Chemical sector under scrutiny in EOS’s Q1 Public Engagement Report
Fast reading How the hard-to-abate chemical sector can play a role in the low carbon transition. Regulation has failed to keep pace with the digital revolution, leading to social harms that pose risks for companies, investors and individuals. Addressing social inequities, including those exacerbated by the pandemic, can help to create long-term value for investors. […]
EOS appointed by Colonial First State for stewardship services
The appointment means that EOS now provides ESG support to nine institutions in Australia, representing A$320.5 billion¹ in assets under advice in the region, further strengthening its presence. Gary Horton, Head of Distribution – Australia & New Zealand at Federated Hermes Limited said: “We look forward to carrying out engagement activities globally on CFS’ behalf […]
Stewardship Report 2020
Key takeaways
Sustainable oceans in focus in EOS’s Q2 Public Engagement Report
Fast reading Why a failure to protect marine ecosystems poses a systemic risk to long-term investments “Say-on-climate” proposals provide backdrop to busy voting season Steel industry grapples with decarbonisation challenge There are plenty more fish in the sea, according to the old adage. But centuries of treating marine habitats as an inexhaustible resource mean that […]
Car makers under scrutiny in EOS’s Q1 Public Engagement Report
Fast reading Why car makers need to accelerate their transition to electric vehicles How virtual AGMs can support investor stewardship Company engagement case studies featuring Daimler and Pfizer The top 10 automotive groups account for 90% of EU-wide auto emissions and hold the keys to change. Yet a Federated Hermes analysis has identified erratic progress […]
EOS publishes white paper Fixing Fast Fashion
Fast reading The paper highlights the detrimental environmental impact of the fast fashion business model Sets out our expectations for companies to manage this impact Identifies key performance metrics such as carbon emissions and water use The fast fashion industry has thrived by constantly refreshing product lines and leveraging rapid response supply chains to meet […]
Stewardship during a crisis
Lessons from the pandemic
EOS publishes biodiversity paper Our Commitment to Nature
Fast reading The paper highlights the value of biodiversity and makes the case for its protection Outlines our expectations of sectors with high biodiversity impacts and dependencies Companies should commit to having a net-positive impact on biodiversity We are all dependent on the common goods provided by nature – such as clean air and water, […]
Biodiversity in focus in EOS’s Q3 Public Engagement Report
Fast reading Deforestation raises risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping species barrier Business purpose debate revitalised by Covid-19 pandemic Innovative business models needed to cut fast fashion’s environmental cost Companies have tended to take the immense value of nature for granted, but global ecosystems are now threatened at unprecedented levels. While a key 2020 summit […]
Plastics and the circular economy
In this episode of Amplified, Amy Wilson, an engager at EOS, talks to the co-authors of the report – Aaron Hay, lead engager for the Federated Hermes International fixed income team and its SDG Engagement High Yield Credit fund, and Lisa Lange, an engager at EOS, who leads on the theme of pollution, waste and […]
