Climate Change Data

TD Insurance

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resilience
  • Employee Engagement
  • Risk Management
  • Product Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Initiated a bumper cover recycling program in seven Alberta auto centers, recycling 58% of bumper covers requiring replacement during a one-month period.
  • Introduced extended water damage product with mitigation feature offering up to $1,000 towards installing backwater valve or sump pump.
  • Offered insurance discounts for hybrid and electric vehicles since 2008.
  • Includes insurance on solar panels in standard homeowner insurance.
  • Provided resilience-related discount to Alberta customers using stronger roofing materials.
  • Implemented paperless options for quotes, purchases, and communications, reducing paper waste.
  • Supported ACAP Saint John program distributing 86 rain barrels to local residents.

Social Achievements

  • Launched internship programs for Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities.
  • Established Green Teams in every Canadian office to address local environmental issues.
  • Implemented various employee engagement initiatives, including training, Green Team activities, and the Building Career Pathways Program.
  • Enhanced communications about MyAdvantage discount program.
  • Sponsored Seneca Green Citizen Symposium for five consecutive years.
  • Developed TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples in partnership with AFOA Canada.

Governance Achievements

  • Established TDI Executive Sustainability Governance Committee, Climate Risk Appetite Task Force, and Advisory Board on Climate Change.
  • Incorporated climate-related risks into the Risk Appetite Statement.
  • Implemented strict criteria for oil tanks in home insurance.
  • Participated in Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation.
  • Collaborated with OSFI and Bank of Canada on national flood systemic risk assessment.
  • Actively participated in consultations on emerging ESG best practices, frameworks, and reporting standards (TCFD, PCAF, ISSB).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising climate-related risks (wildfires, extreme heat, storms, flooding)
  • Need to increase customer resilience to climate-related events
  • Managing ESG risks arising from value and supply chains
Mitigation Strategies
  • Education, engagement, and product design to enhance customer resilience.
  • Collaboration with vendors and suppliers to manage ESG risks.
  • Development of products and services that consider environmental and social factors.
  • Incentives for customers to install sewer back-up valves and use eco-friendly materials for repairs.
  • Participation in industry initiatives and collaborations to address climate change.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration with suppliers to share expertise and visibility on key ESG issues

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Wildfires
  • Extreme heat
  • Storms
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of climate-resilient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UNEP FI PSI, TCFD, PCAF, ISSB

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Extended water damage coverage
  • Resilience-related discounts
  • Eco-efficient rebuild coverage