The sleeping giant: Unlocking sustainable finance

Many analysts believe the pandemic and its impact on society has refocused stakeholders on the role banks can play in supporting customers and society. However, not all financial institutions are addressing environmentally and socially impactful financing opportunities in material ways. Moreover, the focus of regulators is widening to consider whether banks are financing activities viewed […]
Impact Opportunities, Q2 2022

Quarterly Impact Report
Climate Change High Yield Credit, H1 report 2021

In this inaugural report, we delve into what makes the Federated Hermes Climate Change High Yield Credit strategy unique. As well as introducing our process and team, the report provides an overview of our proprietary Climate Change Impact (CCI) score, complete with portfolio examples to illustrate the scoring system in practice. Fund facts Benefitting people […]
Investing in the earth

Why soil health matters
Impact Report, Q1 2022

In the latest Impact Quarterly Report, we discuss our approach to inflation. We argue that in the context of impact investing, inflation is a near-term risk – sustainability megatrends should ultimately play out over the next five years… and beyond. Other highlights in this edition include: Our exposure by impact: We share how our portfolio […]
Spectrum, Q1 2022

The Great Rotation 2.0
Ukraine invasion

Market reaction
Federated Hermes sponsors WWF Tiger Trail

The initiative has been designed to captivate people and the community by combining education, engagement, art and conservation in a celebration of nature and biodiversity. By sponsoring a tiger, Federated Hermes is delighted to support the Tiger Trail in its objective to educate the community and raise awareness of biodiversity in Singapore and the wider […]
Impact Report

Q4 2021
SDG Engagement Equity commentary

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