NEW YORK (September 12, 2023) – Descendants of the founders of Procter & Gamble (P&G) are urging their fellow shareholders to vote against current members of the board of directors,…
September 12, 2023
September 8, 2023
RAN Responds to Global Precedent on Corporate Responsibility to Protect Human Rights Defenders
Rainforest Action Network welcomes Unilever’s Principles in Support of Human Rights Defenders San Francisco – Rainforest Action Network has welcomed the publication of Unilever Principles in Support of Human Rights…
September 7, 2023
We Cannot Criminalize Dissent
In response to the Georgia Attorney General bringing sweeping racketeering charges against protestors and activists, Rainforest Action Network Deputy Executive Director Njambi Good issued the following statement: “In bringing sweeping…
August 23, 2023
SEC Petitioned to Investigate JBS, the World’s Largest Meatpacker Ahead of IPO
Rainforest Action Network has filed a complaint with the SEC over pattern of illegal and corrupt actions by the Brazilian meat giant *See RAN’s SEC Complaint Submission for details and…
June 30, 2023
Global Consumer Goods Giant P&G Quietly Weakens its Forest Degradation Policies Instead of Strengthening Them; Rainforest Action Network Responds
RAN decries P&G move as step backwards for Intact Forests and Forest Communities San Francisco – Rainforest Action Network has issued a response to Procter & Gamble’s quiet publication of…
June 29, 2023
Investors Increase Pressure on Japanese Companies to Take Urgent Climate Action
Market Forces Kiko Network FoE Japan Rainforest Action Network Japan’s largest banks and power companies have faced a record number of shareholders backing proposals calling for greater action and transparency…
June 28, 2023
Nissin Foods Suspends Problematic Palm Oil Companies; Environmental NGOs Attend Nissin’s 75th AGM, Demand Stronger Steps to Protect Forests
Nissin Foods publishes grievance list for the first time at annual shareholders meeting; RAN delivers 50,000+ petition and provides details on problems in Nissin supply chain. *Photos available here Rainforest…
June 14, 2023
South Texas Communities and International Allies Condemn Rio Grande LNG’s Contract With French Petrochemical Giant
Texas and France – The French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies announced today that they have secured a contract detailing their investments in Rio Grande LNG, a methane export terminal…
May 18, 2023
Protest Calls Out Mondelēz on Forest Destruction, Human Rights Violations, and Climate Inaction as Company Holds Shareholder Meeting
Protest Outside Mondelēz AGM Calls Out Company on Forest Destruction, Human Rights Violations, and Climate Inaction Activists deliver more than 150,000 petition signatures to major consumer goods company, demanding action…
May 17, 2023
Chubb Swings and Misses on Climate and Human Rights
Shareholders reject resolutions on climate change and human rights Zurich, Switzerland (May 17, 2023) – Unlike last year, in which 72% of shares cast supported a resolution from As You Sow, shareholders…