360°, Q3 2022

Mountain stream

Rates, recovery, recession

European Equities Sustainability Report, H1 2022

In our latest Sustainability Report from the European Equities team, we take a closer look at two portfolio holdings at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation and discuss how they are helping to support efforts to end epidemics and reduce the mortality rate of non-communicable diseases. Key Points: Overview of the objectives of SDG 3 […]

Animal farming and ESG: a sector where some are more equal than others

The animal farming industry entered the pandemic widely regarded as an ESG laggard: a sector noted for its high greenhouse gas emissions, unethical treatment of livestock, and intensive land and water use, and a leading global cause of deforestation. The Farm Animal Investment Risk and Return (FAIRR) initiative found the industry has done ‘too little […]

The spoils of the pandemic: in this together?

The contrast between the poor part of the city and the rich one

The annual publication of the Forbes rich list has become a much-followed media ritual, however, in 2022, the unveiling of the list served as a stark reminder – for those who cared to see it – of the asymmetrical impact of the pandemic. The world’s 10 richest men more than doubled their fortunes during the […]

Case study: Akbank

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The biodiversity domino effect

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The common goods of nature There is growing awareness in the financial sector of the interlinked climate and biodiversity emergencies, and the potential impacts on economies and markets. Research suggests over 50% of global GDP is highly or moderately dependent on nature¹. Failure to act on these issues could result in collapsing food systems and […]

Sustainable Global Equity, Q2 2022

Quarterly report

Climate Change High Yield Credit, H1 report 2021

In this inaugural report, we delve into what makes the Federated Hermes Climate Change High Yield Credit strategy unique. As well as introducing our process and team, the report provides an overview of our proprietary Climate Change Impact (CCI) score, complete with portfolio examples to illustrate the scoring system in practice. Fund facts Benefitting people […]

Investing in the earth

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Why soil health matters

SDG Engagement Equity

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2021 Annual Report