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Over the years Profundo has been working for a large number of clients: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) in the Netherlands and abroad, as well as media, companies, governments and others.

International NGO's

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Acción Ecológica

Arakan Oil Watch

Asociación Civil Labor

BankTrack

Berne Declaration

Brot für die Welt

Campagna per la Riforma della Banca Mondiale

Center for International Forestry Research

The Center for International Forestry Research is a nonprofit, global facility dedicated to advancing human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity. They conduct research that enables more informed and equitable decision making about the use and management of forests in less-developed countries.

11 March 2010 Biofuels, Banks	Biofuel investments in forest-rich countries of Asia, Latin America and Africa: compendium of 20 case studies Globally investments in biofuels have increased in the last ten years. The economic consequences of these investments are especially big in forest-rich countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa. But biofuels also have negative consequences as it leads to deforestation and social tensions between countries. This research project is aiming to gain insights regarding investment patterns, the origins of investments flows and the major financiers in this sector.
11 March 2010 Biofuels, Banks	Analysis of Global and Regional Trends and Scenarios in Bioenergy Trade and Investment in Forest-Rich Countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa Globally investments in biofuels have increased in the last ten years. The economic consequences of these investments are especially big in forest-rich countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa. But biofuels also have negative consequences as it leads to deforestation and social tensions between countries. This study analyses the global and regional trends of biofuel trade and investment in Asia, Latin America and Africa.
21 January 2010 Banks, Timber, Pulp & paper	The financing of forestry activities of Medco in Papua This paper researches the financial situation of energyconcern Medco Energi Internasional in Papua regarding their investment in wood pellets. Also the financing of businesspartner LG International is analysed.

Environmental Defense

Environmental Paper Network

FairFood

FERN

Forests and the European Union Resource Network (FERN) aims to achieve environmental and social justice, focusing on forests and forest peoples’ rights in the policies and practices of the European Union.

15 April 2010 Oil & gas, Pulp & paper, Export Credit Agencies	European ECA support to carbon intensive industries Profundo researched the involvement of European Export Credit Agencies (ECA's) in financing carbon intensive industries, commissioned by the Forrest and the European Union Resource Network (FERN). It concentrates on all 21 ECA’s in EU-member countries and on guarantees provided in the past six years (2004-2009). Eleven carbon-intensive activities or industries are distinguished, as defined by FERN.
22 May 2009 Biofuels, Export Credit Agencies, Banks	Financing of bioenergy by the EIB and European ECAs This report aims to provide an overview of the involvement of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European export credit agencies (ECAs) in the financing of bioenergy projects worldwide. These financing activities are put in perspective by comparing them with total financial flows in the bioenergy sector worldwide. Also an initial assessment is made whether the projects financed by the EIB and European ECAs meet the sustainability criteria for bioenergy set by the European Union. Briefing Note: Snake oil or climate cure: The effect of public funding on European bioenergy
9 June 2008 Pulp & paper, Timber, Export Credit Agencies	Financing of deforestation by export credit agencies (ECAs) Research into the financing by export credit agencies (ECAs) of several companies involved in deforestation. Report FERN: Exporting Destruction - Export credits, illegal logging and deforestation, June 2008

Forest Movement Europe

Forest Peoples Programme

Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Friends of the Earth Europe

Friends of the Earth International

Friends of the Earth United States

Fundação CEBRAC

German NGO Platform on Sustainable Biomass

Global Canopy Programme

Global Policy Forum Europe

Greenpeace China

Greenpeace International

Greenpeace International is a large, international environmental organization with branches all over the world.

