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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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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
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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
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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
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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 - Dr Christine Chow
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Our vision is to contribute to a more sustainable form of capitalism by creating the world’s most effective stewardship platform.

Dr. Hans-Christoph Hirt

Head of EOS

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$1.2 trillion as of 30 September 2020. 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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EOS Library
The Shareholder Rights Directive II

EOS Client Service and Business Development

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