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STEWARDSHIP

EOS - our approach to engagement

EOS at Federated Hermes is a leading stewardship service provider. Our engagement activities enable long-term institutional investors to be more active owners of their assets, through dialogue with companies on environmental, social and governance issues. We believe this is essential to build a global financial system that delivers improved long-term returns for investors, as well as better, more sustainable outcomes for society.

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Public declaration of voting recommendations 2022 We record the public declarations that have been made so far in 2022. We plan to update this as and when we make further public declarations. 24/05/2022
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EOS Stewardship Report 2021 As EOS publishes its second UK Stewardship Report as a service provider we highlight some of the key takeaways and enhancements. 20/05/2022
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LyondellBasell case study EOS engaged with LyondellBasell to set more ambitious climate targets. 16/05/2022 - Joanne Beatty
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Petrobras case study We engaged with Petrobras in the development of its governance framework of subsidiaries. 13/05/2022 - Jaime Gornsztejn
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Creating value by addressing social injustice Social injustice occurs when people do not have access to the same rights and opportunities afforded to others, due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, disabilities or other characteristics. 11/05/2022 - Diana Glassman
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The digital dilemma The second article in our Q1 Public Engagement Report examines how we are engaging with social media and technology companies on digital rights. 10/05/2022 - Nick Pelosi
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Litmus test for chemical sector decarbonisation We engage with some of the world’s largest chemical companies on their decarbonisation pathways and ambitions. 09/05/2022 - Joanne Beatty
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Public Engagement Report Q1 2022 In our cover feature this quarter we take an in-depth look at the chemical sector and its difficult path to decarbonisation. 03/05/2022
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How regenerative agriculture can sow the seeds of change Regenerative agriculture practices improve soil health, biodiversity and watersheds in addition to enhancing ecosystem services. 21/04/2022 - Sarah Swartz
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Our Services

Engagement
With companies that form part of the public equity and corporate fixed income holdings of our clients to seek positive change for our clients, the companies and the societies in which they operate.

Public policy
Engaging with legislators, regulators, industry bodies and other standard-setters to shape capital markets and the environment in which companies and investors can operate more sustainably.

Advisory
We work with our clients to develop their responsible ownership policies, drawing on our extensive experience and expertise to advance their stewardship strategies.

Voting
We make recommendations that are, where practicable, engagement-led and involve communicating with company management and boards around the vote. This ensures that our rationale is understood by the company and that the recommendations are well-informed and lead to change where necessary.

Screening
We help our clients to fulfil their stewardship obligations by monitoring their portfolios to regularly identify companies that are in breach of, or near to breaching, international norms and conventions.

Read our key pieces:

Annual Review Engagement Plan Public Engagement Report

The investment industry can be a powerful force in creating sustainable wealth for investors and in building a better world - and at EOS at Federated Hermes, we believe active stewardship is the best way to achieve this.

Leon Kamhi

Head of Responsibility and EOS, Federated Hermes Limited

EOS Team

The EOS Advantage

  • Relationships and access – Companies understand that, EOS is working on behalf of pension funds and other large, institutional investors, so it has significant leverage – representing assets under advice of US$1.75 trillion as of 30 June 2021. The team’s skills, experience, languages, connections and cultural understanding equip them with the gravitas and credibility to access and maintain constructive relationships with company boards.
  • Client focus – EOS pools the priorities of like-minded investors and  through consultation and feedback, this helps determine the priorities of its Engagement Plan.
  • Tailored engagement – EOS develops engagement strategies specific to each company  informed by its deep understanding across sectors, themes and markets. It seeks to address the most material ESG risks and opportunities through long-term, constructive, objectives-driven and continuous dialogue at the board and senior executive level which has proven to be effective over time.

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Amy D’Eugenio,
Head of Client Service and Business Development, EOS
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