17 May 2010 Banks, Coal	The financing of coal-fired power plants in the European Union In a lot of EU-countries new coal-fired power plants are being build. Profundo researched the role of financial institutions in the financing of those plants in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom.
11 March 2010 Nuclear energy, Electricity, Banks, Coal	The financing of the nuclear energy sector Overview of the financial situation of the most important energy companies in 32 countries. One of the things that has been researched is which banks have invested in the companies. There's also a distinction made between mining, electricity, nuclear fuel and construction.
2 March 2010 Nuclear energy, Banks	Financing of Angra III Paper about the financing of the third nuclear reactor in Brazil, Angra III. There isn't any interest outside of Brazil for the financing of this project. Therefore, executing company Eletronuclear and their corporate parent Eletrobras are providing for the major part of the funding. The Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) is also providing a part.
9 July 2009 Biofuels	Overview of the global bio-energy markets An overview of the current global biofuels market, in terms of the main producer countries, the main production companies and their customers, and the current investment climate for new biofuels projects and facilities.
25 June 2007 Coal, Banks	Coal-fired power plants in Asia Study on the financiers of existing and planned coal-fired power plants in Asia.
1 December 2000 Palm oil	Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad - A company profile Company profile of the Malaysian palmoil company Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad.
1 September 2000 Timber, Palm oil	Kumpulan Emas Berhad - A short profile Company profile of the Malaysian company Kumpulan Emas Berhad.
1 August 1999 Pulp & paper, Timber, Banks	Capital flows in forestry companies Analysis of the financing of forestry companies.

Greenpeace Switzerland

Greenpeace UK

Humane Society International - Australian Office

Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie

International Fund for Animal Welfare

International Rivers

International Rivers is an American organization working to protect rivers and to defend the rights of communities that depend on them. International Rivers opposes destructive dams and the development model they advance, and encourages better ways of meeting people’s needs for water, energy and protection from damaging floods.

4 February 2010 Banks, Pulp & paper, Hydropower	New financing for Belo Monte and Andritz Although no decision has been taken yet about which company will construct the Belo Monte dam project in Brazil, the bank Banco do Brasil has begun talks with banks and companies to arrange a loan. Profundo also found that the Brazilian bank is negotiating with some other banks and companies that may bid to build the project. In this paper there's also attention for the financial situation of technology concern Andritz.
3 February 2010 Pulp & paper, Hydropower	Andritz - recent developments An overview of the deals that technology concern Andritz did from july 2009 untill january 2010 either in the hydroelectric or paper/pulp industry. The financial situation of the company is also being discussed.
6 July 2009	Eletrobrás - An analysis of its shareholdings This report aims to explain the shareholding structure and shareholders of Eletrobrás, to give an overview of the relationship between underlying shares of Eletrobrás and the American Depositary Receipts (ADR) and to highlight the position of JP Morgan Chase with regard to Eletrobrás.
19 September 2008 Hydropower, Banks	Financing of the companies involved in the HidroAysén project This report aims to identify the financial stakeholders of the companies involved in the development of the HidroAysén project, a 2,355 MW hydroelectric project in the region Aysén in Patagonia (Chile).
19 September 2008 Hydropower, Banks	New trends in the financing of dams Research to illustrate global as well as regional trends in dams financing. The report analyzes the financial instruments and actors that have been most prominent in financial arrangements for recently concluded deals, as well as those assuming a prominent role in ongoing negotiations. The report has analyzed the financing of 21 projects in Latin America, Asia and Africa, as well as of three large companies active in those continents.
1 February 2005 Hydropower, Export Credit Agencies, Banks	Financing of NHPC's Lower Subansiri and Middle Siang projects in India Study at the financing of NHPC's Lower Subansiri and Middle Siang hydroelectric dams in India. Financing Dams in India: Risks and Challenges - Report by IRN

JATAM

Jikalahari

Les Amis de la Terre

Malaysian Nature Society

Misereor

Netwerk Vlaanderen

Philippinenburo im Asienhaus

POMI

Rainforest Action Network

Robin Wood

Sawit Watch

Sawit Watch is an Indonesian network of local organizations resisting the threat to their lands and livelihoods caused by the development of large-scale oil palm plantations.

