Deforestation

Forest 500 report shows limited progress from FIs on deforestation

"The clear progress made by a few shows that this is a choice, as action is possible.”

Melodie Michel

16 June 2026

Deforestation

Forest goals largely off track as commodity-driven deforestation ‘continues unchecked’

Corporate commitments around forests often lack scale and credibility.

Melodie Michel

14 October 2025

Deforestation

Financial institutions provided nearly US$9tn to ‘deforestation economy’ in 2024

BBVA, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Banking group are the only FIs to screen all high-risk commodities.

Melodie Michel

14 August 2025