The Beijing-Brasília effect: A new paradigm for sustainable commodity trade?
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Indonesia
29 Mar 2023
10 min read

How location data can support financial due diligence for deforestation risk

Geospatial data on exposure to deforestation in commodity supply chains can help banks and investors get to grips with the TNFD’s recommendations on nature-related financial disclosures.

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12 Oct 2022
9 min read

The challenges of investor engagement in Paraguay

New data on the deforestation risks associated with the beef and soy sector in Paraguay could help inform due diligence and engagement activities by banks and investors.

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17 Jul 2022
6 min read

How forest-friendly are ESG funds?

Over 400 ESG funds run by asset managers such as Blackrock, State Street and Northern Trust are financing commodity traders who are linked to deforestation, according to analysis by Trase Finance.

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