9 September 2009 Banks, Palm oil	Financing of oil palm plantations in Papua Which oil palm plantation companies are operating or starting to operate in the Indonesian province Papua, and which financial institutions are financing these oil palm plantation companies that are developing more than 2 million hectares with oil palm plantations in Papua.
1 March 2005 Palm oil, Timber	Information on PT Antang Ganda Utama Study on the activities and plantations of the Indonesian company Antang Ganda Utama.
1 December 2004 Soy, Palm oil	The banks of Wilmar Study on the financing of the Asian giant in agribusiness Wilmar.
1 April 2004 Palm oil	The new relationship between CDC and Indonesian oil palm plantations Research into the new relationship between CDC and Indonesian oil palm plantations
27 February 2004 Palm oil	Wilmar Trading - IFC Project no. 20348 Analysis of the proposed financing through the IFC of oil palm plantation company Wilmar. Press release Milieudefensie: Wilmar ignores the rules Report Milieudefensie: Wilmar Trading - IFC Project no. 20348
1 February 2004 Palm oil	Recent investment plans for the Indonesian oil palm sector Investigation in the emerging investments in the Indonesian palmoil sector.

Sustainable Energy & Economy Network

Svenska Naturskyddsföreningen

SwedWatch

Taiga Rescue Network

Urgewald

Urgewald is a small German environmental organization supporting local communities suffering under global environmental pollution.

25 May 2010 Banks, Weapons	German banks financing producers of nuclear weapons and depleted uranium weapons Nuclear weapons and depleted uranium weapons are very controversial and are almost never associated with European countries. This research project analyzes the involvement of eight German banks in the financing of nine producers these weapons since January 2007. Five types of financing were encountered in this context, namely: managing share- and bondholdings, arranging or providing loan facilities, and underwriting share- and bond issuances.
28 May 2008 Human rights, Banks	Deutsche Bank: Ein fragwürdiges Markenzeichen Research about the investments of the Deutsche Bank whom are involved in a violation of human rights. Report: Deutsche Bank: Ein fragwürdiges Markenzeichen (German)
3 April 2008 Hydropower, Export Credit Agencies, Banks	The financing of NHPC A study on the financing of the Indian company National Hydro-electric Power Company (NHPC). Report Urgewald: NHPC: People don’t matter, April 2008
1 June 2005 Pulp & paper, Banks	German bank financing for international pulp & paper companies Study on the involvement of German banks with the international pulp and paper industry. Report Urgewald: Alternativer Waldschadensbericht, 17 February 2002 (German)
1 December 2003 Nuclear energy, Banks	Financing of the Atucha nuclear plants in Argentina Investigation of the parties involved in the financing of the Atucha nuclear power plants in Argentina.
1 June 2003 Banks	WestLB's project financing activities Study on the project financing activities of the German bank WestLB.
1 December 2002 Oil & gas, Banks	The financing of the OCP pipeline in Ecuador Research into the financing of the OCP oil pipeline from the Ecuadorian Amazone to the coast. Report: The financing of the OCP pipeline in Ecuador, January 2003

Walhi

WWF France

WWF Germany

WWF Germany is the German branch of the international environmental organization WWF.

19 September 2008 Hydropower, Banks	New trends in the financing of dams Research to illustrate global as well as regional trends in dams financing. The report analyzes the financial instruments and actors that have been most prominent in financial arrangements for recently concluded deals, as well as those assuming a prominent role in ongoing negotiations. The report has analyzed the financing of 21 projects in Latin America, Asia and Africa, as well as of three large companies active in those continents.
11 March 2008 Government regulation	Financial sector regulation in Germany Study into the options to include sustainability issues in financial sector regulation in Germany.
19 November 2007 Banks, Gold, Platinum	Financing of Koryakgeoldobycha Research into the financing of the Russian mining company Koryakgeoldobycha.
1 March 2004 Pulp & paper, Timber, Banks	The forest portfolio of Deutsche Bank Investigation on the involvement of Deutsche Bank in financing of the forestry, paper and pulp industries.
1 April 2003 Pulp & paper, Timber	European banks and companies involved in logging on Sumatra Research on the involvement of European banks and other companies in the logging of the rainforest in the Tesso Nilo region on Sumatra, Indonesia. Report WWF Germany: Rain forest loss in the Sumatran Tesso Nilo region and the role of European banks and markets Press release: New WWF Report shows how European banks contribute to the destruction of a forest jewel

WWF Greater Mekong

WWF Indonesia

WWF International

WWF Malaysia

WWF Switzerland

WWF United Kingdom

WWF United Kingdom is the British branch of the international environmental organization WWF.

