Shareholders send MUFG a stark climate warning
June 29, 2021: June 29, 2021: At its AGM today in Tokyo, 23% of shareholders issued a major climate warning to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (“MUFG”) management by voting in…
Indonesian Forestry Titan Royal Golden Eagle Remains a Major Roadblock to Progress in Saving Leuser Ecosystem
RGE has failed to adhere to no-deforestation commitments, creating liability for global brands and banks still doing business with the rogue company Nearly two years after being exposed for driving…
Forest Footprint Disclosure: A game-changer for Preventing Deforestation
As we approach the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, it is clear that brands and banks must demonstrate that they understand the impacts of their…
Open Letter to All Multinationals Resuming Palm Oil Sourcing from REPSA in Sayaxché, Guatemala
Open Letter to All Multinationals Resuming Palm Oil Sourcing from REPSA in Sayaxché, Guatemala despite its failure to consult with and address the grievances of indigenous communities affected by ecocide,…
World’s 50 Largest Banks and Investors Driving Deforestation Through Weak Policies and Major Investments, New Study Finds
Top investors BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street, PNB, EPF, GPIF, and KWAP all amongst lowest-scoring The world’s 50 largest banks and investors are driving deforestation through weak policies and major investments…
Consumer Goods Forum Attempts to “Take Root” of their Role Driving the Deforestation Crisis While Ignoring Actual Root Causes of Land Rights Violations and Violence Towards Human Rights Defenders
The largest and most influential collective of brands and retailers that consume vast amounts of forest-risk commodities recently published their post-2020 plans to address deforestation in their palm oil, pulp…
Procter & Gamble, Other Brands Implicated as Critical Rainforests Continue to Fall in Leuser Ecosystem
Despite years of consumer outcry and public promises, major food brands still cannot guarantee they are not sourcing Conflict Palm Oil from Leuser forests During the month of March, RAN…