EOS INSIGHTS

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 - Katie Frame

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 - Katie Frame

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

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

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