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At MFS, sustainable investing encompasses the integration of ESG factors into our investment process as well as active ownership through proxy voting and engagement. Our investment team relies on fundamental research and a long-term perspective to select companies that can produce durable returns throughout an economic cycle. This approach further integrates all material factors — including ESG topics — into the investment decision-making process.
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All Angles | READJune 27, 2024State of Play: Effective Stewardship and Reaching Net Zero
This summary explains recent developments in the transition to net zero, how investors can constructively engage with companies, stewardship megatrends and questions the industry should be asking companies but aren’t (yet).
All Angles | READMay 31, 2024Global Infrastructure: Putting Money to Work in Public Equities
This summary explores why infrastructure should be on every asset owner's radar, shares insights on long-term investment opportunities and delves into exposure via public versus private markets.
All Angles | READApril 11, 2024Natural Capital: Practical Ways to Assess Financial Materiality for Companies
This summary explores the impact of biodiversity on companies and provides practical ways for investors to assess the risks and opportunities from it.
All Angles | READMarch 19, 2024AI Tipping Point: A Deep Dive Into Semiconductors
Which semiconductor companies will be long-term winners from the AI boom? What risks do supply chains and energy usage bring to the sector? This episode of the All Angles podcast features Genevieve Gilroy, sector lead for semiconductors and consumer staples at MFS. Genevieve describes the challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor space and explains why valuations matter when navigating the AI hype cycle.
All Angles | READDecember 21, 2023Wrap Up: All Angles Season 2 Insights and Reflections
A summary of all key themes and topics covered from All Angles Season 2 podcast.
All Angles | LISTENSeptember 13, 2024Thinking Ahead: Embracing Systems Theory to Transform the Investment World | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, Roger Urwin, Global Head of Investment Content at Willis Towers Watson, explores how a systems-based perspective could unlock new opportunities for the investment industry to adapt and thrive in the face of pressing global issues.All Angles | LISTENJuly 17, 2024Aggregate Confusion: Understanding ESG Metrics with Professor Roberto Rigobon | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, MIT Sloan Professor Roberto Rigobon digs into the sources of discrepancies in ESG ratings and explains how investors can learn to live with imperfect measurements.All Angles | LISTENJune 13, 2024State of Play: Effective Stewardship and Reaching Net Zero | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, Franziska Jahn-Madell, Director of Global Stewardship at MFS, explains recent developments in the transition to net zero and describes how investors can constructively engage with companies. Fran also shares her thoughts on stewardship megatrends and questions the industry should be asking companies but aren’t (yet).All Angles | LISTENMay 15, 2024Global Infrastructure: Putting Money to Work in Public Equities | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, seasoned portfolio manager Florence Taj provides fresh perspectives on why listed infrastructure should be on every investor's radar, and shares her unique insights on which long-term opportunities she invests in.All Angles | LISTENApril 3, 2024Natural Capital: Practical Ways to Assess Financial Materiality for Companies | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, Pooja Daftary sheds light on calculating the financial materiality of natural capital for companies and offers practical ways for investors to integrate natural capital into an investment strategy.All Angles | LISTENMarch 4, 2024AI Tipping Point: A Deep Dive into Semiconductors | Transcript
This episode of the All Angles podcast features Genevieve Gilroy, sector lead for semiconductors and consumer staples at MFS. Genevieve describes the challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor space and explains why valuations matter when navigating the AI hype cycle.
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Sustainability Insight | READSeptember 24, 2024Thinking Ahead: Embracing Systems Theory to Transform the Investment World
Roger Urwin, Global Head of Investment Content at Willis Towers Watson, explores how a systems-based perspective could unlock new opportunities for the investment industry to adapt and thrive in the face of pressing global issues in this episode of the All Angles podcast.
Sustainability Insight | READSeptember 16, 2024A Constructivist Approach to Sustainability
This paper provides an overview of constructivism stewardship and how it works in practice at MFS.
Sustainability Insight | ReadSeptember 13, 2024MFS Net Zero Progress Report
Our Net Zero Progress Report details our progress towards net zero goals, including a deep dive into consumer staples' decarbonization efforts and a new framework for assessing climate risks.
Stewardship Report | ReadSeptember 13, 2024MFS Stewardship Report: Second Quarter 2024
This quarterly report provides an update on our sustainability efforts, in addition to proxy voting and company engagement highlights from the three-month period ended 30 June 2024.
