Last year, the world lost an area of tropical forest the size of Switzerland. 90% of this destruction is driven by agricultural expansion for commodities like beef, soy, palm oil and timber, which go into products we buy every day. Tropical deforestation negatively affects the lives and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples and local communities and what’s more, forests are vital ecosystems that help regulate our climate. This destruction of nature is jeopardising our ability to reach net zero.

We track the most influential financial institutions in deforestation supply chains. This includes those with the greatest exposure to deforestation, as well as financial institutions with high-profile climate commitments. The data, which also covers associated human rights abuses, is converted into clear metrics, insights and guidance. It both holds financial institutions to account - highlighting inaction - and enables them to engage with companies to change the way they operate.