The US and the ESG backlash: Laasya Shekaran, Richard Giles and Will Pomroy

‘ESG’ has become increasingly politicised as a concept, and investors have seen a backlash towards this term.  This has been particularly strong in the US, given recent political developments, which has led investors to ask how they should be engaging with this part of the market.  In this episode, our hosts Laasya Shekaran and Richard Giles are joined by Will Pomroy, Head of Impact Engagement Equities at Federated Hermes to help investors answer these questions. They discuss what has led to the ESG backlash, what we can learn from it and how we can make sure engagement remains effective in this changing world.   Disclaimer:The value of investments and income from them may go down as well as up, and you may not get back the original amount invested.      For professional investors only. This is a marketing communication. The views and opinions contained herein are those of Will Pomroy, Director, Impact Engagement & Sustainability and may not necessarily represent views expressed or reflected in other communications. This communication is solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or related financial securities.Issued and approved by Hermes Investment Management Limited (“HIML”) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered address: Sixth Floor, 150 Cheapside, London EC2V 6ET. HIML is a registered investment adviser with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Distributed in the EU by Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Registered address: 7/8 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, DO2 FT59.