Sustainability Insight | READSeptember 10, 2024Aggregate Confusion: The Challenge of ESG Ratings
Inconsistencies among ESG ratings agencies complicates sustainability analysis for investors. This paper highlights the need for expert analysis and advocates for an active, nuanced approach to ESG integration.
Sustainability Insight | READAugust 19, 2024Our Progress Towards Our Net Zero Commitments
An executive summary of our Net Zero Progress Report.
All Angles | READJune 27, 2024State of Play: Effective Stewardship and Reaching Net Zero
This summary explains recent developments in the transition to net zero, how investors can constructively engage with companies, stewardship megatrends and questions the industry should be asking companies but aren’t (yet).
Sustainable Investing Annual Report | READJune 13, 20242023 MFS Annual Sustainability Report
Annual report offering a comprehensive review of our approach to sustainability, material factor integration, proxy voting and engagement activities at MFS for the 2023 calendar year.
All Angles | READMay 31, 2024Global Infrastructure: Putting Money to Work in Public Equities
This summary explores why infrastructure should be on every asset owner's radar, shares insights on long-term investment opportunities and delves into exposure via public versus private markets.
Sustainability Insight | READMay 15, 2024Sustainability in Action: Linde
This case study highlights the importance of adopting a system-wide perspective on corporate emissions data accounting and reporting while pursuing workable solutions in the journey to net zero.
Sustainability Insight | READApril 29, 20242023 MFS Strategic Climate Action Plan
In line with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), this report outlines MFS’ view on climate change and our related actions in both our investment process and business operations.
All Angles | READApril 11, 2024Natural Capital: Practical Ways to Assess Financial Materiality for Companies
This summary explores the impact of biodiversity on companies and provides practical ways for investors to assess the risks and opportunities from it.
All Angles | READMarch 19, 2024AI Tipping Point: A Deep Dive Into Semiconductors
Which semiconductor companies will be long-term winners from the AI boom? What risks do supply chains and energy usage bring to the sector? This episode of the All Angles podcast features Genevieve Gilroy, sector lead for semiconductors and consumer staples at MFS. Genevieve describes the challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor space and explains why valuations matter when navigating the AI hype cycle.
Sustainability Insight | READMarch 14, 2024Simplicity and Complexity: Striking a Balance in Sustainable Investing
Sustainable investing is simple in theory but confusing in practice. We reflect on challenges posed by the current approach and how embracing complexity can help investors overcome the challenges.
Sustainability Insight | ReadFebruary 29, 2024Sustainability in Action: Schneider Electric
This case study demonstrates our bottom-up analysis of Schneider Electric and how we identify investment opportunities in a decarbonizing world.
General Insight | READJanuary 1, 2024MFS Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
An outline of our voting guidelines and procedures on a wide range of topics, including how we assesses and vote on environmental, social and governance issues.
All Angles | READDecember 21, 2023Wrap Up: All Angles Season 2 Insights and Reflections
A summary of all key themes and topics covered from All Angles Season 2 podcast.
General Insight | READDecember 14, 2023Policy on Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines
This Policy prescribes the application of laws adopted by certain countries that are signatories to the United Nations Convention on Cluster Munitions.
General Insight | READOctober 24, 2023Emerging Market Debt: Navigating ESG Risk and Uncertainty
Successful investors in emerging market debt must contend with complexity and uncertainty on several levels. We believe our integrated approach, plus our ability to identify and model material risk factors, enables us to better manage risk while focusing on capitalizing on investment opportunities.
General Insight | READJune 13, 2023Responsible Investing Policy Statement
How we help our clients achieve their investment goals by employing an investment approach that integrates environmental, social and corporate governance.
