All ESG/SRI articles – Page 24
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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.
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White papersHoming in on Quality in Climate Investing Strategies
Stock selection in a climate investing strategy takes more than just avoiding companies exposed to global warming risks. The process should intersect with an active search for diverse opportunities among companies helping to fight climate change, but with high-quality business models, too.
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White papersWhen policy meets action: Seismic changes in the plastic recycling market
With many companies trailing their targets for reducing new plastic use, governments are implementing more ambitious targets for the use of recycled plastic content as the plastic packaging market continues to grow. Pyrolysis, a form of chemical recycling, could offer an innovative solution for dealing with hard-to-process mixed plastic waste.
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White papers*Setting out our progress towards a sustainable transition*
Our 2022 Sustainability Report highlights our key achievements. These include our continued focus on integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into our fund offering, updated documentation with new sustainability indicators, and our commitment to support investing aligned with achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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Research ReportGlobal Environmental Social and Governance Report 2022
Our Annual ESG Report sets out our approach to ESG and provides an update on the progress we and our portfolio companies have made in 2022.
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White papersHow regulatory momentum is helping drive biodiversity-aware investment
Investments that take account of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have always gone hand-in-hand with public policy. As investors become increasingly aware of the potential financial effects of climate change, so too regulators begin to impose demands that echo the concerns and may harden those financial effects on asset prices.
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White papersA paradigm shift for European debt
Private debt funds are filling the gap left by bank retrenchment, says Sandrine Richard, Head of private debt at Generali Investments Partners
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White papersHow tackling food waste contributes to climate change mitigation
Discussions about food and its impact on climate change often concern the value chain from fork to plate – and even more often focus on the production side – but eliminating food loss and waste can make an equally notable contribution. Addressing this major issue requires solutions that range from basic common sense to innovative packaging, transport and storage.
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White papersThe real estate industry is going digital − serious challenges must be mastered
The real estate business is in a constant state of change.
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White papersA step-by-step guide to measuring social impact in real estate
There’s no benchmark for social impact investing, but investment is gaining traction. In this article we - Schroders Capital - explain how we measure place-based impact.
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White papersReal estate in an era of inflation
In a climate of rising inflation, real estate investments can offer attractive returns.
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White papersBlock by block
With the real estate industry facing growing calls to reduce its outsized environmental footprint, modular construction is back in fashion. It’s greener, faster and more efficient.
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White papersClimate Transition: Choosing an Index
Climate transition strategies involve challenging implementation questions. Among the most important is choosing an index. This paper explores the trade-offs and makes a case for using standard market indexes.
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White papersThe cost of not acting is high
The world is facing an environmental crisis of unprecedented dimensions. Fighting climate change should be a high priority for humankind as it is closely linked to many other environmental challenges.
