We recognize the threats posed by climate change to our business, public health and the livelihoods of the communities in which we operate. We are taking steps to reduce our environmental footprint, support the transition to a net zero future, and invest in climate change mitigation and resilience.

Our climate approach

Our Operations: Reduce the emissions footprint of our operated assets

We are developing solutions to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2035, with an immediate focus on decarbonizing assets we both own and operate.

Our General Account Investments: Invest in a sustainable future

We are mapping out a pathway to a net zero General Account investment portfolio by 2050 and working to achieve near‑term science‑based improvements in the carbon footprint of power generation project finance and listed debt and equity investments.

Our Products and Services: Building solutions to climate challenges

We are creating investment products that solve investor needs and contribute to a more sustainable future. We are enhancing the resilience of our life and health insurance products in light of climate‑related risks and are evaluating necessary steps to better understand the impact of climate on morbidity and mortality.

A message from Manulife’s Chief Sustainability Officer

“By playing our part for a more sustainable future, we move closer to fulfilling our mission, manage long‑term risk for our shareholders and give our customers the confidence to plan toward the future.”

Sarah Chapman

Our progress: Supporting the transition to a low carbon economy

$44.6 billion in green investments

General Account Investments

$0.75 billion in Green Bonds

Green bond issuance amount is now more than $0.75 billion

100% of owned forests are certified

Certified sustainable by third parties

Sustainable real estate

90% of Manulife Investment Management’s Real Estate investment portfolio is certified to a green building standard

$39.8 billion in green investments

Renewable energy and energy efficiency, green buildings, and green bonds

$1 billion in Green Bonds

Green bond issuance amount is now more than $1 billion

100% of owned forests are certified

Certified sustainable by third parties

2 sustainable investing solutions

Manulife Investment Management launched the Sustainable Asia Bond strategy and Global Climate Pooled strategy offering sustainable investment options (Not all investments available to all investors in all jurisdictions.)

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