Techtronic Industries case study
In the supply chain, the company is exposed to human rights risks through the cobalt mining process, a key mineral in batteries that power wireless appliances. Initially, it did not have a dedicated cobalt procurement policy, and we perceived the company to have insufficient disclosure of its supply chain management methods and performance indicators. In […]
German automotive engagement on climate lobbying
Many automotive companies have set emissions reduction targets focused on a shift to electromobility – but to implement this effectively, a supportive policy environment is essential. In the video below, Lisa Lange dives into her engagement work with Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, discussing how automotive companies must align their direct and indirect lobbying activities with […]
The value of gender equity in the workplace
Gender gaps around the world reflect underlying societal issues that impact women at all stages of life, from the wages earned at work, and the way women are treated by the justice system, to the pervasive everyday sexism highlighted by the #MeToo movement. At work, women may be subjected to sexual harassment and discrimination, which […]
Federated Hermes Stewardship Report 2022
This year’s report now features the stewardship activities of our infrastructure and private equity investment teams. Monitoring engagement outcomes is crucial in ensuring our approach is effective and achieves the desired results. As such, this report contains new and updated examples and case studies throughout to demonstrate how our approach works in practice. In our […]
Counting the cost of the climate crisis
Investor groups and standard-setters have called on companies to follow best practice guidelines and fully reflect climate-related risks in their financial statements. That means companies should disclose how climate change and decarbonisation commitments are being captured in their accounting assumptions and judgements. Are their accounts aligned with a 1.5°C world, as set out in the […]
Mercedes-Benz-Fallstudie
Die Verbände der Automobilindustrie haben erheblichen Einfluss auf Politik und Regulierung. Damit die Automobilindustrie ihre erklärten Netto-Null-Ziele im Einklang mit einer 1,5-Grad-Obergrenze erreichen kann, ist es wichtig, dass jegliche Lobbyarbeit, einschließlich derjenigen der Handelsverbände, auf dieses Ziel ausgerichtet wird. Wir beschäftigen uns seit 2007 mit der Mercedes-Benz Group und sind einer der Hauptverantwortlichen für die […]
Volkswagen-Fallstudie
Im September 2015 wurde festgestellt, dass Volkswagen Fahrzeuge so programmiert hatte, dass sie die Labortests für NOx-Emissionen unterliefen. Dieser Skandal wurde als „Dieselgate“ bekannt. Infolgedessen wurde das Unternehmen mit Klagen überzogen und der Ruf der Marke geschädigt. Ein erheblicher Rückgang des Aktienkurses und Kosten in Höhe von schätzungsweise 35 Mrd. US-Dollar waren die Folge1. Unseren […]
BMW-Fallstudie
Wir beschäftigen uns seit 2008 mit BMW und sind auch für die Initiative „Climate Action 100+“ mitverantwortlich. Unser Engagement bei BMW konzentriert sich auf zwei Bereiche: die Strategie für Elektrofahrzeuge und das politische Engagement des Unternehmens. Wir haben uns über einen Zeitraum von fünf Jahren konsequent mit diesen Fragen beschäftigt und unser Engagement unter anderem […]
EOS at Federated Hermes publishes engagement priorities for 2023
EOS at Federated Hermes, one of the world’s largest stewardship service providers representing client assets of US$1.3 trillion, has launched its 2023 Engagement Plan. The plan, assembled in collaboration with its clients, identifies the focus of its engagement with companies in the year ahead based on the most material drivers of long-term sustainable wealth for […]
Federated Hermes strengthens its global stewardship business
Based in London, Ross will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of EOS’s Engagement Plan for corporate and public policy, and market best practices across Asia and Global Emerging Markets. Over the course of 2022, EOS engaged with 270 companies across these regions. Ross has deep experience in asset management and stewardship, with […]