19 August 2009 Banks, Sustainable investments, General	The possible roles of finance within the One Planet Food Programme The One Planet Food Programme of the UK World Wildlife Funds seeks to harness the development of the UK food economy to further and integrate WWF’s key priorities: sustainable consumption, resource conservation, and biodiversity protection. Profundo investigated the role that can be played by the UK financial sector in supporting the WWF’s goals of the One Planet Food Programme.
11 November 2008 General, Government regulation, Sustainable investments	Mapping out China’s and Africa’s relationship with Germany and the UK This report aims to provide different teams within the global WWF network with strategic guidance on how best the United Kingdom and Germany can support China, East Africa and the Congo Basin to promote sustainable systems of production, trade and consumption.
17 September 2008 Oil & gas, Banks	Financing of Dominion Petroleum and Heritage Oil Research on the findings on the financial stakeholders of the companies Dominion Petroleum (United Kingdom) and Heritage Oil (Canada). These two small oil and gas companies are active in exploring in a key conservation area in Tanzania.
4 February 2008 Oil & gas, Asset managers, Banks	The financing of Canadian oil sands exploration and production Research into the financing of oil companies active in exploration and production of Canadian oil sands.
1 November 2003 Timber, Banks	The financing of forestry companies in Central Africa Research on the parties involved in the financing of forestry companies in various countries of Central Africa.
1 April 2003 Timber	Model Forest Policy for Financial Institutions Proposal for credit policies for banks with respect to the international forestry sector.
1 October 2002 Banks, Timber	Forest affecting activities in HSBC's portfolio Analysis of the loan and investment portfolio of the Brittisch bank HSBC and its effects on global forests.
1 May 2002 Timber	The financing of African logging companies Study of the financing of various African logging companies.

WWF United States

Dutch NGO's

12 Provincial Environmental Federations

Amnesty International Netherlands

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. We have more than 2.2 million members and subscribers in more than 150 countries and regions and we coordinate this support to act for justice on a wide range of issues. Amnesty Netherlands has about 280,000 members.

