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EOS turns voting focus towards gender and racial diversity in 2021

EOS at Federated Hermes said it tightened its voting policies related to gender and racial diversity on boards in 2021, opposing director re-elections where "insufficient" progress has been made - with the investment stewardship firm particularly disappointed by progress in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Total secures shareholder backing for controversial climate strategy

News round-up: JP Morgan sets Paris targets, IEA updates flagship report, UK regulator launches scenario research... and more

Federated Hermes launches responsible investment education institute

'Inadequate impact measurement tools' lead Federated Hermes to develop own database

A perceived lack of suitable tools for measuring social and environmental impact has led Federated Hermes to develop its own 'impact database' to inform its listed equities strategy.

People Moves 16 April: SEC, WBA, KKR, Aberdeen Standard, Rathbones, UOB, GHD, Federated Hermes, Davy, RLAM

Brambles, Danimer among positive biodiversity impact leaders - Federated Hermes

Australian supply chain logistics company Brambles and US biotechnology firm Danimer Scientific have been touted by Federated Hermes as top stocks for their positive impact on biodiversity.

Federated Hermes to ask companies for 'net positive biodiversity impact'

Companies in sectors including consumer goods, mining, oil & gas, real estate and finance are to be asked to disclose their impact on biodiversity and to set a target to have a 'net positive impact'.

News round-up: UK joins IPSF, Blackrock invests in US solar notes, WBA launches 'just transition' assessment...and more

UK joins International Platform on Sustainable Finance