Mes: febrero 2021

Partnership will advance work on transition to a low-carbon economy

TORONTO and CHERRY HILL, NJ, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – TD Bank Group announced today that it is entering into a strategic partnership with RMI’s Center for Climate-Aligned Finance (the Center) to support the development of practical and scalable solutions that can help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy platform and economy. TD’s support of RMI, a nonprofit clean energy organization dedicated to developing market-based solutions for a sustainable low-carbon future, is an important step under the Bank’s Climate Action Plan. 

The Center, launched by RMI in July 2020, works to enable financial institutions, corporations, and experts overcome practical obstacles to climate alignment. Collaborating closely with its partners, the Center works across industries to shape sectoral climate alignment initiatives for high-emitting industries and contributes to the development of global solutions, practices, and frameworks. TD’s commitment will contribute to the growth of the Center’s work developing the agreements and tools necessary to align financial decision-making with the decarbonization of the real economy and will advance the work of TD’s ESG Centre of Expertise and the Sustainable Finance and Corporate Transitions Group.

«We recognize the critical role that the financial sector plays in helping to enable the path to a low-carbon economy for the benefit of our customers and the communities we serve,» said Andrea Barrack, Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank Group. «Managing a successful transition toward a climate-aligned financial sector requires working collaboratively and scaling for impact. We are proud to join the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance in this collective effort to improve the environment so people and economies can thrive.» 

«Decarbonizing the global economy by mid-century will require the financial sector to align its climate goals with those of its clients in carbon-intensive industries,» said Paul Bodnar, Chief Strategy Officer at RMI and the Center’s Chair. «We are delighted to welcome TD Bank Group as a Strategic Partner in this work and are excited to work alongside TD Bank Group to expand the scope of this work to TD Bank Group’s clients in Canada and around the world.»

In November 2020, TD launched its global climate action plan, which includes a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its operations and financing activities by 2050, aligned to the associated principles of the Paris Agreement. The Bank has also established dedicated teams to advise and support clients as they work to capture the opportunities of the low-carbon economy.

Building on TD’s long history of environmental leadership, today’s announcement through its  global corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, supports a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

To learn more about TD’s Climate Action plan, please read TD’s news release

To learn more about the TD Ready Commitment, please visit: td.com/tdreadycommitment

To learn more about the RMI, please visit: rmi.org

To learn more about the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance, please visit: climatealignment.org

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 over 26 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 The Charles Schwab Corporation; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world’s leading online financial services firms, with more than 14 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.7 trillion in assets on October 31, 2020. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol «TD» on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

About the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance
The Center for Climate-Aligned Finance was established by RMI in July 2020 to help shape the financial industry’s role in facilitating the transition to a zero-carbon, sustainable economy and society. Building on RMI’s nearly 40 years of experience developing market-based solutions to accelerating the energy transition, the Center serves as an «engine room» for the financial sector to partner with corporate clients to identify practical solutions through deep partnerships with industry, civil society and policymakers to facilitate a transition in the global economy to net-zero emissions by mid-century.

About RMI
RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

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SOURCE TD Bank Group

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The TRV Stewardship Council has joined the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, an active partnership of nearly 1,000 nonprofits, land managers and outdoor businesses developing and sharing best practices to protect each other and the many natural landscapes found across the United States and internationally.

«The Tennessee River Valley is home to vibrant river cites, scenic trails, lakes, waterfalls and large tracts of recreational lands that have become popular destinations during the pandemic. With more people visiting and experiencing nature, it is important that we all strive to keep each other and our outdoor spaces safe and healthy. Along with the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, our efforts focus on educating travelers on the best way to safely enjoy destinations across the Tennessee River Valley region and help slow the spread of COVID-19 by providing practical and common sense advice for enjoying outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic,» said Julie Graham, spokesperson for the TRV Stewardship Council.

The Recreate Responsibly initiative is designed to limit new COVID-19 outbreaks and ensure public lands and waters can remain open to the public by providing clear, consistent guidance for individuals, families and communities. Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, state and local public health guidelines and recreation experts, the Recreate Responsibly Coalition guidelines are:

• Know Before You Go – Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, don’t go. If it’s crowded, have a backup plan.
• Plan Ahead – Prepare for facilities to be closed, pack lunch and bring essentials like hand sanitizer and a face covering.
• Explore Locally – Limit long-distance travel and make use of local parks, trails and public spaces. Be mindful of your impact on the communities you visit.
• Practice Physical Distancing – Keep your group size small. Be prepared to cover your nose and mouth and give others space. If you are sick, stay home.
• Play It Safe – Slow down and choose lower-risk activities to reduce your risk of injury. Search and rescue operations and health care resources are both strained.
• Leave No Trace – Respect public lands and waters, native and local communities, and private property. Take all your garbage with you.
• Build an Inclusive Outdoors – Be an active part of making the outdoors safe and welcoming for all identities and abilities.

Messaging for Recreate Responsibly and the Tennessee River Valley will be delivered to audiences through a variety of mediums including social media using #RecreateResponsibly.

For more information on the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, visit https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/.

For more information about the TRV Stewardship Council, visit https://www.trvstewardshipcouncil.org/.    

Media Contact

Julie Graham, Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, 865-585-0811, tennesseerivervalleymapguide@gmail.com

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SOURCE Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council