Investor expectations for global plastics challenges
Fast reading Companies reliant on the take-make-waste model will face substantial commercial risks in coming years In 2020 and beyond, we are amplifying our engagement in the chemicals, consumer goods and retail sectors Our report concludes with a series of questions that investors can put to companies Investors are concerned that a failure to account […]
Climate responsibility and going beyond net-zero
Within EOS at Federated Hermes, we have devoted significant resource to engaging on the climate crisis, particularly in the last few years, as our clients have made it clear they see it as the most important issue for our engagement. Many companies have begun to take action to reduce their own emissions and to explain […]
Investors’ expectations on responsible artificial intelligence and data governance
We propose a structured approach for investors to engage on AI and data governance based on six core principles and have set out a common framework across sectors. We welcome input to further develop the principles and engagement framework, as our collective experience and thinking on this important topic grows. Investors’ expectations on responsible artificial […]
Panasonic
Panasonic is one of the largest manufacturers of electric and electronic products globally. Background At the beginning of our engagement, the company had a large board with 20 directors none of whom was genuinely independent. Eighteen directors were company executives and the other two, while being designated as outsiders, represented financial institutions with which Panasonic […]
América Móvil
Latin American telecoms giant is dealing strategically with new anti-monopoly regulation in its biggest market, while improving disclosures to investors, setting an example for other businesses in the region. Background América Móvil is a conglomerate of telecommunications providers in Latin America and the US. Its largest market is Mexico, where its landline subsidiary, Telmex, has […]
