A common language for nature-related engagements
Fast reading A profusion of mandatory and voluntary frameworks has created confusion for companies and investors. When engaging with companies our priority is for them to reduce negative impacts on biodiversity throughout their value chain. Sound and consistent understanding of nature-related terms will strengthen and align communication between companies, investors and other stakeholders. At COP15 […]
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Diversity, equity and inclusion in French companies
Enhancing diversity reduces the risk of groupthink, which we believe should benefit company performance over the long term. It also supports wider social inclusion benefits, which can help to reduce social strains, protect the wider economy and enhance portfolio-level returns. In 2020, we spoke to Inès Dauvergne, a business consultant with expertise in diversity, equity […]
The importance of engaging for a just transition
Fast reading At EOS we have long advocated for a just transition, to ensure that the shift to net zero happens at the pace and scale required. Our engagement approach on the just transition spans reskilling, local community impacts, and supporting customers through the energy transition. EOS has also been at the forefront of advocating […]
EOS at Federated Hermes Limited publishes engagement priorities for 2024
EOS at Federated Hermes Limited (EOS), one of the world’s largest stewardship service providers representing client assets of US$1.4 trillion, has published its updated Engagement Plan. The plan, which is based on the long-term objectives and priorities of clients, identifies the issues with greatest potential to deliver long-term sustainable wealth for investors, including through positive […]
EOS 2023 Annual Review
Fast reading Engaging on living wages and worker rights Climate Action 100+ and the road to 2030 Q&As with engagers on natural resource stewardship and Indigenous Peoples’ rights Case studies on Maersk, Techtronic Industries and Meta Platforms 2023 was the hottest year on record, with Canadian wildfires turning Manhattan skies a sulphurous yellow, a fatal […]
Kein Platz für Tiere – Asiens Artenvielfalt unter Druck
Sechs der 17 größten Megadiversity-Länder, d. h. der Länder mit der größten Artenvielfalt weltweit, liegen in Asien: China, Indien, Indonesien, Malaysia, Papua-Neuguinea und die Philippinen. Auch wenn sich nur schwer allgemeine Aussagen zu diesem riesigen Kontinent treffen lassen, zeichnet er sich doch durch eine Reihe von spektakulären und artenreichen Ökosystemen aus, darunter tropische Regenwälder, Korallenriffe, […]
Tencent case study
Background Tencent Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of value-added services and online advertising services. This includes online and mobile games, applications across various internet and mobile platforms, display- and performance-based advertisements, and software development to name a few. Given the company’s business model is centred around digital-based services with a varied and wide-ranging customer […]
COP28: Key takeaways
A central goal of the summit in Dubai this year has been the publishing of the global stock take. The aim here is to assess the progress on collective implementation of the Paris Agreement and identifying solutions to fill the gaps. Big decisions are still to be taken on the crucial negotiation text between countries […]
Netflix-Fallstudie
Hintergrund Zweifellos sind der Klimawandel sowie Diversität, Chancengleichheit und Inklusion zwei der wichtigsten Themenbereiche, mit denen sich alle Unternehmen im Rahmen ihrer ESG-Aktivitäten befassen müssen. Im Zuge des Klimawandels sehen sich Unternehmen neben einer veränderten Verbrauchernachfrage mit betrieblichen, aufsichtsrechtlichen und Reputationsrisiken konfrontiert. Unternehmen, die Diversität keine Bedeutung beimessen und Inklusion nicht voranbringen, setzen sich Risiken […]
