74 Supplier Diversity
Diversity and inclusion are an integral part of how we conduct business at TD, and our Supplier Diversity Program reflects this commitment. Effective since November 1, 2011, the Supplier Diversity Program covers both Canada and the U.S. It is designed to create a level playing field for suppliers certified as being minority-owned who are interested in providing goods and services to TD Bank Group.
TD’s Supplier Diversity Program works to include women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, LGBT, persons with disabilities, veterans and other minority groups in its supply chain. TD is a corporate partner with the six main certifying organizations in Canada and the U.S.
Best and good-faith efforts are made to provide meaningful opportunities for diverse suppliers. TD’s process for developing potential vendor pools includes the search of certified diverse supplier databases for candidates. We also look for and create opportunities to contribute to the development of suppliers through educational workshops and through individual mentorship meetings or calls with suppliers.
Our strategy includes increased interaction and engagement with TD’s Diversity Team so that we can take advantage of all opportunities to raise awareness of the Supplier Diversity Program through local and regional activities and initiatives.
+ Prospective Supplier Website Public policy
TD is committed to being open and forthcoming about our corporate public policy activities and political contributions.
In all jurisdictions where TD operates, we carefully monitor economic and policy issues that may impact our business and our customers. We engage in discussions with elected officials, public servants and regulators to keep abreast of these matters and to educate them on TD’s position. We also strive to play an active role in policy development processes in an effort to help build a stronger global financial system. TD is transparent about its interactions and aims to meet both the letter and the spirit of the laws that apply to all contact with govern- ments. TD’s Code of Conduct and Ethics outlines our policy on political activities.
Government Relations in Canada
In Canada, TD’s Government Relations group coordinates the bank’s dialogue with politicians and public servants on policy issues of interest to the bank, as well as coordinating much of the bank’s relationships with industry associations, such as the Canadian Bankers Association. TD’s Regulatory Relations group coordinates the bank’s contact with both Canadian regulators and regulators in foreign jurisdictions other than the U.S.
The majority of TD’s interactions take place with the federal government, which has jurisdiction over all banking activities and many other financial services. TD complies with all federal lobbyist reporting requirements and reports all of its activities to the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, as required. Those activities undertaken at the provincial and municipal levels follow all of the rules and/or reporting requirements that exist for these jurisdictions.
Government Relations in the U.S.
In the U.S., the Regulatory and Government Affairs team manages the bank’s contact with regulators, elected officials and other government employees at the federal, state and local levels. In addition, the Government Affairs team coordinates the bank’s relationships with financial services trade associations.
TD Bank complies with all reporting requirements related to its interactions with government officials and with all other laws, rules and regulations that govern such interactions. Further, given the wide array and complexity of such restrictions, we adopted a comprehensive Gifts and Entertainment Policy that prohibits gifts of any kind from bank employees to government officials. Finally, the bank provides in-depth ethics training to its employees who interact with government officials.
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TD 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report
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