Ask the Expert: Federated Hermes’ Corrigan talks engaging on climate change and decarbonisation

Key sustainable issues and how Federated Hermes works with policymakers to tackle them

In the fourth edition of the Ask the Expert series, in partnership with Federated Hermes exclusively on ESG Clarity Intelligence, global head of ESG insight Natalie Kenway speaks to Gemma Corrigan, head of policy and ESG integration at Federated Hermes.

With a million species at risk of extinction in the world today, Corrigan discusses some of the key sustainability issues the team are focusing on in the sphere of nature and biodiversity (chemicals linked to ocean acidification, deforestation etc.) She also highlights the importance of asset managers becoming signatories of initiatives such as the Principles for Responsible Investment or the UK Stewardship Code.

The Ask the Expert series explores responsible investment through the lens of different asset classes and global themes via the expertise and skills within the Federated Hermes investment team. Watch the whole series here.