The evolution of investor stewardship
Fast reading Stewardship must be carried out in line with the long-term financial interests of the investor, considering all relevant performance factors, including social and environmental when material. To engage effectively with a company, stewardship professionals need to bring a solid understanding of how the business works, as well as a familiarity with the market […]
EOS 2024 Annual Review
Fast reading Human rights engagements in high-risk regions Measuring the success of 20 years of engagement Q&As with engagers on natural resource stewardship and AI Case studies on Carrefour, Dominion Energy and AstraZeneca The world breached 1.5°C of warming for the first time in 2024, with major hurricanes in the US and flash flooding in […]
Case study: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Background In June 2008, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established to document the history and lasting impacts of The Indian Residential Schools (IRS) system. The IRS is a source of intergenerational trauma in Indigenous communities. Throughout the approximately 150 years that these schools operated in Canada, they created and left behind […]
TSMC engagement case study
Background TSMC is the world’s largest contract manufacturer of semiconductor chips and plays a critical role in enabling a range of established and emerging technologies. Since listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 1994, the company has established a leading position in semiconductor manufacturing process technology and has delivered strong long-term returns for shareholders. Since […]
Baidu: engagement case study
Background Founded in 2000 as a search engine, Baidu adopted artificial intelligence in 2010 to enhance content discovery and is now a leading Chinese AI company, with products and services that reach over a billion devices monthly. We have been engaging with Baidu on AI and digital rights since 2019, when we first encouraged the […]
Stemming the plastics tide
Fast reading The global plastics treaty aims to tackle plastic pollution across the entire lifecycle, from design and production to chemicals of concern and disposal. The majority of states seeking an ambitious treaty called for a global ban and phase-out of chemicals and products of concern – mainly single-use plastics. Recognising the growing emphasis on […]
Amazon case study
Background Amazon is an American multinational technology company that engages in e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming and artificial intelligence activities. As one of the world’s largest retailers, there is strong interest in human and labour rights at the company. Our engagement We began engagement with the company on these issues in 2020. We […]
Building a credible market for nature-based carbon offsets
Fast reading New UN standards for international carbon markets agreed at COP29 to boost credibility. Due diligence is critical for assessing the quality of nature-based carbon offset projects. While high-quality projects often require more significant investment and longer timeframes, they are essential to ensure a meaningful climate impact. In the first article in this series […]
What was achieved at COP29?
Fast reading Carbon market rulebook should bolster confidence among investors and project developers, including companies formulating credible offsetting strategies. Blended finance approach crucial for opening up commercial decarbonisation pathways for companies and investors operating outside advanced developed nations. Muted response to the Global Stocktake exacerbates uncertainty over the shape and pace of the energy transition. […]
What is nature-based carbon offsetting?
Fast reading The demand for nature-based carbon offsetting is set to rise, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors. Potential benefits include nature restoration, biodiversity protection and improved water and air quality, as well as job creation and economic development. Key challenges include measurement and verification, and ensuring that the carbon remains locked away for a significant period. […]
