End the Intimidation and Arrest of Indigenous Farmers
For communities on the frontlines of pulp and paper plantation expansion, farming their traditionally-owned land can mean intimidation and arrest. In the Lake Toba region of North Sumatra, the Indigenous…
Video From the Frontlines—The Fight for Indigenous Land
The fight for the land rights of the Indigenous Batak people in North Sumatra, Indonesia, is growing stronger every day. But there is still work to be done. That is…
World’s Largest Pension Fund Makes Critical Misstep in New “ESG” Index, Gives Green Light to Climate Destroying Banks
Spotlight on the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan Achieving a sustainable, climate-safe future is estimated to require an additional $2~3 trillion per year over the next 15 years. Pension…
IOC complicit in unaccountable and unsustainable Tokyo Olympic Stadium construction Accepts weak standards of Tokyo Olympic authorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2017 Contact: Peg Putt, Markets for Change, +61 418 127 580, peg.putt@gmail.com Toyo Kawakami, Rainforest Action Network, +81 80 3488 9849, toyo@ran.org Annina Aeberli, Bruno…
The Guardian: Pepsico, Unilever and Nestlé accused of complicity in illegal rainforest destruction
“Pepsico, Unilever and Nestlé have been accused of complicity in the destruction of Sumatra’s last tract of rainforest shared by elephants, orangutans, rhinos, and tigers together in one ecosystem. Plantations built on…
New Community Grievances Against Pulp Giant Asia Pulp & Paper Pose Continued Risks to Buyers and Investors
Ongoing social conflicts persist despite company commitments to respect rights and resolve disputes CONTACT: Rudiansyah, rudi.jambi@gmail.com, +62 813 66699091; Patrick Anderson, patrickanderson1960@gmail.com, +62 812 1965 0850 Jakarta, Indonesia – A…
2016 ESG Performance Report of MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP JUNE 2017
Mizuho’s irresponsible banking practices are fueling dangerous climate change, threatening tropical forests, endangering human health, and facilitating human rights violations.
1300 people protest for land rights, against Toba Pulp Lestari in Indonesia!
On June 8th, over 1,300 people, representing over 30 organizations and communities, held a peaceful action and march in the town of Balige, North Sumatra. Their demands were simple: recognition…
Brown University Students and Alumni Confront PepsiCo Executive on Labor Abuses
This guest blog comes to us from Charlotte Biren – activist, volunteer, and Brown University alum, Class of 2016. As a 2016 Brown University grad, I was very excited to…
