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Zero-deforestation soy finance initiative raises $36m

The RCF Cerrado Programme fund has secured further commitments, representing four-fold growth since last year.

Zero-deforestation soy finance initiative ready to 'scale significantly'

A green bond-backed, zero-deforestation soy farming finance initiative is planning to grow to $250 million in 2024 and $1 billion in 2025, after the success of a $11 million pilot in Brazil.

'Game-changing' zero-deforestation soy finance initiative launched

Three major UK supermarket chains have invested $11 million in a 'green bond'-backed soy farming finance initiative providing financial incentives for Brazilian farmers to commit to cultivating soy without engaging in deforestation or land conversion.

People moves: SIM, IIRC, Swiss Life, Brunel Pension, SUSI, Nordea

Responsible soy credit facility to issue $1bn in green bonds

A credit facility that aims to issue $1 billion in green bonds to fund sustainable soy production in Brazil has been launched at London Climate Action Week.