EOS INSIGHTS

Rolls-Royce case study Despite the immediate pressures of the coronavirus crisis, Rolls-Royce’s CEO has reiterated that the climate emergency has not waned. 21/12/2020 - Andy Jones

Can coronavirus vaccines be distributed equitably? With pharmaceutical companies now rolling out effective vaccines for Covid-19, how do we ensure these are distributed fairly? 14/12/2020 - Sarah Swartz

Pandemic scrutiny brings purpose to the fore Government support for companies during the Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated why all businesses need to maintain a social licence to operate underpinned by a corporate purpose. 02/12/2020 - Amy Wilson

Alphabet case study Alphabet has published a set of principles to promote the responsible use of AI, followed by white papers, case studies, fairness indicators, and ethical dashboards and tool suites for enterprises and developers that use its technologies for building their own AI systems. 02/12/2020 - Dr Christine Chow

Tesco case study Tesco has made substantial improvements to its processes for risk management and internal controls, as well as to employee incentives and supplier practices, following an accounting scandal in 2014. 30/11/2020 - Amy Wilson

Q and A: Diversity and inclusion challenges in France How can French companies address inequities related to the racial or ethnic origins of employees? 26/11/2020 - Pauline Lecoursonnois

Limited shelf life? Why the fast fashion model is under strain The fast fashion industry has a detrimental impact on the environment, but more people switched to online retailers when pandemic lockdowns shuttered high street stores. 23/11/2020 - Lisa Lange

Our debt to nature For the most part, companies have taken the immense value of nature for granted, but global ecosystems are now threatened at unprecedented levels. 16/11/2020 - Sonya Likhtman

POSCO case study Following divestment by a major pension fund and criticism from NGOs due to deforestation resulting from its palm oil operations in Indonesia, POSCO INTERNATIONAL strengthened its policies and processes. EOS introduced the company to two critical NGOs, leading to a successful collaboration culminating in commitments to adhere to internationally recognised standards and to restore forest areas. 12/11/2020 - Hanah Chang

The struggle for renewables in Japan Japan has set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050, but how will it get there? 02/11/2020 - Haonan Wu

Baidu case study Baidu has put in place a robust corporate structure and measures to protect the privacy of users’ data. 30/10/2020 - Dr Christine Chow

Public Engagement Report Q3 2020 The Public Engagement Report highlights some of the stewardship activities undertaken by EOS at Federated Hermes on behalf of its clients over Q3 2020. 28/10/2020

Climate change and human rights Climate change is not only having a devastating impact on the environment, it is also a human rights issue. 22/10/2020 - Pauline Lecoursonnois

NetEase case study NetEase published its inaugural ESG report in June 2020, covering material ESG topics including data privacy and protection, and GDPR compliance. EOS is pleased with its commitment to improve shareholder communication and continues to engage with the company on the wider ESG agenda. 13/10/2020 - Janet Wong

HEINEKEN case study HEINEKEN has improved the standard and transparency of its business conduct policies, increasing investor confidence. EOS continues to engage with the company on its accountability to its key values of integrity and fairness and on other ESG issues. 08/10/2020 - Pauline Lecoursonnois

Takeda Pharmaceutical case study Takeda Pharmaceutical has significantly improved the transparency and accountability of its executive remuneration, aligning itself more closely to global peers. EOS has engaged it on this topic for the past 16 months to increase investor confidence in the company for the long term. 02/10/2020 - Sachi Suzuki

Burberry case study Burberry has reaffirmed its commitment to find alternatives to incinerating surplus stock in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and set a science-based carbon reduction target. 23/09/2020 - Lisa Lange

The coronavirus and the race for a vaccine With the coronavirus pandemic set to continue without an effective and widely-available vaccine, all eyes are on the pharmaceutical sector. 23/09/2020 - Katie Frame

Mizuho Financial Group case study Mizuho has made a commitment to ending financing of new coal-fired power plants and reducing exposure to coal-fired power plants to zero by 2050, the only Japanese bank to makes such a commitment. 10/09/2020 - Janet Wong

A voting season like no other With many companies opting for virtual shareholder meetings, how did investors ensure their concerns about climate change, diversity and human rights risks were addressed? 09/09/2020 - Amy Wilson

Antimicrobial resistance and the challenge for pharmaceutical companies A lack of research and development into new antibiotic classes compounds the serious threat that antimicrobial resistance poses to public health. 28/08/2020 - Kimberley Lewis

Repsol case study Repsol became the first oil and gas company to commit to a net-zero goal by 2050, supported by a decarbonisation pathway with interim targets, setting a higher benchmark for the industry. EOS has engaged with the company since 2013 on its climate action and targets. 21/08/2020 - Andy Jones

EOS Partnership with The Enacting Purpose Initiative EOS at Federated Hermes is continuing to move corporate purpose forward. 20/08/2020

Nintendo case study Nintendo has appointed a woman to its board for the first time in its 130-year history. EOS continues to engage with the company on improving board gender diversity in line with investor expectations, seeking more transformational changes on the executive board and in the talent pipeline over time. 18/08/2020 - Dr Christine Chow