We focus on ESG-related issues that may impact the long-term value of an investment. 

Our Stewardship Approach

We engage with companies when we believe we need more clarity on how they are approaching ESG-related issues or to advocate for changes which we believe may benefit shareholders in the long run. We are also committed to acting as true stewards of our clients' capital through active proxy voting and collaborating with industry participants.

TD Asset Management is a member or supporter of, or signatory to, the following organizations:

Our Climate Change Principles

We consider climate change a systemic risk affecting economies, companies, and investors. Our approach to climate change is aligned with our overall philosophy of integrating all sources of risk and return in our investment processes.

As an investment manager of diversified asset classes, we consider climate change as an important area of focus. We actively engage with companies and leverage our asset ownership positions to encourage improvements in industry collaborations including Climate Action 100+, CDP, and the UNEP FI TCFD investor pilots, with the first two furthering our company engagement efforts and the latter developing a better understanding of climate related investment risks.

Our approach continues to evolve to help position our portfolios to capitalize on investment opportunities arising from an accelerated transition to a low carbon economy and manage climate-related physical and transition risks.

Our Dedicated Teams

Our dedicated Sustainable Investment Team supports our investment teams with ESG research, ESG integration and stewardship efforts.

  • Priti Shokeen, PhD
    Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Investment, TD Asset Management Inc.

ESG Integration

We strive for an integrated ESG engagement process for our investment products. We proactively evolve as ESG data matures, materiality comes into focus, and regulatory frameworks expand market awareness. Under this approach, material ESG factors are reviewed alongside traditional investment criteria. Implications arise if an ESG factor changes the intended risk or return profile of an investment.

ESG Resources

For a greater understanding of specific ESG topics, browse and read through our detailed resources, including frameworks and in-depth reporting.

Related Insights

Sustainable Investing/ESG

April 19 2022

TDAM Talks Podcast: A Time for Change… and Growth

In this episode, we discuss the current state of investment markets, amid COVID-19 and the burgeoning conflict in Europe, and the approach to changing mandates at TDAM.

Podcast 20 min listen

Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President, TD Asset Management; David Sykes, CFA Chief Investment Officer, TD Asset Management; Justin Flowerday, Managing Director, TD Asset Management

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May 10 2022

The Next Big Transformation: Investment Opportunity Driven by Climate Change

Thought leadership 5 min read

Panelists: Priti Shokeen, Vice President & Director, Head of ESG Research and Engagement; Carl Elia, Vice President & Director, TD Asset Management; Heather Greenman, Vice President, TD Asset Management Special Guest speakers: Tanya van Biesen, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Engagement, Catalyst; Bruce Cooper, CEO of TD Asset Management Inc., SVP TD Bank Group Moderator: Kim Parlee (Vice President, TD Wealth, Host of MoneyTalk on BNN Bloomberg and CTV)

Sustainable Investing/ESG

May 31 2022

Carbon Pricing: Why Should Investors Care

Economic growth, till the last decade, ignored environmental and social costs. As the world recognizes the challenge of climate change, emphasis is now that putting a price on pollution is widely viewed as necessary to limit the worst effects.

Thought leadership 10 min read

Priti Shokeen, Vice President & Director, TD Asset Management; Hussein Allidina, CFA, Managing Director, Head of Commodities, TD Asset Management; John McHughan, Senior Portfolio Research Analyst

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