Impact Annual Report, 2020 - Federated Hermes

COVID-19 has resulted in a paradigm shift: it has thrown into sharp focus the need for resilient healthcare systems and supply chains, while also highlighting the climate change crisis and workers’ rights issues.

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... Many of these themes fit with Federated Hermes' thematic approach to impact investing. In their Impact Annual Report, 2020, they delve into nine impact investment themes, offering updates relevant to the companies in their portfolio. Other highlights include:
  • Case studies: They provide three case studies from previous quarterly reports that showcase the work they have done with portfolio companies over the last year.
  • Impact and performance metrics: They give data highlighting the impact companies within their portfolio have delivered over the course of 2020, as per their proprietary Federated Hermes Impact Database.
  • They compare the performance of their portfolio relative to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World index.
  • Engagement update: They describe their progress, giving two company-specific examples and statistics around our engagement by theme and voting activity.
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