BNP Paribas agrees new palm oil policy for forest-friendly financing

Michael Holder
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French banking giant sets out new palm oil policy as it aims to become 'carbon neutral' by the end of 2017

BNP Paribas has announced a new set of guidelines requiring palm oil companies to meet strict standards on forestry protection and emissions in order to secure financing from the French bank, as it aims...

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