition is a great endorsement of our efforts and will inspire us as we continue to look for innovative ways to manage carbon."

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