Deforestation
Why Impax Asset Managment screens its portfolio for deforestation exposure
"Everything that contributes to climate change is a mole we need to whack, and deforestation and other land-use change are becoming bigger moles over time." Read More
Why investor Green Century has taken an active interest in fighting deforestation
Shareholder Jessye Waxman on why cross-commodity strategies are increasingly important and conversations with smallholder farmers are increasingly relevant. Read More
Here's how pressuring corporations can save the Amazon from destruction
As the Amazon undergoes another wave of deforestation, a blueprint for halting the runaway exploitation can be found in Southeast Asia, where pressure campaigns on companies and improved government monitoring are finally slowing the devastation caused by the palm oil industry. Read More
Mars claims palm oil is 'deforestation-free' after ditching hundreds of suppliers
Confectionery giant warns businesses need to work together to fix 'broken' palm oil supply chains that further destruction of tropical forests. Read More
How important is the Amazon Rainforest for the Brazilian economy?
It’s estimated that there have been at least 9,000 square kilometers of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon over the past 12 months. Read More
Episode 236: Banking for the planet and behind the scenes of Generation Green New Deal
Plus, why buzzwords such as ‘regeneration’ can be a crutch. Read More
To reduce deforestation, we must get serious about environmental crime
While there are positive signs, a much more robust response is needed now to prevent the region reaching a tipping point. Read More
The Estée Lauder Companies' sustainability leader on racial justice, 'sector-agnostic' solutions
The beauty company is accelerating its existing CSR initiatives while prioritizing the unique sustainability needs of its myriad brands. Read More
Can the forests of the world’s oceans contribute to alleviating the climate crisis?
Researchers are looking to kelp for help storing carbon dioxide far beneath the surface of the sea. Read More
4 steps companies can take to offset carbon emissions and protect forests
If not carefully designed or part of a broader carbon management plan, carbon offset projects can have the potential to negatively impact local communities and economies, and biodiversity and other natural resources. Read More