The involvement of Deutsche Bank in financing weapons producers
The objective of this
research project is to analyse the recent involvement of Deutsche Bank in the
financing of 16 producers of controversial weapons.
The financing of Wilmar International
This research for Friends of the Earth Europe assessed the financing of the Singaporean palm oil company Wilmar International by European and U.S. financial institutions…
Tax and employment practices of PFA companies in the Netherlands
The objective of this research project is to extend the previous investigations of the member companies of the Pelagic Freezer Trawlers Association (PFA) including…
Fair Bank Guide update
The 13th update of the Fair Bank Guide assesses the policy of the ten largest Dutch banks on key sustainability themes and sectors. For this assessment the methodology…
Dutch economic links with the occupation
This report describes trade and investment links between the Netherlands and the Palestinian and Syrian territories which are occupied by Israel. The settlements…
With profound research and advice, Profundo aims to make a practical contribution to a sustainable world and social justice. Quality comes first, aiming at the needs of our clients. Thematically we focus on commodity chains, the financial sector and corporate social responsibility....
News
May 22, 2013
Facing Finance: NGOs criticise poor performance new leadership Deutsche Bank
May 21, 2013
Friends of the Earth Europe: European banks and pension funds fuel land-grabs in Uganda
April 24, 2013
Dutch economic links with the occupation
March 14, 2013
The Independent (United Kingdom): Vince Cable must force the banks to come clean about their dirty investments
March 10, 2013
The Guardian (United Kingdom): Ministers' oil industry ties prop up high-carbon policy, report alleges
March 10, 2013
World Development Movement: Web of power. The UK government and the energyfinance complex fuelling climate change
February 12, 2013
Reuters (United States): BNP Paribas suspends agricultural fund after criticism
January 22, 2013
Financial mechanisms to ensure responsible ship recycling
January 22, 2013
NGO Shipbreaking Platform: Green Ship Recycling - growing support in EU Parliament for financial mechanism
What we do
We help our clients to realise their sustainable ambitions, by providing tailored research and advisory services. We are working for:
- Non-governmental organisations: research into the relationship of companies and financial institutions with social and environmental problems, policy analyses and campaign advice....
- Financial institutions: advice on socially responsible investment policies and strategies, portfolio-research, analyses and data on SRI-themes and evaluation of investment opportunities....
- Governments and research institutes: policy analyses and evaluations, research into the relationship of companies and financial institutions with CSR themes....
- Media: supporting research journalistic projects....
Themes
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| How banks, pension funds and other financiers are investing has a strong impact on sustainable development ... | International trade in food, mineral and energy commodities is of strong importance for human and environment ... | Companies and financial institutions aspiring to operate in socially responsible way, have to be prepared to make choices ... |
| Banks | Forestry | Tax |
| Pension funds | Energy | Landgrabbing |
| Export Credit Agencies | Agriculture | Weapons |
| Multilateral banks | Fisheries | Human rights |
| Asset managers | Mining | Climate change |
