Collaborating with the WWF on Financial Sector Impacts Report
Situation
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) sought to investigate how the UK financial sector impacts deforestation in Asia and Latin America.
Impact
- Review of voluntary and mandatory due diligence frameworks and legislation.
- Actionable recommendations for financial institutions to enhance their environmental and social risk management.
Solutions
Situation
We collaborated with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to write and publish a report regarding the UK financial sector’s role in deforestation in Asia and Latin America.
Solution
We assessed the policies of financial institutions on environmental and social impacts and reviewed voluntary and mandatory due diligence frameworks and proposed legislation. We interviewed 22 stakeholders, including private sector representatives, civil society advocates, researchers, and regulators.
Impact
Our consultants made actionable recommendations to financial institutions on integrating sustainability concerns and mainstreaming environmental and social risk management into their core operations.
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