All Angles | LISTENSeptember 13, 2024Thinking Ahead: Embracing Systems Theory to Transform the Investment World | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, Roger Urwin, Global Head of Investment Content at Willis Towers Watson, explores how a systems-based perspective could unlock new opportunities for the investment industry to adapt and thrive in the face of pressing global issues.All Angles | LISTENJuly 17, 2024Aggregate Confusion: Understanding ESG Metrics with Professor Roberto Rigobon | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, MIT Sloan Professor Roberto Rigobon digs into the sources of discrepancies in ESG ratings and explains how investors can learn to live with imperfect measurements.All Angles | LISTENJune 13, 2024State of Play: Effective Stewardship and Reaching Net Zero | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, Franziska Jahn-Madell, Director of Global Stewardship at MFS, explains recent developments in the transition to net zero and describes how investors can constructively engage with companies. Fran also shares her thoughts on stewardship megatrends and questions the industry should be asking companies but aren’t (yet).All Angles | LISTENMay 15, 2024Global Infrastructure: Putting Money to Work in Public Equities | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, seasoned portfolio manager Florence Taj provides fresh perspectives on why listed infrastructure should be on every investor's radar, and shares her unique insights on which long-term opportunities she invests in.All Angles | LISTENApril 3, 2024Natural Capital: Practical Ways to Assess Financial Materiality for Companies | Transcript
In this episode of the All Angles podcast, Pooja Daftary sheds light on calculating the financial materiality of natural capital for companies and offers practical ways for investors to integrate natural capital into an investment strategy.All Angles | LISTENMarch 4, 2024AI Tipping Point: A Deep Dive into Semiconductors | Transcript
This episode of the All Angles podcast features Genevieve Gilroy, sector lead for semiconductors and consumer staples at MFS. Genevieve describes the challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor space and explains why valuations matter when navigating the AI hype cycle.
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General Insight | READJanuary 1, 2024MFS Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
An outline of our voting guidelines and procedures on a wide range of topics, including how we assesses and vote on environmental, social and governance issues.
General Insight | READDecember 14, 2023Policy on Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines
This Policy prescribes the application of laws adopted by certain countries that are signatories to the United Nations Convention on Cluster Munitions.
General Insight | READJune 13, 2023Responsible Investing Policy Statement
How we help our clients achieve their investment goals by employing an investment approach that integrates environmental, social and corporate governance.
Stewardship Report | ReadSeptember 13, 2024MFS Stewardship Report: Second Quarter 2024
This quarterly report provides an update on our sustainability efforts, in addition to proxy voting and company engagement highlights from the three-month period ended 30 June 2024.
Sustainable Investing Annual Report | READJune 13, 20242023 MFS Annual Sustainability Report
Annual report offering a comprehensive review of our approach to sustainability, material factor integration, proxy voting and engagement activities at MFS for the 2023 calendar year.
- Investment Professional
- Insights
- Sustainability
All Angles
State of Play: Effective Stewardship and Reaching Net Zero
This summary explains recent developments in the transition to net zero, how investors can constructively engage with companies, stewardship megatrends and questions the industry should be asking companies but aren’t (yet).
Global Infrastructure: Putting Money to Work in Public Equities
This summary explores why infrastructure should be on every asset owner's radar, shares insights on long-term investment opportunities and delves into exposure via public versus private markets.
Natural Capital: Practical Ways to Assess Financial Materiality for Companies
This summary explores the impact of biodiversity on companies and provides practical ways for investors to assess the risks and opportunities from it.
AI Tipping Point: A Deep Dive Into Semiconductors
Which semiconductor companies will be long-term winners from the AI boom? What risks do supply chains and energy usage bring to the sector? This episode of the All Angles podcast features Genevieve Gilroy, sector lead for semiconductors and consumer staples at MFS. Genevieve describes the challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor space and explains why valuations matter when navigating the AI hype cycle.
Wrap Up: All Angles Season 2 Insights and Reflections
A summary of all key themes and topics covered from All Angles Season 2 podcast.
Thinking Ahead: Embracing Systems Theory to Transform the Investment World | Transcript
Aggregate Confusion: Understanding ESG Metrics with Professor Roberto Rigobon | Transcript
State of Play: Effective Stewardship and Reaching Net Zero | Transcript
Global Infrastructure: Putting Money to Work in Public Equities | Transcript
Natural Capital: Practical Ways to Assess Financial Materiality for Companies | Transcript
AI Tipping Point: A Deep Dive into Semiconductors | Transcript
Sustainability Insights
Thinking Ahead: Embracing Systems Theory to Transform the Investment World
Roger Urwin, Global Head of Investment Content at Willis Towers Watson, explores how a systems-based perspective could unlock new opportunities for the investment industry to adapt and thrive in the face of pressing global issues in this episode of the All Angles podcast.
A Constructivist Approach to Sustainability
This paper provides an overview of constructivism stewardship and how it works in practice at MFS.
MFS Net Zero Progress Report
Our Net Zero Progress Report details our progress towards net zero goals, including a deep dive into consumer staples' decarbonization efforts and a new framework for assessing climate risks.
