JD.com case study

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Fast reading JD.com published its first ESG report in April 2021 and its second sustainability report in June 2021. It also held its first shareholder meeting in June 2021 with appointment of its first female board director. EOS is pleased with its changes and continues to engage with the company on furthering improvements on ESG […]

Siemens Energy case study

Power grid and windmills

Fast reading Siemens Energy is addressing the challenges of the climate transition by setting science-based emissions reduction targets. This follows engagement with EOS on behalf of its clients and as lead for the Climate Action 100+, which has included regular dialogue with the chair and requesting changes at the 2021 shareholder meeting. Siemens Energy casy […]

Inpex case study

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Fast reading Inpex has published scenario analyses and its plan to promote carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon recycling and renewable energy. EOS continues to encourage the company to stretch its ambitions on climate change. Inpex case study – August 2021 Download Share: Case studies are shown to demonstrate engagement, EOS does not make any […]

Stewardship Report 2020

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Key takeaways

Sustainable oceans in focus in EOS’s Q2 Public Engagement Report

Nemo fish in the ocean

Fast reading Why a failure to protect marine ecosystems poses a systemic risk to long-term investments “Say-on-climate” proposals provide backdrop to busy voting season Steel industry grapples with decarbonisation challenge There are plenty more fish in the sea, according to the old adage. But centuries of treating marine habitats as an inexhaustible resource mean that […]

Car makers under scrutiny in EOS’s Q1 Public Engagement Report

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Fast reading Why car makers need to accelerate their transition to electric vehicles How virtual AGMs can support investor stewardship Company engagement case studies featuring Daimler and Pfizer The top 10 automotive groups account for 90% of EU-wide auto emissions and hold the keys to change. Yet a Federated Hermes analysis has identified erratic progress […]

Fixing Fast Fashion

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Fast reading The fast fashion business model is inherently unsustainable due to its environmental impact This paper sets out our expectations for companies to manage this impact Identifies key performance metrics such as carbon emissions and water use per unit of production The detrimental environmental impact of the fast fashion take-make-dispose model means it is […]

EOS publishes white paper Fixing Fast Fashion

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Fast reading The paper highlights the detrimental environmental impact of the fast fashion business model Sets out our expectations for companies to manage this impact Identifies key performance metrics such as carbon emissions and water use The fast fashion industry has thrived by constantly refreshing product lines and leveraging rapid response supply chains to meet […]

Stewardship during a crisis

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Lessons from the pandemic

EOS 2020 Annual Review

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Fast reading Key lessons from the pandemic for companies and investors Update on Climate Action 100+ and the companies where we lead or co-lead engagement Q&As with engagers on biodiversity and AI ethics Case studies on AMN Healthcare and Baidu Although pandemic risk was identified by many companies as a low-likelihood, high-impact event, Covid-19 demonstrated […]