The coronavirus has highlighted the importance of being well prepared to respond to emerging global health threats.

In April, EOS at Federated Hermes published a white paper – Investor Expectations for Global Plastic Challenges. This set out the scale and complexity of the problem and offered investors ways to engage with companies in three key sectors – chemicals, consumer goods and retail.

The Public Engagement Report highlights some of the stewardship activities undertaken by EOS at Federated Hermes on behalf of its clients over Q2 2020.

Janet Wong, an engager for EOS at Federated Hermes, talks to Dr David Hardoon, a senior AI adviser to the Union Bank of the Philippines, and the former chief data officer and senior AI adviser to the Monetary Authority of Singapore, about AI and data governance in financial services.

How do deforestation and industrialised agriculture contribute to biodiversity loss, and why should companies ensure sustainable land use throughout their value chains?

Statement from Roland Bosch, Lead Engager - Financial Services, EOS at Federated Hermes