The coronavirus has highlighted the importance of being well prepared to respond to emerging global health threats.

In April, EOS at Federated Hermes published a white paper – Investor Expectations for Global Plastic Challenges. This set out the scale and complexity of the problem and offered investors ways to engage with companies in three key sectors – chemicals, consumer goods and retail.

The Public Engagement Report highlights some of the stewardship activities undertaken by EOS at Federated Hermes on behalf of its clients over Q2 2020.

How do deforestation and industrialised agriculture contribute to biodiversity loss, and why should companies ensure sustainable land use throughout their value chains?

With high street fashion stores closed due to the global pandemic and unsold stock piling up in warehouses, fast fashion is under pressure as never before.

As we manage through the coronavirus pandemic, we must not lose sight of the systemic risk posed by the climate crisis.