Eco-Business: The top 5 CSR stories in 2016
California-based Rainforest Action Network (RAN), Indonesia-based community group Tuk Indonesia and Dutch consultancy Profundo revealed that at least $38 billion worth of commercial loans and underwriting facilities were provided to 50 companies in…
First of its Kind Online Platform Reveals the Banks and Investors Financing Companies Linked to Tropical Forest Loss in Southeast Asia
Financial sector under the spotlight in new international push to protect forests and forest communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Blair Fitzgibbon, blair@soundspeedmedia.com Singapore ––Today, Rainforest Action Network (RAN), TuK INDONESIA…
5 Things to Know: Why Big Banks Still Haven’t Passed the Coal Test
Rainforest Action Network released a new report today about the big banks profiting off of coal. Here are five things you need to know from The Coal Test: Where Banks…
Wall Street is listening — banks must drop coal!
In just six months, four of the six biggest U.S. banks have committed to cut financing for coal mining: Bank of America, Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo. That’s excellent…
Coal India: You spoke, Wall Street listened!
Good news this week! On Coal India, you spoke—and Wall Street listened. U.S. banks stayed away from the deal! Back in September, we asked for your help when a share…
Citigroup Takes a Step Away From Banking Coal
Earlier today, Citigroup, the parent company of Citibank, committed to take a significant, though partial step away from banking coal. The company updated its environmental policy statement, stating that it…
Rally at Morgan Stanley: Stop Cashing in on Coal!
Last week, we launched our campaign to pressure Morgan Stanley to stop cashing in on coal.1 Thanks to your action, we have their attention. Now it’s time to up the ante….
Clean Technica: Rainforest Action Network Urges Morgan Stanley To Drop Coal Financing
“The Rainforest Action Network has urged financial services giant Morgan Stanley to stop financing coal mining and coal-fired power.” “Morgan Stanley has longstanding financing relationships with some of the worst offenders…
Tell Morgan Stanley: Stop Cashing in on Coal
We’re three months away from the crucial Paris climate conference, and some major U.S. banks have been taking the lead and committing to get out of coal.1 Here at Rainforest Action…