Stewardship is the investment industry’s social licence to operate and is essential in lowering risk, delivering sustainable outcomes, and strengthening long-term returns. EOS at Federated Hermes Limited is one of the largest stewardship resources globally, with US$2.1tn in assets under advice*.
In this session, Bruce Duguid, Head of Stewardship at EOS, explored the purpose of stewardship, its importance, and how EOS is engaging with companies on climate change to help asset owners progress towards achieving their net-zero objectives.
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Who was this event open to?
This event was open to asset owners such as pension fund trustees and in-house executives, independent investment advisers and investment consultants.
Federated Hermes Disclaimer: For professional investors only. This is a marketing communication. Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited (“EOS”) does not carry out any regulated activities. This document is for information purposes only. It pays no regard to any specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any specific recipient. EOS and Hermes Stewardship North America Inc. (“HSNA”) do not provide investment advice and no action should be taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon information in this document. Any opinions expressed may change. This document may include a list of clients. Please note that inclusion on this list should not be construed as an endorsement of EOS’ or HSNA’s services. EOS has its registered office at Sixth Floor, 150 Cheapside, London EC2V 6ET. HSNA’s principal office is at 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779. Telephone calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
Speaker
Bruce Duguid, Head of Stewardship, EOS at Federated Hermes Limited
Bruce oversees the team of stewardship professionals and leads engagements with environmentally exposed companies across the oil and gas, mining, and utilities sectors. Bruce is focused on climate change, contributing to CA100+ engagement as a member of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) Board and IIGCC’s Corporate Programme Advisory Committee.
Before joining EOS, he was Head of Sustainability at the UK Green Investment Bank, where he spent four years establishing the bank. This followed a variety of corporate strategy roles, including a management consultant position at the Boston Consulting Group.
Host
Laasya Shekaran, Director, Pensions for Purpose
Laasya is responsible for working with our Community, developing content and knowledge, and driving forward collaborative initiatives across the industry.
Laasya is passionate about approaching pensions and investment with a systems lens and understanding how these sectors interact with the wider social and environmental systems they exist within.
Laasya is a CFA charterholder with experience working with a range of asset owners as an investment adviser, with a focus on corporate defined benefit pensions. Laasya is a regular speaker at industry conferences and events, and is also an experienced podcast host, currently hosting the Pensions for Purpose podcast. Laasya is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion and is particularly passionate about anti-racism activism. She has previously won the Women in Pensions and Women in Investment Rising Star awards.
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