EOS INSIGHTS

Public Engagement Report Q2 2021 Our cover story this quarter looks at the threat to our oceans from overfishing, plastic pollution, temperature rises and chemical contaminants. 28/07/2021

Shouting, but barely heard Many frontline workers lack a voice and have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. 22/07/2021 - Will Pomroy

From farm to fork - key challenges for global food systems Animal agriculture plays an outsized role when it comes to contributing to the climate crisis, as well as other environmental and social issues. 13/07/2021 - Nicholas Spooner

Flexible and vulnerable - the gig worker's dilemma The pandemic has highlighted society’s dependency on the gig economy to provide essential services, and the exacerbated risks associated with precarious work. 25/06/2021

Key issues for Japan’s 2021 voting season We have stepped up our voting recommendations at Japanese companies, particularly on gender diversity and climate change. 14/06/2021 - Sachi Suzuki

Novartis case study Novartis has increased its board gender diversity, appointed its first new auditor since 1940 and shown leadership on artificial intelligence. 02/06/2021 - Pauline Lecoursonnois

How the pandemic is widening racial and ethnic inequities The pandemic widened pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities and will continue to exacerbate those inequities unless more is done. 26/05/2021 - Diana Glassman

Stewardship in a pandemic The pandemic has starkly illustrated the links between different sustainability issues. We have explored these links, and the challenges for companies, employees, investors, and wider society in a series of articles highlighting our stewardship work. 14/05/2021

Access all areas If virtual shareholder meetings are conducted well, they can support investor stewardship, rather than eroding shareholder rights. 06/05/2021 - Andy Jones

Stuck in second gear Car manufacturers need to pick up the pace in transitioning from fossil fuels to electric vehicles, with tighter regulations on emissions looming. 06/05/2021 - Roland Bosch

Public Engagement Report Q1 2021 The Public Engagement Report highlights some of the stewardship activities undertaken by EOS at Federated Hermes on behalf of its clients over Q1 2021. 30/04/2021

How the pandemic has impacted gender inequality Lisa Lange looks at the disproportionate impact that Covid-19 has had on women, and how this can be addressed. 27/04/2021 - Lisa Lange

Tackling post-pandemic pharmaceutical challenges Why companies and investors need to step up to tackle pharmaceutical challenges in a post-pandemic world. 22/04/2021

Fixing Fast Fashion EOS publishes new white paper on the environmental impact of fast fashion 15/04/2021 - Lisa Lange

Raising the bar for stewardship The revised UK Stewardship Code is far more demanding for would-be signatories. 31/03/2021 - Dr. Hans-Christoph Hirt

Stewardship during a crisis: lessons from the pandemic Dr Hans-Christoph Hirt, head of EOS, reflects on the pandemic and the stewardship lessons for companies and investors. 15/03/2021 - Dr. Hans-Christoph Hirt

EOS 2020 Annual Review EOS publishes 2020 Annual Review with full engagement and voting highlights 08/03/2021

Pfizer case study Pfizer has published its first climate report in line with the recommendations of the TCFD, as well as making improvements to its board gender diversity and setting new diversity and inclusion goals for the organisation. 18/02/2021

Ahold Delhaize case study Ahold Delhaize has published a human rights report - giving confidence to investors that it is working to address some of its most salient issues, in addition to launching a new climate change strategy. 15/02/2021 - Pauline Lecoursonnois

Daimler case study Daimler has embarked on an ambitious business strategy to support its transition to the low-carbon economy 05/02/2021 - Roland Bosch

Our Commitment to Nature Biodiversity is now a stewardship priority. This paper highlights the value of biodiversity and makes the business case for its protection and restoration. 05/02/2021 - Sonya Likhtman

EOS Engagement Plan 2021-2023 EOS focuses its stewardship on the issues with greatest potential to deliver long‑term sustainable wealth for investors and positive societal outcomes. 01/02/2021

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