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…
Palm Oil Pariah Sinar Mas Commits to Forest Protection. What About Cargill?
Sinar Mas Group, the notorious international palm oil pariah, recently made a remarkable announcement: The company’s subsidiary, Golden Agri Resouces (GAR), intends to implement a forest conservation policy. Among other…
HSBC Takes a Step Away from Tar Sands
This week, HSBC became the second international bank in as many months to take a step away from financing in the Tar Sands. The bank hinted in press reports last…
A stimulating stimulus?
The new administration is up to its eyeballs trying to pull off an economic stimulus package that will genuinely stimulate the economy while also (to their credit) meeting another critical…
HSBC Ad: Police Attacking Forest Activists
I have almost nothing to say. this is mostly just bizarre. And disgusting. The giant bank HSBC has a new ad depicting a violent police disruption of a forest protest….