Forest activists express cautious optimism, but say results on the ground will be the true measure of the new policy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 425.281.1989, Emma@ran.org …
June 1, 2015
May 6, 2015
New RSPO+ Voluntary Addendum Falls Short
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 425.281.1989, Emma@ran.org More reforms needed to address deforestation, climate impacts, human and labor rights issues in the palm oil industry San Francisco, CA…
May 6, 2015
BREAKING: Bank of America dumps coal mining in sweeping new policy
Bank once labeled “Bank of Coal” announces broad commitment scaling down financial involvement in coal mining globally Charlotte, NC—Bank of America unveiled a new global coal mining policy today committing…
May 4, 2015
Bankrolling climate chaos: banks kept coal on life support in 2014
Sixth annual coal finance report card finds global banks pumped billions into coal finance in 2014, despite warning signs of coal’s systemic decline To download the full report, with 2014…
April 23, 2015
Gaps in Indonesia’s Forest Legality Verification System Put Forest Products’ Customers at Material Risk
A new briefing for international buyers and customs authorities finds legality system does not provide adequate assurance that Indonesian or international human rights laws are being met — Additional due…
April 23, 2015
Ralph Lauren Targeted by New ‘Out of Fashion’ Campaign
Tens of Thousands Call on Ralph Lauren to Eliminate Rainforest Destruction From Fashion Line FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 425.281.1989, Emma@ran.org San Francisco, CA – Ralph Lauren has…
April 21, 2015
Activists Take to Grocery Stores Across US To Expose Controversial Ingredient in Quaker Products
Two year anniversary of campaign launches Week of Action against snack food giant for putting customers at risk of eating Conflict Palm Oil FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley,…
April 15, 2015
BREAKING: Activists Occupy BP Headquarters Five Years After Gulf Oil Disaster
***For Immediate Release***Wednesday, April 15 2015 Interviews and high-resolution images available Contact: Laurel Sutherlin: 415.246.0161 laurel@ran.orgClaire Sandberg: 646.641.6431 claire@ran.orgBryan Parras: 713.303.5811 lucas77@gmail.com BREAKING: Six Arrested at BP Headquarters 5 Years After Gulf Oil Disaster On eve…
April 7, 2015
Barclays cuts ties with mountaintop removal coal, says MTR will be “phased out” soon
Barclays was the world’s top lender to mountaintop removal coal firms prior to announcing new policy Barclays PLC, the number one bankroller of mountaintop removal (MTR) coal mining worldwide in 2013,…
March 31, 2015
Activists Storm SF Grocery Store to Expose Controversy in Quaker’s Products
Grassroots group from around the country calls on PepsiCo to cut Conflict Palm Oil FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, 425.281.1989, Emma@ran.org ***Colorful, high-resolution images of grocery store flash…