Hermes Ireland policies and disclosures

Sustainability Risk Policy

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited is required to disclose the manner in which sustainability risks are integrated into the investment process and the results of the assessment of the likely impacts of sustainability risks on the returns of the funds under management.

Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited has adopted the Sustainable Risks policy that applies to Federated Hermes Limited. Copies of this document can be found on the group Policies and Disclosures page.

Consideration of Principal Adverse Impacts

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited is required to determine whether it considers the principal adverse impacts of its investment decisions on sustainability factors.

Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited has adopted the Principal Adverse Impact Statement that applies to Federated Hermes Limited. Copies of this document can be found on the group Policies and Disclosures page.

Remuneration Policy

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures on the financial services sector, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited is required to include in its remuneration policy information on how its policy is consistent with the integration of sustainability risks.

The remuneration policy of Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited has been updated in this regard and is available here.

Sustainability-related Disclosures

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited is required to disclose how Hermes Investment Managers Limited (the “Investment Manager”) intends to meets the environmental or social characteristics or sustainable investment objective(s) applicable to each funds under management. Hermes Fund Manager Ireland Limited has delegated investment management of the Federated Hermes Investment Funds plc to the Investment Manager, an FCA-authorised entity.

Further information on the relevant sustainability-related disclosures for each fund under management can be found on the Fund Documents page.

Complaints Policy

While we aim to offer the best service possible, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited recognises that there may be occasions where we will receive a complaint. We are committed to resolving all complaints received through our internal procedures, as summarised in our Complaints Policy (Summary for Clients).

A copy of the Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited Complaints Policy (Summary for Clients) is available here.