Financial inclusion and banking

A billion-person opportunity?
Shifting the spotlight

The value of biodiversity
Protect, sustain, restore: Why the Amazon matters

Acknowledgements: We would like to thank Dr Adriana De Palma, Dr Gareth E Thomas, Sara Contu, and Prof. Andy Purvis from the Natural History Museum for providing the data and analysis contained within this report. The Amazon rainforest, home to some 10% of known species on earth, is a lynchpin for global biodiversity. Here, the […]
Climate Change High Yield Credit Annual Report, 2022

Fast reading As well as the usual performance and carbon footprint data, this latest report from the Climate Change High Yield team takes a close look at how the Carbon Disclosure Project (CPD) has helped increase the accountability of companies around the world as they report on sustainability. Elsewhere, we provide an overview of how […]
360°, Q3 2022

Rates, recovery, recession
SDG Engagement Equity Q3 2022 case study

ROIC
SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Report, H1 2022

2022 H1 Report
SDG Engagement Equity Fund 2022 H1 Report

Steady progress
The sleeping giant: Unlocking sustainable finance

Many analysts believe the pandemic and its impact on society has refocused stakeholders on the role banks can play in supporting customers and society. However, not all financial institutions are addressing environmentally and socially impactful financing opportunities in material ways. Moreover, the focus of regulators is widening to consider whether banks are financing activities viewed […]
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 […]