Sustainable
Wealth Creation
We aim to change investment for better, forever, for all.
By pioneering global stewardship, developing innovative ESG strategies and advocating for a financial system that works for all, we have been at the forefront of investment and sustainability since 1983.
Investment and sustainability pioneers since 1983
We engaged with 1,138 companies in 2022 and made 134,188 proposal recommendations
Led drafting of the Principles for Responsible Investing in 2006
Member of 60 responsible investing organisations
Joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative in 2021
CEO Saker Nussebeh awarded CBE for services to responsible business in 2020
Invented proprietary ESG tools
90% of our funds classify as Article 8 or 9 under SFDR
An active contributor to policy formation; in 2020, EOS conducted 70 consultation responses
Co-leader of Climate Action 100+
World's first SDG Engagement funds
Source: Federated Hermes, as at 31 December 2022.
We aim to provide Sustainable Wealth Creation: using our unique investment approach to generate wealth through investments that enrich investors, society and the environment over the long term.
High-active-share fundamental investing
Best-practise ESG integration, overseen by our Responsibility Office
Effective stewardship that enables us to act as responsible owners
Overseen by the Responsibility Office
This purpose is overseen by Saker Nusseibeh, CBE, our CEO, and three instrumental operations: the Investment Office, our stewardship team in EOS at Federated Hermes, and the Responsibility Office.
To learn more, watch our video.
Three pathways seeking Sustainable Wealth Creation
Our unique investment approach provides three pathways focused on Sustainable Wealth Creation. In 2020, we reclassified our range of investment products in response to the changing needs of investors, regulatory developments and to clearly express our purpose.
In doing so, we developed three pathways for achieving Sustainable Wealth Creation: Active ESG, Sustainable and Impact. Equally powerful in fulfilling our purpose, they are defined by the outcomes our investors seek.
Financial
Responsible, active investing for long-term performance.
- Financial objective
- Best-practice integration of ESG analysis and engagement insights
- Some capabilities may enforce exclusions that reflect Portfolio Managers’ investment views
- Delivery of outcomes through effective stewardship
Financial & Sustainability
Thematic and values-based approaches for sustainable outcomes.
- Financial and sustainability objectives
- Best-practice integration of ESG analysis and engagement insights
- Exposure to sustainability themes and to ESG leaders that reflect sustainability values
- Delivery of sustainable outcomes through effective stewardship
Financial & Impact
Mission-led investment strategies to create positive impact.
- Financial and impact objectives
- Best-practice integration of ESG analysis and engagement insights
- Focus on companies generating impact or undergoing positive transformation
- Some capabilities may enforce exclusions that reflect defined sustainability values, impact considerations, or both
- Delivery of sustainable outcomes through effective stewardship
Our investment propositions
From best-practice ESG integration to SDG investing and impact, we offer many pathways to Sustainable Wealth Creation.
Sustainability our way
We enforce high standards in our efforts to deliver Sustainable Wealth Creation. To learn more about our approach, explore the infographics below.
Defining best-practice ESG
ESG investing is now mainstream. Which analytical tools and disciplines separate the best from the rest?
Sustainability in action
Each quarter, we provide evidence of our efforts to provide best-practice ESG investment, stewardship and advocacy.
Our definitions
Seeking clarity on sustainability? We provide definitions that we stand by.
Sustainability insights
