All ESG/SRI articles – Page 23
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White papersAppetite for destruction
Cattle ranching remains the main driver of deforestation in the Amazon, with land cleared for grazing or the production of soy for animal feed. Sonya Likhtman and Joanne Beatty explain how we challenge companies on their supply chains to preserve and restore this important habitat.
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White papersFalling inflation brightens US outlook
US inflation came in slightly weaker than forecast in April, supporting hopes that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary tightening is finally bringing price rises under control.
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White papersBuilding confidence in the voluntary carbon market: the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles
The publication of the Core Carbon Principles criteria for carbon programs is an important first step for strengthening confidence and should be closely followed by market participants.
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White papersThe value of gender equity in the workplace
Gender gaps open up at an early age and widen when women enter the workforce. Zoe de Spoelberch and Emily DeMasi set out our approach to engaging on gender equity and eliminating sexual harassment from workplaces.
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White papersStewardship Report 2022
At Federated Hermes Limited (FHL) we believe the investment industry can be a powerful force in building resilient companies in resilient economies that create wealth sustainably for investors – and that active stewardship is hugely important to achieve this objective. In this, our third Stewardship Report, we describe our continued stewardship work across asset classes during 2022 and the outcomes of these activities.
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White papersMaersk case study
As Climate Action 100+ co-lead, we have engaged with Maersk on its response to climate change. Since 2016, this has covered areas such as science-based emissions reduction targets, lobbying alignment and sustainability disclosures.
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White papersCounting the cost of the climate crisis
As global temperatures climb, the associated impacts from the climate crisis will become increasingly difficult – and more costly – to manage. How are companies accounting for this risk in their balance sheets? Justin Bazalgette explains why it is important for investors to have confidence in the bottom line.
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White papersThe seven pillars of AT1 wisdom
Filippo Maria Alloatti, Head of Financials (Credit), outlines the seven key reasons why it is crucial to restore trust and investor engagement in the additional tier 1 (AT1) market.
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White papersCollapse frequency: deposits, liquidity, and the new bank-body problem
A rash of US banking collapses has raised fears of system-wide deposit emissions. Fiorino quantifies the issue…
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White papersEOS Stewardship Report 2022
EOS at Federated Hermes has published its third UK Stewardship Report as a service provider, with insights into our cost of living engagements and our work with Climate Action 100+.
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White papersUncut gems: The evolution of ESG in EM sovereign debt
There are few asset classes upon which ESG factors have a more visible and profound impact on financial outcomes than in emerging market sovereign debt. However, effective ESG integration in the space remains inconsistent.
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White papersTaking action! Join us on our journey through sustainable investing in private markets
Real Estate & Private Markets (REPM) have released a sustainable investing annual update since 2010, and in this 13th edition, we focus on the future and show how we are walking the talk.
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White papersClimate change and cities: adapting real estate investment decisions
Blending physical risk modelling with social, financial and regulatory information will be the difference between prepared real estate investors, and those failing to adapt to climate threats.
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WebinarFederated Hermes China Equity Strategy webcast
Join portfolio manager, Sandy Pei, for the latest Federated Hermes webinar to hear her current thoughts on China and where the opportunities lie.
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White papersGreen hydrogen - You may not smell it, but it is coming
It is green as well as colourless; vaporous, not vapid; fluid, yet powerful. Green hydrogen is all those things and increasingly it is being seen as a force for good given the promise that it holds as an alternative to fossil fuels. Countries, counties and cities are teaming up as they seek to advance the transition away from ‘dirty’ oil, gas, coal and other energy sources.
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White papersPublic Engagement Report Q1 2023
The Q1 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes takes an in-depth look at the impact that cattle ranching is having on the Amazon rainforest. Plus, how EOS engages with companies on sexual harassment in the workplace, and why climate accounting is under scrutiny this voting season.
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White papersReal estate forecasting and physical risk: A brief climate story
Incorporating physical climate risk into real estate valuations is no easy task. Olivia Muir, Head of Sustainability – Real Estate & Private Markets, offers some reflections on what to consider.
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White papersMercedes-Benz case study
In seeking to understand the alignment of the company’s public policy positions on climate change with that of the lobbying carried out by the company, we received written assurance that Mercedes would review its associations’ lobbying activities and publish a report.
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White papersVolkswagen case study
Following the 2015 emissions scandal, we have engaged with Volkswagen through numerous meetings, vote recommendations and a site visit. In that time, it has undertaken a comprehensive integrity project to improve its company’s culture.
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White papersGreen vs. Social Bond Premium
While responsible investors consider that the environmental and social pillars are highly interconnected when implementing ESG and climate strategies, our research shows that the green and social bond markets are not integrated.
