The spoils of the pandemic: in this together?

The annual publication of the Forbes rich list has become a much-followed media ritual, however, in 2022, the unveiling of the list served as a stark reminder – for those who cared to see it – of the asymmetrical impact of the pandemic. The world’s 10 richest men more than doubled their fortunes during the […]
Sustainable Global Equity, Q2 2022

Quarterly report
Investing in the earth

Why soil health matters
Sustainable Global Equity Report, Q1 2022

If sustainability is to win over its sceptics and reach escape velocity, investors, governments, corporates and consumers can no longer ignore the elephant in the room, he says. Read the full report here. Federated Hermes Sustainable Global Equity Fund Download Share: Risk profile This information does not constitute a solicitation or offer to any person […]
SDG Engagement Equity

2021 Annual Report
Federated Hermes Sustainable European Equities

Key points: How an understanding of change can make or break portfolio returns SDG alignment, engagement and environmental highlights Case study: EssilorLuxottica Case study: Merck Read the full report for a more comprehensive picture. Federated Hermes Sustainable European Equities Download Share:
Do sustainability-linked bonds have a step-up problem?

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) have grown rapidly over the last year The market’s preferred mechanism for punitive fees when a company misses sustainability targets is a coupon step-up, most often set at 25bps Because the flat rate of 25bps doesn’t consider the scale of a business, the materiality of this as an incentive is inconsistent across […]
Spectrum, Q1 2022

The Great Rotation 2.0
Ukraine invasion

Market reaction
Federated Hermes Sustainable Global Equity Fund awarded Towards Sustainability label

This label is awarded and administered by the Central Labelling Agency (CLA) of the Belgian SRI label. It recognises sustainable financial products and provides reassurance to Belgian investors that a product is managed with sustainability in mind. To learn more about the Towards Sustainability initiative and how the Federated Hermes Sustainable Global Equity Fund has […]