1 July 2010 Weapons, Oppressive regimes, Human rights, Climate change, Sustainable management, Banks	Fair Banking Guide, 6th update Sixth update of the Fair Banking Guide, this research shows that the bonus policies of most banks are still inadequate. The website of the Dutch Fair Banking Guide enables bank customers to check wether their bank has a good policy on various important social and environmental issues. Different banks can also be compared on their policies. The aim of the project is to stimulate social responsible investing by Dutch banks. Profundo wrote researched the report on which the website is based.
19 May 2010 Electricity, Renewable energy, Banks	Investments in sustainable electricity generation by Dutch banks This research emphazises on what part of the investments in electricity generation by Dutch banks are sustainable. Because this is the first measurement of this type of investment, the report is only an overview of the present situation. In two years Profundo, commissioned by the Fair Banking Guide, will continue this research about investments in sustainable electricity generation. Report: Investeringen in duurzame elektriciteitsopwekking door Nederlandse banken
17 May 2010 Banks, Oil & gas, Human rights	The financing of Shell by Dutch financial institutions Amnesty International is concerned about the oil exploitation activities of Royal Dutch Shell in Nigeria and the consequences that these activities have on the human rights position of the local population. Profundo therefore researched which Dutch financial institutions have invested in Shell. With this information Amnesty International wants to start a dialogue with these institutions about the oilconcern.
8 April 2010 Weapons, Oppressive regimes, Human rights, Climate change, Sustainable management, Banks	Fair Banking Guide, 5th update Fifth update of the Fair Banking Guide. The website of the Dutch Fair Banking Guide enables bank customers to check wether their bank has a good policy on various important social and environmental issues. Different banks can also be compared on their policies. The aim of the project is to stimulate social responsible investing by Dutch banks. Profundo wrote researched the report on which the website is based. Report Fair Banking Guide 5th update Press release: Dutch banks for clear agreements for sustainable energy
22 January 2010 Weapons, Oppressive regimes, Human rights, Climate change, Sustainable management, Banks	Fair Banking Guide, 4th update Fourth update of the Fair Banking Guide. The website of the Dutch Fair Banking Guide enables bank customers to check wether their bank has a good policy on various important social and environmental issues. Different banks can also be compared on their policies. The aim of the project is to stimulate social responsible investing by Dutch banks. Profundo wrote researched the report on which the website is based. Press Release: Milieudefensie: Nederlandse bedrijven kunnen het veel beter doen in het buitenland Press release: All 12 banks have improved their environmental policy (Source: Fair Banking Guide) Report Fair Banking Guide 4th update
15 December 2009 Banks, Aluminium	Dutch financial relations and commercial relations with Vedanta Resources An overview of financial relations and commercial relations that may exist between Dutch companies & banks and mining company Vedanta Resources, especially concerning their aluminum business in India. Vedanta Resources is listed on the London stock market.
1 October 2009 Sustainable management, Banks	Fair Banking Guide, 3rd update The website of the Dutch Fair Banking Guide enables bank customers to check wether their bank has a good policy on various important social and environmental issues. Different banks can also be compared on their policies. The aim of the project is to stimulate social responsible investing by Dutch banks. Profundo wrote researched the report on which the website is based. Persbericht: Tweede Kamer roept regering op tot deal met banken over duurzame energie Press Release: Oproep banken nav Klimaattop 'duurzame energie moet wetgeving stimuleren' Press release: Banks improve their weapon policy (Source: Fair Banking Guide)
2 July 2009 Sustainable management, Banks	Fair Banking Guide, 2nd update The website of the Dutch Fair Banking Guide enables bank customers to check wether their bank has a good policy on various important social and environmental issues. Different banks can also be compared on their policies. The aim of the project is to stimulate social responsible investing by Dutch banks. Profundo researched the report on which the website is based. Press release: Transparency and tightening of weapon policy necessary (Source: Fair Banking Guide) Press release: Oxfam Novib: Minister Bos doesn't take sustainability seriously (Source: Fair Banking Guide)
2 July 2009 Weapons, Banks	Banks and weapons: in practice The aim of this practical research is to review if the banks of the Fair Bank Guide invest in producers of controversial weapons or in companies who trade in those weapons. The review accurs according to the same criteria that are used to review the weapons policies of the banks. By doing this, the scores of policies and practice are comparable. Banks and weapons: in practice
31 March 2009 Sustainable management, Human rights	Researching corporate footprints Presentation of Jan Willem van Gelder, director of Profundo, for Amnesty International about the role of the corporate sector in developing countries and about how research about this topic can be done. The corporate sector can influence the human rights in various ways and must be stimulated to use this influence positively.
22 January 2009 Weapons, Human rights, Sustainable management, Banks	The Dutch Fair Banking Guide The website of the Dutch Fair Banking Guide enables bank customers to check wether their bank has a good policy on various important social and environmental issues. Different banks can also be compared on their policies. The aim of the project is to stimulate social responsible investing by Dutch banks. Profundo researched the report on which the website is based. Press release: Fair Banking Guide succesfull: banks take sustainability more seriously

Both Ends

Consumentenbond

Cordaid

DOEN Foundation

Dutch Animal Protection Organisation

Dutch Palm Oil Platform

Dutch Soy Coalition

FNV

FNV Bondgenoten

FNV Mondiaal

Friends of the Earth Netherlands (Milieudefensie)

Greenpeace Netherlands

Greenpeace Netherlands is the Dutch branch of Greenpeace, a large, international environmental organisation.

