Impact Annual Report 2021
Impact Opportunities Fund
How investors can do some salt-of-the-earth good
Our fossil-fuel based industrial agriculture is having a disastrous impact on the rate of carbon emissions, as intensive farming continues to break down the life-sustaining organic matter found within the earth’s soil. Preserving nature’s hydrology through the restoration of the earth’s natural carbon sponge is crucial in reversing the effects of industrial damage. Through innovative […]
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 […]
SDG Engagement High Yield Credit
2021 Annual Report
Spectrum, Q1 2022
The Great Rotation 2.0
Ukraine invasion
Market reaction
