Impact Opportunities Equity, Q4 2024

Fast reading A thematic approach: Our holdings fit into one or more of nine impact themes aligned with the UN SDGs. Thematic focus: How biosolutions can help build a more resilient planet. Case study: DSM-Firmenich Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Impact Opportunities […]
Will the equities rally continue in 2025?

2025 Outlook
Life Sciences: Four reasons why this out-of-favour sector deserves your attention

Edit with Elementor Loading ife Sciences: Four reasons why this out-of-favour sector deserves your attention Life Sciences encompass all the scientific disciplines that study living organisms, including biology, biochemistry, genetics, and microbiology. It can often be conflated with Biotechnology or Biotech which has a reputation in the investment world for being volatile. At Federated Hermes […]
SDG Engagement Equity Q2 2024 case study

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World Oceans Day: It’s time to take action

However, following centuries of treating the oceans as an inexhaustible resource, at least a third of fish stocks are depleted.1 Meanwhile microplastic pollution has become endemic, with potentially dangerous consequences for human health. In recognition of World Oceans Day last Saturday, in this article we explore the key threats to ocean health, the issues most […]
Biodiversity Equity, Interim Report, 2023-4

Fast reading Philosophy and impact overview: Our portfolio is aligned with six major biodiversity themes and 11 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Special feature: Our biodiversity champions (and why they might not be the companies you expect). Case studies: We drill down into the team’s engagement with two key holdings: a data provider […]
A just transition

2024 Outlook
Natural capital: the call of the wild

2024 Outlook
Renewables: winds of change

2024 Outlook
Biodiversity investing: three drivers of alpha

For glass-half-full enthusiasts, a scan of recent headlines about the health of our planet makes for grim reading. Not only was September the warmest on record, but the northern hemisphere experienced its hottest summer since records began. Globally in 2023, the world is on track for temperatures far in excess of the long-term annual average.1 […]