THE HIDDEN RISK ——The implications for Chinese financial institutions of forest-related risk within the palm oil supply chain
This report seeks to highlight the interconnections between China’s financial sector and palm oil-driven deforestation, offering an overview of Chinese financial institutions’ exposure to forest-related risk, as well as actionable insights to manage the risk and influence key players across the sector for sustainable success.
The report presents an analysis of financial flows, based on research by CDP, followed by a set of recommendations to both investors and policymakers to reduce their exposure to forest-related risks. In doing so, it intends to make a clear case for Chinese financial institutions to play a critical role in the transition to a low-carbon and deforestation-free economy, in support of China’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.
