As we celebrate our 100-year anniversary, we can also celebrate how far we’ve come on our DEI journey as we build our future together. In 2023, those efforts included enhancing our inclusive culture, expanding our efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and focusing on being an even better version of ourselves in the century ahead. Below is an at-a-glance view of our DEI strategy and a progress update on our DEI initiatives across culture, talent and community.
CULTUREWe foster inclusion to empower employees as individuals as we build a shared commitment to delivering the best results for clients. Below are some key 2023 culture initiatives:
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TALENTAs we continue to build our diverse workforce, we focus our efforts on entry level and early career talent, looking at on-campus and early career programs through a diversity lens to increase the representation of candidates from historically underrepresented groups. Below are some key 2023 talent initiatives:
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COMMUNITYWe’re driving better corporate DEI practices through external partnerships with global organizations, and we’re supporting underserved communities through long-term relationships with charitable partners. Below are some key 2023 community initiatives:
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As we enter this next century for MFS, we need to stay focused on our why: DEI ultimately is all about inclusion and impact. 
Michelle Thompson-Dolberry
MFS Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
2023 Firmwide Highlights - DEI Progress
CONNECT WITH GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS
AND SUPPORT DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
- CFA DEI Code Signatory
- CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion signatory
- Workforce Disclosure Initiative (ShareAction) participant and supporter
- Member of Nicsa’s Diversity Project
- Member of the Diversity Project UK
- Support underserved communities through decades long charitable partnerships
SELF-IDENTIFICATION METRICS
- 2.3% LGBTQ+ Identifying
- 8.7% Employees with Disabilities
- 0.6% Protected veteran
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US Snapshot and Firm Metrics
As we continue shaping our workforce to represent the world around us, self-awareness, accountability and transparency will allow us to evolve our firm accordingly. The efforts we make are focused on inclusion and impact.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE DIVERSITY
MFS is committed to increasing the representation of women and underrepresented minorities at all levels of the organization, and as we continue to do so, we expect the percentage of the firm owned by diverse populations to grow.
US TOTAL FIRM HEADCOUNT DIVERSITY
US INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL HEADCOUNT DIVERSITY
US EQUITY OWNERSHIP DIVERSITY - % OWNED
57754.1