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Sustainable Global Equity Report, Q4 2022

The inflation game-changer

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22 November 2022 |
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With structural pressures driving a higher base level of inflation over the medium term, the need to focus on high-quality, sustainable businesses is stronger than ever, says Martin Todd, Portfolio Manager of the Federated Hermes Sustainable Global Equity strategy.
Sustainable Global Equity Report, Q4 2022

Fast reading

  • While the most acute impacts of the Ukraine conflict on energy and food supplies are temporary, we believe deglobalisation and greenflation will result in a higher base level of inflation over the medium term than that seen in the past decade.
  • In this more challenging macroeconomic environment, growth stocks and sectors reliant on discretionary spending will suffer. However, high-quality companies built around a sustainable model in sectors such as consumer staples will be well-positioned to outperform.

Other highlights include:

  • Case study: The team outlines the sustainable investment rationale in one of the key portfolio holdings – Costco Wholesale. The retail sector has been hit particularly hard by ongoing inflationary headwinds, which is why we believe in working with steadfast companies built to weather the storm.
  • Q4 Engagement themes and environmental data: A full rundown of the strategy’s ESG footprint as well as an overview of the areas of engagement with portfolio companies undertaken by the team.

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Sustainable Global Equity Report, Q4 2022

Sustainable Global Equity Report, Q4 2022

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