Toronto, Ontario and Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2015 /CNW / - TD Bank Group was named to the Global 100 index today, recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies.  TD is the top bank in Canada to make the international list.

“We’re honoured to receive global recognition for TD’s environmental leadership and making a difference in the communities where we live,” said Karen Clarke-Whistler, Chief Environment Officer, TD Bank Group. "We understand that our employees, customers and communities have high expectations of us – and that's why we're committed to incorporating social and environmental considerations into TD's business strategy every day."

Companies named to the Global 100 index are the top overall sustainability performers in their respective industrial sectors. Maintained by Corporate Knights Capital, the Global 100 index automatically considers all publicly traded companies with a large market capitalization. For information on Global 100 index's full rankings, please visit: www.corporateknights.com/reports/global-100.

About TD Community Giving

TD Bank Group invests in communities in order to effect positive change in the places where it operates and where its customers and employees live and work. In 2014, TD donated more than $82 million to community organizations in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In Canada, TD focuses on education and financial literacy, creating opportunities for young people and the environment. For further information, please visit www.td.com/corporate-responsibility.

About TD Bank Group

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves more than 23 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in TD Ameritrade; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with approximately 9.4 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$945 billion in assets on October 31, 2014. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

SOURCE TD Bank Group