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Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth C QCLGX Sustainability

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Sustainability Summary

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fd has a number of attributes that may meet the expectations of sustainability-focused investors, despite some issues worthy of attention.

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fd's holdings are exposed to average levels of ESG risk relative to those of its peers in the US Equity Large Cap Growth category, thus earning it an average Morningstar Sustainability Rating of 3 globes. Competing funds in the category with ratings of 4 or 5 globes have less ESG risk in their holdings. ESG risk measures the degree to which material environmental, social, and governance issues, such as climate change, biodiversity, human capital, as well as bribery and corruption, could affect valuations. ESG risk differs from impact, which is about driving positive environmental and social outcomes for society’s benefit.

One key area of strength for Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fd is its low Morningstar Portfolio Carbon Risk Score of 3.84 and very low fossil fuel exposure over the past 12 months, which earns it the Morningstar Low Carbon Designation. Thus, the companies held in the portfolio are in general alignment with the transition to a low-carbon economy.

One potential issue for a sustainability-focused investor is that Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fd doesn’t have an ESG-focused mandate. Funds with an ESG-focused mandate are more likely to align with the expectations of an investor who cares about sustainability issues. The fund exhibits relatively high exposure (9.99%) to companies with high or severe controversies. Companies with controversies may be involved in incidents such as corruption, employee abuses, and environmental incidents that have a negative impact on stakeholders or the environment. Severe and high controversies can have significant financial repercussions, ranging from legal penalties to consumer boycotts. In addition, they can damage the reputation of both companies themselves and their shareholders.

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