4 May 2010 Pork	Marfrig in the Netherlands The objective of this report is to describe the presence of the Brazilian beef producer Marfrig in the Netherlands. Two recent acquisitions made by Marfrig which include European operations are discussed. Also the Dutch connections of this European expansion are explored.
30 March 2010 Climate change, Nuclear energy	Alternatives for the production of medical isotopes Are there alternatives for the use of nuclear reactors for the production of medical isotopes? As a nuclear reactor has significant disadvantages because of safety and environmental issues, this report commissioned by Greenpeace, takes a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives for nuclear reactors and the period needed for each alternative to become commercially available. Report: Alternatives for the production of medical isotopes
30 November 2009 Government regulation, Palm oil, Sustainable management, Climate change	Dutch CDM projects in the palm oil sector The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the Clean Development Mechanism projects executed in the palm oil sector in Malaysia and Indonesia which are approved by the Dutch government.
26 March 2009 Nuclear energy	The necessity of setting to work an HFR in Petten The High Flux Reactor in Petten (NL) was temporarily shut down in August 2008, due to a spill in the distribution pipe of the cooling water which could lead to a melt down with terrible consequences. In spite of the fact that the reactor does not meet the requirements for a licence, the HFR has been put to work again op 12 February 2009. Is this a matter of medical interests? Or also economic interests?
13 February 2009 Pulp & paper, Banks, Palm oil	The financing of the oil palm and pulp & paper activities of the Sinar Mas Group Public and private financial institutions, like shareholders, bondholders and banks, are presently (during the past three years) involved in financing the oil palm and pulp & paper activities of the Indonesian Sinar Mas Group. This report points out the degree of their involvement in Sinar Mas' subsidiaries.
13 October 2008 Uranium	Social and environmental consequences of uranium mining This report describes the international uranium sector and the social and environmental consequences of uranium mining.
10 March 2008 Human rights, Coal	The world behind coal power Research into the origin of the coal used in Dutch electricity plants.
13 February 2008 Shrimps	Tropical shrimps in the Netherlands Analysis of the Dutch supply chain for tropical shrimps.
24 January 2008 Potato	Analysis of the Dutch potato sector Supply chain analysis of the Dutch potato sector.
6 November 2007 Palm oil	Unilever and palmoil Paper on the use of palmoil by Unilever in the Netherlands. After a short profile of Unilever, the structure of palmoil import and processing in the Netherlands and the role of Unilever in it is discussed.
18 October 2007 Soy	GM-soya bean oil in Dutch food The Netherlands are one of the biggest importers of soya in the EU. This soya comes from America where it is quite normal to use genetically modified seeds. The question is whether the oil that is squeezed out of these beans must be labeled as GM-oil. And if and how much GM oil silently ends up in our food, eg cookies, candy and margarine. This report will throw light on the issue.
29 September 2007 Soy, Palm oil, Pulp & paper, Timber	Case studies on Dutch policies affecting forests Study on the influence of Dutch policies regarding timber, paper, palm oil and soy on deforestation processes in the countries producing and supplying these commodities.
28 February 2007 Timber, Banks	A short profile of Olam International Study into the organization, financing and African forestry activities of the Singaporean company Olam International.
27 February 2007 Rice	Overview of the rice trading sector in the Netherlands Study into the trade and processing of rice in the Netherlands.
26 April 2005 Nuclear energy	Prolonged opening of Borssele nuclear power plant: risks and costs Cost and risk analysis of the postponement of the closing of Borssele nuclear power plant in the Netherlands
1 February 2004 Poultry, Soy, Pork	GMO-traces in animal production chains Study on the probability of traces of genetically modified crops in animal products.
1 February 2004 Uranium, Nuclear energy	Supplychain of Borssele nuclear power plant Investigation of the uranium suppliers of the Dutch nuclear power plant Borssele.
1 August 2002	Production of vinyl floor-cloth Chain analysis of the production of vinyl floor-cloth.
1 June 2002 Nuclear energy	Dutch research in the field of HTR Dutch research in the field of HTR.