Dark matters in finance

Why climate change is bending bank disclosure standards
The international business of Federated Hermes joins Net Zero Asset Managers initiative

The international business of Federated Hermes has signed up to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. The initiative represents a commitment from all signatories to work with their clients to reach net zero emissions alignment across their portfolios by 2050 or sooner and set interim 2030 emissions reduction targets. Launched in December 2020, there are […]
Federated Hermes Impact Opportunities Equity Fund awarded Towards Sustainability label

The Federated Hermes Impact Opportunities Equity Fund has been awarded the Towards Sustainability label. This label is awarded and administered by the Central Labelling Agency (CLA) of the Belgian SRI label. It recognises sustainable financial products and provides reassurance to Belgian investors that a product is managed with sustainability in mind. To learn more about […]
Global Equities

Introducing our Sustainability Assessment Framework
A burning issue

Decarbonising the global steel industry
Authenticity in ESG integration

Interest in ESG has grown exponentially recently but has been important to Federated Hermes for decades. Can you detail some milestones? Since our first CEO openly challenged a major UK company to improve its governance, to our current leader Saker Nusseibeh being awarded a CBE for services to responsible business, the international business of Federated […]
Fiorino

Bond themes and late-cycle mood music as rates go up-tempo, markets rotate
Can palm oil ever be considered sustainable?

At a glance: The power of investors in the fight for sustainable palm oil Extensive monocropping for the production of palm oil is one of the main causes of deforestation. However, environmentalists argue that boycotting palm oil may have adverse environmental, social and economic repercussions. Responsible investors take the same view and prefer engagement over […]
Leading the way in climate-related engagement

Federated Hermes achieves A+ score in InfluenceMap study
Future financial footprints

Europe takes next steps on sustainable legs