All ESG/SRI articles – Page 19
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White papersSpectrum Q3 2023: No robots were harmed in the making of this report
Welcome to the latest edition of Spectrum. In this issue, investment managers, technology experts and thought leaders from across Federated Hermes consider the zeitgeisty topic of artificial intelligence.
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White papersFear and loathing in China?
As China’s economic woes mount, we outline the Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan Fund’s positioning and outlook for the country.
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White papersNavigating China’s economic turbulence
As China’s economic woes mount, we outline the GEMs Fund’s positioning and discuss our outlook for the country.
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White papersInvestor dissension mounts as temperatures rise
The 2023 vote season was characterised by investor frustration over companies’ inadequate responses to climate change, and stakeholder concerns about labour rights and pay as the cost of living crisis continued to bite. Richard Adeniyi-Jones and Joanne Beatty highlight the key votes and trends.
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White papersSustainable fixed income: Five questions answered
To unlock sustainable fixed income with real-world outcomes you need the right combination of expertise, ESG integration and stewardship. Here, our investment teams answer key questions around what it takes to achieve true sustainability in fixed income.
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White papersFiorino: Can US consumers stretch debt reality?
String theory – which contends matter is made of tiny vibrating strings – offers lessons on the capacity of credit markets to adapt to slowing growth and recession risk.
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White papersJapanese reforms ignite investor optimism
The Japanese stock market has enjoyed a resurgence in recent months due to corporate governance reforms and a renewed focus on shareholder value. Shoa Hirosato and Haonan Wu explain some of the key changes and the likely benefits for investors.
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White papersPrivate Equity: Assessing ESG risks and opportunities
The effective integration of ESG issues into private equity can be a complicated exercise, owing to the ‘long-hold’ nature of the asset class. Diligent management of the relevant ESG risks and opportunities is therefore necessary and can form a crucial part of the investment process.
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White papersPM Perspectives: Climate Buy and Maintain
PM Perspectives is a series of profiles highlighting the current views of senior investment leaders across Allspring. This issue profiles four of Allspring’s experts on our Climate Transition Buy and Maintain Credit strategy. The strategy was designed to provide a long-term investment approach that seeks to invest in companies leading decarbonization efforts while offering strong investment potential.
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White papersThe race to secure a green future – Legislation, challenges, competition
Policymakers across the world are taking action to address climate change by committing billions of dollars to support efforts towards a green future. But the lack of an organised approach could set off fierce competition for people, power and resources, hampering the realisation of global green objectives.
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White papersA Chip Heatwave Sweeps Across the Land of Fire
Read more on how the demand for high-performance and next-generation semiconductors is expected to rise as a result of secular trends like artificial intelligence and the energy transition.
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VideoIntroduction to the Neuberger Berman Climate Innovation Fund
(3:09) In this short video, Portfolio Managers Evelyn Chow and Charlie Lim introduce the recently launched Neuberger Berman Climate Transition Fund. They also highlight the scale of the opportunity around the decarbonisation megatrend and some potential ways of investing in it.
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White papersHydrogen – Tomorrow’s energy today
Green hydrogen is one of the fastest-growing clean energy technologies and looks set to grow exponentially in the coming decades. Many governments have placed it at the centre of their net-zero strategies thanks to its varied industrial applications.
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White papersAccounting for AI risk in ESG investing – It’s a black box
Interest in artificial intelligence has ballooned, fuelling widespread expectations that AI technology could soon play a significant role across many industries. Talk of its benefits, however, is being matched by concerns over its environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact.
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White papersThe role of ‘re-commerce’ in the transition to a circular economy
Moving towards a circular economy will play a key role in achieving global net zero goals. This article explores how eBay is aiding this transition through the practice of ‘re-commerce’ which – through re-using and recycling products – helps avoid the extraction and fabrication of new materials, while cutting down on excess emissions in the process.
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VideoESG in fixed income: a win-win for all concerned?
In this video, Fraser Lundie, Head of Fixed Income – Public Markets, argues that by encouraging companies to improve corporate governance and adopt decarbonisation processes, it creates a virtuous cycle, leading them to mitigate risk, making them more investible, which encourages further investment, which reduces the cost of capital – creating a win-win for all concerned.
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White papersWhy ESG Investors Should Look Beyond the Obvious Choices
Companies that are on course to overcome ESG controversies deserve closer attention from investors.
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White papersWhy forever chemicals aren’t going away
The accumulation of harmful chemicals in the environment over time poses serious risks to wildlife, the food chain, and human health. Joanne Beatty explains the nature of forever chemicals and how we engage with companies on this topic.
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White papersReport Public Engagement Report Q2 2023
The Q2 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes takes an in-depth look at the potential dangers posed by forever chemicals and synthetic pesticides. Plus, Japanese corporate governance reforms and voting season highlights from North America and Europe.
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White papersTechtronic Industries case study
Techtronic has taken steps to ensure responsible sourcing of raw materials, introduced clear climate-related targets, and demonstrated progress in board diversity since our engagement on these issues began in 2018.
