Greta’s expectations

View of a wind farm producing energy in the sun

We must all be stewards now!

Federated Hermes marks World Environment Day

Aerial view of a small round karst lake

Biodiversity: a fragile equilibrium The theme for this year’s World Environment Day is biodiversity – one that has particular resonance today, as the coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp relief the links between infectious diseases, environmental issues and social sustainability. The current pandemic has highlighted our problematic relationship with nature. While the immediate priority is […]

Federated Hermes staff message regarding recent events in the US

Forest by the river

Dear Federated Hermes colleagues, All of us have been deeply affected by the tragic and horrific death, in police custody, of George Floyd. We grieve with his family and loved ones. Racism in all its forms has no place in any civilised society and is something we condemn without hesitation. It is insidious in the […]

SDG Engagement Equity commentary

Green trees

Huhtamaki

Building back better

The tawhai falls in tongariro national park

Why climate action is key to a resilient recovery

Fiorino

Stone relief

In this pandemic, asset quality is key to banks’ health

Gemologist

Atmospheric phenomena

Can we adapt to a new climate normal?

Market Risk Insights

A helicopter flying in smoke over the burning forest

Portfolio triage

ESG Materiality, Q2 2020

A woman in a protective mask holds the inscription "closed" in her hand

Samsung: engaging on governance In 2016, we initiated our position in Samsung and, in doing so, we made a commitment to actively engage in constructive dialogue with the company on material ESG issues. In Q1 2020, we engaged the company predominantly on governance matters. In February 2020, Samsung appointed Jae-wan Bahk, a former finance and […]

Selecting survivors

Power towers in the fields

An attractive entry point for US small caps