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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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Burberry case study Burberry has reaffirmed its commitment to find alternatives to incinerating surplus stock in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and set a science-based carbon reduction target. 23/09/2020 - Lisa Lange
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The coronavirus and the race for a vaccine With the coronavirus pandemic set to continue without an effective and widely-available vaccine, all eyes are on the pharmaceutical sector. 23/09/2020 - Katie Frame
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Mizuho Financial Group case study Mizuho has made a commitment to ending financing of new coal-fired power plants and reducing exposure to coal-fired power plants to zero by 2050, the only Japanese bank to makes such a commitment. 10/09/2020 - Janet Wong
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A voting season like no other With many companies opting for virtual shareholder meetings, how did investors ensure their concerns about climate change, diversity and human rights risks were addressed? 09/09/2020 - Amy Wilson
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Antimicrobial resistance and the challenge for pharmaceutical companies A lack of research and development into new antibiotic classes compounds the serious threat that antimicrobial resistance poses to public health. 28/08/2020 - Kimberley Lewis
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Repsol case study Repsol became the first oil and gas company to commit to a net-zero goal by 2050, supported by a decarbonisation pathway with interim targets, setting a higher benchmark for the industry. EOS has engaged with the company since 2013 on its climate action and targets. 21/08/2020 - Andy Jones
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EOS Partnership with The Enacting Purpose Initiative EOS at Federated Hermes is continuing to move corporate purpose forward. 20/08/2020
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Nintendo case study Nintendo has appointed a woman to its board for the first time in its 130-year history. EOS continues to engage with the company on improving board gender diversity in line with investor expectations, seeking more transformational changes on the executive board and in the talent pipeline over time. 18/08/2020 - Dr Christine Chow
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Fighting infection – animal welfare and antimicrobial resistance The coronavirus has highlighted the importance of being well prepared to respond to emerging global health threats. 03/08/2020 - Dr Emma Berntman
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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$1.1 trillion as of 30 June 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.

Explore Further

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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