As a major driver of climate change, deforestation has significant long-term financial implications for investors. Commodity-driven tropical deforestation alone contributes 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. And even as the global economy took a hit in the first half of 2020, deforestation continues largely unchecked in many parts of the world, decimating carbon-rich forests. An increasing number of investors are identifying deforestation as a material risk and taking action.
Today, Ceres is releasing our new Investor Guide to Deforestation and Climate Change.
Developed in collaboration with leading investors, this first-of-its kind engagement framework provides investors with clear guidance on how they can assess and mitigate their deforestation-driven climate risks at both the portfolio and security level. The Investor Guide includes key action steps investors can take to deepen engagements with large companies that source commodities such as soybeans, beef and palm oil associated with the destruction of tropical forests.
After you download the Guide, be sure to join me at 11 am ET today as I discuss its findings and recommendations with investors from Blackrock, BNP Paribas Asset Management, and the New York CIty Comptroller’s office. Register for free.
Together, we can end deforestation, mitigate climate change and build a truly sustainable global economy!
Thank you,
Meryl Richards Ph.D.
Director, Food and Forests
Ceres
P.S. You can also access this Investor Guide and learn more about the various sustainability risks associated with agricultural and forest commodities on our Engage the Chain website.
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy.