In the 15 years since Hermes EOS was launched, stewardship has travelled from the fringes to the mainstream, with the benefits of engaging with companies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities now more widely recognised by investors and regulators.
Setting the scene
Stewardship is in our DNA. More than just voting shareholdings at annual meetings, stewardship includes screening, monitoring and engaging with companies on matters that impact long-term value creation, such as strategy, capital structure, per