MFS Stewardship Report: Second Quarter 2024
This quarterly report provides an update on our sustainability efforts, in addition to proxy voting and company engagement highlights from the three-month period ended 30 June 2024.
Aggregate Confusion: The Challenge of ESG Ratings
Inconsistencies among ESG ratings agencies complicates sustainability analysis for investors. This paper highlights the need for expert analysis and advocates for an active, nuanced approach to ESG integration.
Our Progress Towards Our Net Zero Commitments
An executive summary of our Net Zero Progress Report.
State of Play: Effective Stewardship and Reaching Net Zero
This summary explains recent developments in the transition to net zero, how investors can constructively engage with companies, stewardship megatrends and questions the industry should be asking companies but aren’t (yet).
2023 MFS Annual Sustainability Report
Annual report offering a comprehensive review of our approach to sustainability, material factor integration, proxy voting and engagement activities at MFS for the 2023 calendar year.
Global Infrastructure: Putting Money to Work in Public Equities
This summary explores why infrastructure should be on every asset owner's radar, shares insights on long-term investment opportunities and delves into exposure via public versus private markets.
Sustainability in Action: Linde
This case study highlights the importance of adopting a system-wide perspective on corporate emissions data accounting and reporting while pursuing workable solutions in the journey to net zero.
2023 MFS Strategic Climate Action Plan
In line with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), this report outlines MFS’ view on climate change and our related actions in both our investment process and business operations.
Natural Capital: Practical Ways to Assess Financial Materiality for Companies
This summary explores the impact of biodiversity on companies and provides practical ways for investors to assess the risks and opportunities from it.
AI Tipping Point: A Deep Dive Into Semiconductors
Which semiconductor companies will be long-term winners from the AI boom? What risks do supply chains and energy usage bring to the sector? This episode of the All Angles podcast features Genevieve Gilroy, sector lead for semiconductors and consumer staples at MFS. Genevieve describes the challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor space and explains why valuations matter when navigating the AI hype cycle.
Simplicity and Complexity: Striking a Balance in Sustainable Investing
Sustainable investing is simple in theory but confusing in practice. We reflect on challenges posed by the current approach and how embracing complexity can help investors overcome the challenges.
Sustainability in Action: Schneider Electric
This case study demonstrates our bottom-up analysis of Schneider Electric and how we identify investment opportunities in a decarbonizing world.
MFS Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
An outline of our voting guidelines and procedures on a wide range of topics, including how we assesses and vote on environmental, social and governance issues.
Wrap Up: All Angles Season 2 Insights and Reflections
A summary of all key themes and topics covered from All Angles Season 2 podcast.
Policy on Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines
This Policy prescribes the application of laws adopted by certain countries that are signatories to the United Nations Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Emerging Market Debt: Navigating ESG Risk and Uncertainty
Successful investors in emerging market debt must contend with complexity and uncertainty on several levels. We believe our integrated approach, plus our ability to identify and model material risk factors, enables us to better manage risk while focusing on capitalizing on investment opportunities.
Responsible Investing Policy Statement
How we help our clients achieve their investment goals by employing an investment approach that integrates environmental, social and corporate governance.
Thinking Ahead: Embracing Systems Theory to Transform the Investment World | Transcript
Aggregate Confusion: Understanding ESG Metrics with Professor Roberto Rigobon | Transcript
State of Play: Effective Stewardship and Reaching Net Zero | Transcript
Global Infrastructure: Putting Money to Work in Public Equities | Transcript
Natural Capital: Practical Ways to Assess Financial Materiality for Companies | Transcript
AI Tipping Point: A Deep Dive into Semiconductors | Transcript
Reports
MFS Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
An outline of our voting guidelines and procedures on a wide range of topics, including how we assesses and vote on environmental, social and governance issues.
Policy on Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines
This Policy prescribes the application of laws adopted by certain countries that are signatories to the United Nations Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Responsible Investing Policy Statement
How we help our clients achieve their investment goals by employing an investment approach that integrates environmental, social and corporate governance.
MFS Stewardship Report: Second Quarter 2024
This quarterly report provides an update on our sustainability efforts, in addition to proxy voting and company engagement highlights from the three-month period ended 30 June 2024.
2023 MFS Annual Sustainability Report
Annual report offering a comprehensive review of our approach to sustainability, material factor integration, proxy voting and engagement activities at MFS for the 2023 calendar year.