All ESG/SRI articles – Page 33
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White papersClimate Action Report
As the window to act on the climate emergency narrows, as a global investor, business and employer, we know that our response to tackling the climate crisis must go beyond what is expected of an asset manager calling itself ‘responsible’. Here, we report on our progress, innovations and commitments that lie at the heart of our climate strategy.
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White papersThe Market Effect of Acute Biodiversity Risk: the Case of Brazilian Corporate Bonds
Biodiversity is part of the Earth’s natural capital and considered the cornerstone of a well-functioning planet. The many benefits to humans provided by natural capital are often integral to the provision of clean drinking water, waste decomposition and food productivity as well as being critical for human health ...
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White papersRisks and benefits of low-carbon investing: a new factor?
The climate transition increasingly dominates the investment landscape as fund managers focus on sustainability themes. Low-carbon investing is an early approach that addresses climate risks in a systematic way.
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White papersWhat do we Learn from a Machine Understanding News Content? Stock Market Reaction to News
Using textual data extracted by Causality Link platform from a large variety of news sources (news stories, call transcripts, broker research, etc.), we build aggregate news signals that take into account the tone, the tense and the prominence of various news statements about a given firm. We test the informational content of these signals and examine how news is incorporated into stock prices.
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White papersThe Impact of Climate Risks on Social Inequality
Reducing social inequality and protecting the environment are two distinct objectives that can both complement and contradict each other. In this study, we examine the impact of climate risks on social inequality and demonstrate a potential trade-off between environmental and social improvements.
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VideoEmerging markets set to turn a corner?
In our latest video insight, Kunjal Gala, head of Emerging Markets at Federated Hermes, outlines the prospects for emerging markets in 2023.
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White papersBrasília riots add to investor caution over Brazil
Financial markets have been relatively unmoved by storming of capital by supporters of outgoing president but the deep divisions the attacks highlighted remain a concern.
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White papersPutting the ESG into real estate
In our annual real estate ESG report, experts from Federated Hermes Limited explain how an open and collaborative approach between investors and the real estate industry can change the environment for better, forever and for all.
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White papers5G & Energy Crisis: Saving Trees with Green Data Centers
As the adoption of 5G increases and energy consumption rises, calls for technology innovations to achieve sustainable development are ringing loudly.
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White papersWhy sustainable fashion could be in style for responsible investors
Fashion is one of the biggest industries in the world, generating around $2.5trn in annual sales but at the same time, it is thought to be responsible for a sizeable 10% of annual global carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
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White papersIndustry trends to watch in 2023
The last few years have delivered a fair share of ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ setbacks for asset managers and investors. As we come out on the other side, I am excited about the opportunities.
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White papersCOP27: Shifting the Global Climate-Change Debate
COP27, the latest United Nations Conference of the Parties, concluded recently with mixed results on some of the key agenda items. In our view, though, the event will be remembered more for the way it shifted the global climate-change debate.
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VideoESG in Small Caps
While the ESG challenges facing smaller companies should not be underestimated, they also create opportunities for active managers to identify undervalued companies.
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White papersJD.com engagement case study
JD.com has demonstrated its effort to improve its governance and ESG reporting in recent years. The company separated the chair and CEO roles earlier this year and released its first ESG report that focused on its ESG commitment, including climate change mitigation.
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White papersImpact Opportunities Fund - Quarterly Report Q4 2022
In this quarter’s report, we take a deep dive into the complexities of UN SDG 6, clean water and sanitation, and discuss why it is so vital to life on this planet, the issues surrounding supply/demand, and how to bridge the water gap.
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White papersESG in motion: a dynamic forward-looking approach to detect ESG ‘improvers’
ESG investing has seen some headwinds in 2022. The ESG indexes suffered in 2022 in part due to their low representation in areas of the market that have benefitted from higher energy costs, such as the oil and gas sectors, and high representation in growth sectors that have been challenged by rising rates.
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VideoWhy Value Now?
(1:58) Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise explains why value could be a good place to be in the current market environment, highlighting some key considerations for value-style investors.
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White papersAllspring Systematic Edge
Allspring Systematic Edge delivers innovative products and bespoke solutions to meet investor needs.
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White papersFarmland and timberland rise up climate agenda
For investors looking to build portfolios that are aligned with net-zero objectives, farmland and timberland have never been so important. Timberland has the potential to be a net negative carbon investment, thanks to the ability of forests to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Farmland’s carbon profile also compares favorably to other types of real assets.
