TORONTO, Jan. 22, - For the second year in a row TD has been included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The Bloomberg-created index showcases organizations that have made a strong commitment to gender equality and takes into consideration internal company statistics, employee policies, external community support and engagement, and gender-conscious product offerings.

The 2018 index is comprised of 104 organizations with headquarters in 24 countries. Each of the companies listed on the index earned a 60-plus score based on the underlying gender disclosures and best-in-class policies and practices for fiscal year 2017. TD’s GEI score is well above the threshold at 77.57.

"Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our unique employee culture at TD. Investing in women is a priority for us and we're proud to be recognized globally for our inclusive environment and our commitment and support of gender equality and opportunities for women," says Norie Campbell, Group Head, Customer and Colleague Experience and Chair of Women in Leadership, TD Bank Group.

TD’s many female executives have been celebrated among some of the most exceptional and influential in North America. TD’s Women in Leadership network, comprised of 11,500 colleagues across Canada and the U.S., is driving development by connecting women in a variety of ways including through mentorship and leadership training.

To learn more, visit Women in Leadership at TD.

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 25 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 11.5 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.3 trillion in assets on October 31, 2017. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

SOURCE TD Bank Group