AXA pledges to invest £1.3bn in forest protection

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AXA has joined the World Heritage Sites protection commitment among other initiatives to protect forests
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AXA has joined the World Heritage Sites protection commitment among other initiatives to protect forests

The insurance company has set out a plan to protect forests as part of its commitment to preserving biodiversity

Insurance and investment giant AXA last week announced a £1.3bn investment in sustainable forest management projects, as part of its ongoing commitment to preserve biodiversity and protect forest ecosystems....

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