Climate

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.

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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

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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Stories on the impact we've made

aerial view of farmer in middle of field

Sustainable agriculture can promote healthier and more diverse farmland ecosystems

winding winter road in the middle of snowy pine tree forest

Manulife Investment Management acquires U.S. timberlands for impact-first investment

Windmills in a rolling green field at sunset

Climate change is likely to affect all real estate, but all real estate won't be affected equally

overhead view of green and boggy landscape with river running through it

Manulife Investment Management expands impact investing & natural climate solutions team

mountains

It’s never too early to think long term—how investors can align with net zero by 2050

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Manulife Investment Management achieves BOMA Best Platinum for Manulife Place in Edmonton

Agricultural field with irrigation and greenhouses in background

The ABCs of ESG

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Manulife’s young leaders tackle rising pollution from single-use face masks

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Environmental Policy
Climate Change Statement

Green Bond Framework

Disclosures

2024 Sustainability Report
2024 CDP Submission
Climate Action Implemention Plan Report

Manulife Investment Management

We believe sustainable investing creates long-term value for our stakeholders while helping realize a sustainable trajectory for the global economy.

Manulife Investment Management Real Estate

Creating value through the sustainable management of global real estate assets.

Manulife Investment Management Timberland

Creating value through the sustainable management of timberland assets.

Manulife Investment Management Agriculture

Creating value through the sustainable management of agriculture assets.

Manulife John Hancock Investment Management

Our ESG funds provide high risk-adjusted returns, while supporting companies that are making a positive impact on the environment and society.

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