INSIGHTS

Chemical sector under scrutiny in EOS’s Q1 Public Engagement Report The Q1 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes takes an in-depth look at the decarbonisation challenges faced by the chemical industry. Plus, protecting digital rights and addressing social injustice. 04/05/2022 - Nick Pelosi

The demise of ESG is much exaggerated Far from being a casualty of the war in Ukraine, ESG investing is the key to security in energy, food and commodities, says Eoin Murray, Head of Investment, Federated Hermes 12/04/2022 - Eoin Murray

Global Equity ESG Fund: Annual Report, 2021 Combining attractive fundamentals and good or improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics, the Federated Hermes Global Equity ESG Fund targets innovative companies that anticipate tomorrow’s challenges today. 31/03/2022 - Louise Dudley

Biodiversity: Episode 6 The final episode of our six-part podcast series on biodiversity looks to the future and the solutions being worked on to address current problems. 16/03/2022

Biodiversity: Episode 5 In the fifth episode of our six-part biodiversity podcast series, we look at the causes of species extinction and the role that the financial industry and business can play in addressing the crisis. 08/03/2022

Biodiversity: Episode 4 In the fourth of our six-part biodiversity podcast series, we focus on the interactions between agriculture, soil, livestock farming and biodiversity. 16/02/2022

Biodiversity: Episode 3 In the third of our six part podcast series on biodiversity, we focus on the problem of deforestation and how it’s impacting biodiversity loss. 04/02/2022

Biodiversity: Episode 2 Sustainable Development Goal 14 enshrines the protection of life below water, but progress towards this goal has been weak and waterways remain under threat. 27/01/2022 - Will Pomroy

How investing in biotech can help achieve the SDGs From pioneering therapies to renewable food sources, biotechnology has the potential to address many of humanity’s greatest challenges, as aligned to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 17/12/2021

What is driving the sudden spate of telecoms buyouts and is it good for investors? The problem child of the equity market – European telecoms - is the target of a sudden spate of buyouts. Joe Howes, Credit Analyst, lifts the veil on what’s driving interest in this unloved sector and what it means for investors? 14/12/2021 - Joe Howes

Does the end of China's love affair with property spell heartbreak for investors? Investors will be profoundly impacted by what the Chinese property sector does next 01/12/2021 - Robin Usson

An asset class at a crossroads: reshaping credit through ESG We outline our credit team’s ESG and engagement integration philosophy, and how the team is working to authentically integrate ESG into every step of its investment process. 17/11/2021 - Mark Dove

Inflation and supply chain disruption: Impact on corporate sectors Inflation and supply chain disruptions, along with the moderating pace of the post-pandemic earnings recovery, have made us more cautious on corporate fundamentals as we enter Q3 reporting season 21/10/2021 - Audra Delport

Japanese employment: engaging for greater equality – an update A year has passed since we published a note exploring the long-standing issues around the under-representation of women within the Japanese labour force. 20/10/2021 - Will Pomroy

Lessons from the EU: Development of the UK’s green taxonomy The UK is in a strong position to leverage the significant effort that has gone into creating the EU Taxonomy, whilst adapting the framework to suit the UK market where necessary 18/10/2021 - Kate Fowler

Global Equity ESG Fund: H1 Report, 2021 We continue to focus on the transition to a more sustainable economy, which we view as an exceptional market opportunity as awareness grows of sustainability issues and opportunities. 18/10/2021 - Louise Dudley

Direct lending: how senior is your debt? Private credit is broadly described as non-bank lending where the debt is not issued or traded on public markets. 18/10/2021 - Kevin Roche

SDG Engagement High Yield: H1 Report, 2021 We have been delighted both with our financial results and with the substantive, high-touch engagement outcomes of our inaugural engagement year. 06/10/2021 - Aaron Hay

Evergrande: caught in the crossfire between China’s past and future Evergrande stands in the crosshairs of China’s demographic shift, its urbanisation and property boom, and the end of its decade-long economic growth spurt 28/09/2021 - Robin Usson

Financial inclusion: an economic opportunity for all We explore why financial inclusion is a significant economic opportunity that offers real benefits for society as a whole. 20/09/2021 - Henry Biddle

Increasing transparency through disclosure Kate Fowler, senior responsibility analyst, explores the potential impact of the new Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation. 12/08/2021 - Kate Fowler

The geometry of net zero: an accounting conundrum waiting to happen Emissions accounting is often inconsistent, inaccurate and imply that climate change can be reduced to a book-balancing process. 02/08/2021 - Robert Hall

2020 TCFD report: our climate-related financial disclosures This report details our approach to identifying and managing climate risks. 30/07/2021

Federated Hermes Impact Opportunities Equity Fund awarded Towards Sustainability label This is the first fund in our UCITS range to be awarded the Towards Sustainability label. 08/07/2021