MTS Foundation

Using our Spheres of Influence to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

MTS Foundation firmly believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are the cornerstones of corporate development. We embrace different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and are committed to creating an open and respectful work environment where every team member has equal opportunities to jointly promote innovation and achieve mutual growth of individuals and the company. Our decisions and culture reflect respect for diversity and commitment to inclusion.

Our Strategy and Commitment

Our diverse and inclusive community makes us better partners and ultimately, helps us to build better businesses. As we continue on our journey to build a more inclusive work place, we have identified four key elements to sustainable change.

At MTS, we know that diverse teams perform better. We seek to create a community where we continually exchange insights, embrace different perspectives, and challenge the status quo.

A Compelling 'Why'
So that teams and individuals are inspired and take action.
Data
To guide action, monitor progress, and strengthen accountability.
Education paired with changes to systems and decision-making processes
So that our structures support everyone in knowing and taking steps towards inclusivity.
Concerted, credible stewardship & governance

We are engaging all of our people to take action within their spheres of influence to foster an inclusive and dynamic culture because we all have a critical role to play.

MTS Foundation’s sphere of influence

We continuously strive to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into everything we do. This requires us to be actively inclusive, rewire processes, practices and norms, and leverage our spheres of influence to make progress against our goals. By igniting action within our firm, our investments, and our community, we are making strides in DEI in the near term and laying the foundation for even greater impact into the future.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Spheres of Influence

Portfolio Company Management

The firm is committed to providing guidance and support to portfolio company management teams and boards on effective diversity and inclusion strategies,.

DEI Leadership Network
In 2022, we launched the DEI Leadership Network, a coalition of CEOs within our portfolio, to empower them to share DEI best practices, learn from one another’s experiences, and provide tools and tangible strategies to effectively lead with DEI at the forefront. The network spans North America, Europe, and Asia,. Feedback from participating CEOs illustrates the profound impact that the coalition has had so far—two participating CEOs shared their insights on leveraging diversity as a driver of performance during our 2022 Global Investor Conference.

Network of Talent
To help our portfolio companies source diverse talent and leverage MTS’s existing network, we have created an Executive Database. Largely driven by referrals of trusted sources, the database houses more than 1,000 diverse candidates across specialties and functions. We also continue to partner with organizations such as The Executive Leadership Council and The Latino Corporate Directors Association to help us expand our network of diverse board members.

MTS Foundation is committed to the comprehensive practice of environment, society and governance (ESG). We reduce environmental footprint through green investment, support community development projects and promote social progress. At the same time, we adhere to transparent governance to ensure the ethics and compliance of the business. On the road of ESG, we continue to explore and innovate to achieve sustainable development and create long-term value for all stakeholders.