CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Bank,
America's Most Convenient Bank®, announced today that it
has signed onto the Joint Investor Statement on Corporate
Disability Inclusion. With this action, TD Bank is advancing the
conversation around disability inclusion and equality while
encouraging other organizations to act.
The Joint Investor Statement on Corporate Disability Inclusion
was developed in 2019 by New York
State Comptroller Thomas
DiNapoli and Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read to urge the companies they invest in
to create inclusive workplaces by hiring and supporting people with
disabilities. To date, 30 businesses and organizations with more
than $2.8 trillion in assets under
management have joined as signatories.
The Joint Statement encourages businesses to adopt a series of
best practices currently supported at TD Bank, including:
- A focus on recruiting and supporting individuals with
disabilities
- Senior executive support and public acknowledgment of the
company's commitment to diversity and inclusion
- The adoption of a disability accommodations policy
- A supplier diversity program
- A commitment to implement website content accessibility best
practices
"We recognize that our success depends on attracting and
developing the very best talent and sustaining a culture that
enables people of all abilities and backgrounds to thrive," said
Chris Giamo, Head of Commercial
Bank and Executive Sponsor of Individuals with Diverse
Abilities, TD Bank. "Since 30 percent of American families have at
least one member with a disability, our culture of care and
commitment to diversity and inclusion are core to supporting the
overall well-being of our colleagues, customers and the communities
we serve."
The Joint Statement was inspired by research conducted by
Accenture in partnership with Disability:IN and the American
Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The 2018 report,
"Getting to Equal: The Disability Inclusion Advantage," analyzed
the disability practices and financial performance of companies
participating in the Disability Equality Index (DEI), a
comprehensive benchmarking tool for helping companies build a
roadmap of measurable, tangible actions towards disability
inclusion and equality.
According to the report, companies leading in disability
inclusion outperformed their peers across several performance
metrics over a four-year period.
"TD Bank joining as a signatory to the Joint Investor Statement
on Corporate Disability Inclusion demonstrates the influence
businesses have in driving meaningful outcomes in disability
inclusion. For our collective efforts in driving improved
employment for people with disabilities, we encourage both
grassroots influence as well as purpose-driven brands to lead the
way," said Jill Houghton, President
& CEO, Disability:IN.
In a related action, Greg Braca,
President and CEO, TD Bank, signed the CEO Letter on Disability
Inclusion in July 2020, encouraging
Fortune 1000 businesses not participating in the Disability
Equality Index (DEI) to show their support by registering for the
DEI. TD Bank was recognized with the top score of 100 percent for
the sixth consecutive year on the 2020 DEI.
The CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion, along with the Joint
Investor Statement on Corporate Disability Inclusion, form the
foundation of the Are You IN? campaign. Sponsored by Disability:IN,
the multi-year global effort is designed to accelerate workplace
disability inclusion in the years ahead.
"People with disabilities present business and industry with
unique opportunities in labor force diversity and corporate
culture, representing a large consumer market eager to know which
businesses authentically support their goals and dreams," said
Ted Kennedy, Jr., Disability Rights
Attorney and Board Chair of the American Association of People with
Disabilities. "Leading companies such as TD Bank are accelerating
disability inclusion as the next frontier of
corporate social responsibility and mission-driven investing."
About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient
Bank®
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10
largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 9.5 million
customers with a full range of retail, small business and
commercial banking products and services at more than 1,220
convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro
D.C., the Carolinas and Florida.
In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private
banking and wealth management services through TD
Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial
services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in
Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more,
visit www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/TDBank_US and www.twitter.com/TDNews_US.
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank
Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services
company in North America. The
Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New
York and Toronto stock
exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more,
visit www.td.com/us.
About the American Association of People with Disabilities
(AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connecter, and catalyst for change,
increasing the political and economic power of people with
disabilities. As one of the leading national cross-disability civil
rights organizations, AAPD advocates for the full recognition of
rights for the over 60 million Americans with disabilities. Learn
more at: www.aapd.com.
About Disability:IN
Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business
disability inclusion worldwide. Partnering with more than 250
corporations, Disability:IN expands opportunities for people with
disabilities across enterprises. The organization and 27 affiliates
raise a collective voice of positive change for people with
disabilities in business. Through its programs and services,
Disability:IN empowers businesses to achieve disability inclusion
and equality, with the goal of advancing inclusion to the point
when the organization is no longer necessary. Learn more at:
www.disabilityin.org.
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