UK financiers accused of directly funding companies that threaten rainforest

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Over £40 million invested in companies at risk of deforestation | Credit:Greg Armfield WWF-UK
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Over £40 million invested in companies at risk of deforestation | Credit:Greg Armfield WWF-UK

WWF report calls on government to implement due diligence procedures for the finance sector to help tackle exposure to deforestation risks

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today published a new report detailing how the UK financial sector remains highly exposed to deforestation related risks through its investment and lending activities, revealing...

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