The Telegraph: HSBC has not cut its ties to deforestation despite pledge, say activists
“HSBC has been accused of continuing to fund firms linked to deforestation despite its pledge to sever ties with unethical palm oil producers years ago. The bank is “falling short” on…
Japan’s Megabanks Complicit in Destroying Critical Carbon Sinks & Fueling Illegality
New report examines Japanese bank financing of Indonesia’s devastating fires; tropical forest and peatland destruction; human rights abuses Tokyo – A new report published today by Rainforest Action Network (RAN)…
Mongabay: Asian banks give billions to firms linked to deforestation, study finds
“Industries that cause the loss of rainforest and peatlands in Southeast Asia were bankrolled to the tune of $62 billion between 2013 and 2018, according to new data released by…
