SEC Proposed Disclosure Rules Are A Major Step Towards Protecting Investors, But Some Sectors Could Still Hide Over 90 Percent of Emissions Without Additional Clarity
Some corporations may not disclose 90-83 percent of their estimated emissions under proposed SEC rules creating the potential for greenwashing and risk for investors. WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 7, 2022 – A new policy brief from Climate Advisers shows how large Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies (FMCGs) and other companies that rely on the global forest, […]
Domestic Focus on Clean Energy Supply Chains Could Jeopardize Climate Success
Analysis of US efforts to shore up clean energy manufacturing and critical mineral supply chains finds significant gaps in current policy and recommends foreign policy actions to enhance US global leadership ahead of the G7 summit. WASHINGTON, DC MAY 12, 2021 – A new report from Climate Advisers identifies a critical gap in recent US […]
Deforestation on Oil Palm Concessions Continued to Decline in First Half of 2021
Analysis by Chain Reaction Research (CRR) shows that 10 palm oil companies were responsible for approximately 5,000 hectares (ha) of forest clearing during the first six months of 2021 in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. Chain Reaction Research The figure is approximately 43 percent of the total 11,500 ha of deforestation detected within known […]
Governing Voluntary Carbon Markets: Enhancing the ability of the TSVCM to contribute to climate goals
The Taskforce for Scaling the Voluntary Carbon Market (TSVCM) was established to create the conditions for the Voluntary Carbon Market to grow rapidly and so massively expand the flow of private finance to emissions reduction activities around the world and accelerate the transition to a Net Zero Economy. This is essential if we are to […]
New U.S. Green Economy Report Series Identifies States Most Prepared to Seize Clean Energy Growth
Analysis of 25 States Finds Ripe Green Investment Opportunities Through 2025 Thanks to Non-Federal Actors Strong Green Economy Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 28, 2021 – A new report series analyzing 25 states for their green economy potential across nine growing clean energy sectors finds there are attractive opportunities for investment and bilateral cooperation between the […]
Bunge 2020 Cerrado Deforestation Greater Than Next Four Competitors Combined
Washington D.C. Bunge’s potential Cerrado deforestation is 12% greater than its next four competitors deforestation combined, 2025 zero-deforestation goal at risk. A new report by Chain Reaction Research (CRR) shows Bunge’s supply chains were potentially exposed to 91,491 ha of Cerrado deforestation in 2020 alone – nearly 60% more than its next highest competitor Cargill […]
Casino Group Ties to Illegal Brazilian Deforestation Creates Over $2.5 Billion in Financing Risks
Washington, D.C. Beef tied to illegal Brazilian deforestation and traced to Casino Group stores may violate French law and may create over USD 2.5 billion in financing risks. A new report from Chain Reaction Research (CRR) has found that Casino Group faces up to USD $2.5 billion worth of risk from divestment and increased financing […]
Deforestation and Other ESG Risks Present Potential $1.3 Billion Hazard for JBS
Washington, D.C. JBS’ supply chain may be linked to 1.7 million hectares (ha) of deforestation across six Brazilian states creating significant financial risks. A new report by Chain Reaction Research (CRR) reveals significant deforestation rates and exposure to future deforestation across a representative sample of farms that directly and indirectly supply JBS. A lack of […]
A coronavirus lifeline for state and city governments
Washington, D.C. The former mayors of Salt Lake City and Charlotte are championing a new policy initiative to put state and city governments in a position to lead our economic and health recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The American Recovery for Climate, Health and Economic Stability (ARCHES) is a new policy – developed by Robert Perkowitz, president […]
New Blueprint for International Ocean-Climate Action Charts Path Forward for Governments
Washington, D.C. To date, the international fight against climate change has largely overlooked the ocean-climate relationship. Yet the ocean and climate are inextricably linked. The ocean plays a central role regulating the climate, including by absorbing heat and carbon dioxide. This imposes a heavy cost through effects such as deoxygenation and acidification, which are decimating ocean […]
