Responsible Investing

Each investment team at MacKay Shields applies its own distinct process and experience to add value across capital markets. As such, each team considers material environment, social, and goernance risks and opportunities alongside traditional factors that reflect the character of each asset class and investment style.

Responsible Investing Policies

Delivering Value

As stewards of our clients' assets, our goal is to help them reach their objectives across risk, return, and responsibility.

Transparency

We hold ourselves to the same standard of enhanced disclosure and transparency as we do our investments.

Collaboration

Collaboration is an important component fueling our Responsible Investing journey and progress.

A Full-Firm Approach to Integrating ESG

Research Driven: We believe our investment teams are best equipped to integrate ESG considerations reflecting their unique asset classes and investment styles.

Client Focused: We strive as best as possible to meet the specific needs of each of our clients consistent with their respective objectives, preferences, and values providing customized solutions as needed.

Specialist Support: Our RI team is cross-functional in nature, providing support, guidance, and education for investment and non-investment teams.

Our Policy Statement

May 15, 2022

Rapid Transition to Electric Vehicles Will Upend Global Auto Industry

The global auto industry is on the cusp of a transformation.

5 MIN VIDEO

DECEMBER 14, 2021

ESG Outlook for 2022

ESG Outlook for 2022

November 16, 2021

ESG & Fixed Income - Beyond Ratings and Labels - Kirstein Report

In recent years, sustainable investing—which integrates ESG concerns into investment decisions—has moved from a hot trend to a mainstream investment approach.

September 24, 2021

Digging Deep Into Material Factors for ESG Investors

When we outlined our approach to engaging with companies on ESG issues, many investors asked how we determine what issues are “material.”