Amidst increasing pressure and scrutiny from investors and consumer watchdog organizations, Mondelēz International has quietly issued revisions to its statement on deforestation on the company’s website. When it was first…
Press Releases
Wells Fargo Bails on Climate Commitments — And We Pay the Price
San Francisco, CA — Wells Fargo’s choice to abandon its climate goals is a dangerous move that puts short-term profits over people, the planet, and the future. By dropping its…
Banner and Flurry of Fake Cash Disrupt Chubb Classic
Chubb insures methane/LNG export terminals the fisherfolk say are destroying their communities Naples FL — Hundreds of fake bills – featuring CEO Evan Greenberg as a ‘pollution profiteer’ – rained…
Insurers Revealed Behind Venture Global’s Risky Business
Investigative work by action group reveal insurers of Calcasieu Pass Methane Export Terminal (New York City, New York) — Breaking through an opaque system, Rainforest Action Network obtained information on…
Statement on Trump Inauguration Day Executive Orders
Following the issuance of sweeping executive orders on Monday, January 20, 2025, Rainforest Action Network Executive Director Ginger Cassady issued the following statement: There is one dominant theme throughout all…
Citi and Bank of America Torpedo Net Zero for their New Year’s Resolution
“America’s largest banks are making a new year’s resolution to turn back on their climate promises, disgracefully ending 2024 – a year marred by continued bank funding for fossil fuel…
A Wells Fargo Holiday Secret: Canceling Its Commitment to Net Zero
December 23, 2024 — Wells Fargo quietly exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), announcing the move on a Friday afternoon ahead of a holiday week with no explanation. Wells…
Civil society organizations applaud Canada’s natural resources committee’s call to bring owner of Domtar, (formerly Paper Excellence) to testify
Joint Statement – December 11, 2024 Civil society organizations applaud Canada’s natural resources committee’s call to bring Jackson Wijaya (owner of Domtar, formerly Paper Excellence), as well as Canada’s Industry…
Global Consumer Brands Lag on Deforestation, Human Rights Protections in 2024 Keep Forests Standing Scorecard
San Francisco, CA – Global consumer goods companies remain critical drivers of deforestation and human rights violations in supply chains, particularly in producing forest-risk commodities like palm oil, soy, and…
Statement on the UN COP29 Climate Summit
The UN COP29 Climate Summit has been another disappointing affirmation of the status quo. The promised financing is pitiful — and the manner will increase the debt burdens of countries…
