BP case study
Playing catch up – the challenge for Japan
In late October 2020, Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga set a target for carbon neutrality by 2050. However, Japan is struggling to phase-out coal-fired power plants and ramp up its renewable energy capacity, while the financing of coal-fired power stations overseas by Japan’s banks has attracted investor ire. Meanwhile, Japan was ranked 121st in the […]
Japan Tobacco case study
Fast reading Japan Tobacco has demonstrated its commitment to eliminating child labour from its supply chain through various programmes and significantly improving its reporting on the issue, including a standalone human rights report. EOS continues over a decade of engagement with the company on ESG issues. Japan Tobacco – October 2021 Download Share: Case studies […]
POSCO case study
Fast reading Following engagement on climate change, POSCO strengthened its governance and management framework of climate-related issues. As a co-lead for the company under Climate Action 100+, EOS engaged with POSCO, contributing to the company’s 2050 carbon neutrality commitment and reporting in line with the TCFD’s recommendations. POSCO – October 2021 Download Share: Case studies […]
Associated British Foods case study
Fast reading ABF has evaluated its approach to risk management and subsequently provided increased assurance to investors and increased its communication on the topic. EOS has engaged with the company on risk oversight since 2013 and continues its dialogue on other ESG issues. Associated British Foods – September 2021 Download Share: Case studies are shown […]
JD.com case study
Fast reading JD.com published its first ESG report in April 2021 and its second sustainability report in June 2021. It also held its first shareholder meeting in June 2021 with appointment of its first female board director. EOS is pleased with its changes and continues to engage with the company on furthering improvements on ESG […]
Siemens Energy case study
Fast reading Siemens Energy is addressing the challenges of the climate transition by setting science-based emissions reduction targets. This follows engagement with EOS on behalf of its clients and as lead for the Climate Action 100+, which has included regular dialogue with the chair and requesting changes at the 2021 shareholder meeting. Siemens Energy casy […]
Inpex case study
Fast reading Inpex has published scenario analyses and its plan to promote carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon recycling and renewable energy. EOS continues to encourage the company to stretch its ambitions on climate change. Inpex case study – August 2021 Download Share: Case studies are shown to demonstrate engagement, EOS does not make any […]
Stewardship Report 2020
Key takeaways
Sustainable oceans in focus in EOS’s Q2 Public Engagement Report
Fast reading Why a failure to protect marine ecosystems poses a systemic risk to long-term investments “Say-on-climate” proposals provide backdrop to busy voting season Steel industry grapples with decarbonisation challenge There are plenty more fish in the sea, according to the old adage. But centuries of treating marine habitats as an inexhaustible resource mean that […]
