BNP Paribas strengthens policy on beef and soy-driven deforestation in Brazil

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The French bank has set a deadline of 2025 for its clients in Brazil to achieve zero deforestation and full traceability in their production and supply chains

French banking giant BNP Paribas today announced a new policy intended to help tackle the role of soy and beef production in driving deforestation in Brazil, including a commitment to immediately drop...

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