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Projects

To illustrate our broad expertise, covering many different economic sectors, commodities, sustainability themes and countries, this page gives an overview of the different projects executed by Profundo over the years. In the menu, you can filter the projects by thematic area. Each project is described briefly and where available the project portfolio - such as reports, brochures or presentations - is provided. Attention is also given to the exposure generated by the project in the media, in politics and elsewhere.

 

We analyse the financial parameters of companies and assess how companies and their financiers could be affected in different scenarios by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks related to deforestation, climate change emissions, human rights abuses, resource depletion, health impacts and other sustainability issues.
We analyse the various human rights and other sustainability risks in international commodity supply chains and identify what different stakeholders can do to foster sustainable development of value chains in agriculture, forestry, livestock, energy, fisheries and mineral sectors.
We analyse how companies are financed by banks, shareholders and others financiers, to assess what financiers could do to foster sustainable corporate practices. Also, we dig into ownership structures and the schemes companies have set up to minimise tax payments.
We assess and benchmark responsible investment and credit policies of banks and investors and we advise on how policies can be improved and implemented through screening, voting, engagement and exclusion strategies.

November 2023

November 16, 2023
Fair Finance Guide Netherlands
A Toxic Legacy: Glencore’s footprint in Colombia & Peru
Glencore’s mines have had devastating impacts on their surrounding environments, with grave consequences for those who live nearby. This report by the Eerlijke Geldwijzer (Dutch Fair Finance Guide) elaborates on two examples of Glencore owned mines which have severely impacted communities living around the mines in Peru and Colombia. External pressure from investors, banks, trading partners, policy makers and regulators is key to force a change in Glencore. Profundo conducted the financial research for this report which shows that till now the engagement by banks and investors with Glencore has been piecemeal and not effective and many banks and investors are failing to hold Glencore accountable. The report provides recommendations for European Governments and Institutions, for Glencore and for Banks and Investors financing Glencore.

Report: A Toxic Legacy Glencore's footprint in Colombia & Peru

Eerlijke Geldwijzer: Press Release concerning the report A Toxic Legacy

epo: NGOs prangern "toxische Geschäfte" an

Fair Finance International: Major European banks back mining giant Glencore's toxic legacy in Colombia and Peru

latina press: Deutsche Energieunternehmen finanzieren toxische Geschäfte in Kolumbien

Le Temps: Controverse autour d’une mine de Glencore au Pérou, accusée de polluer «l’air, l’eau et les sols»

lifePR: Kolumbien: Deutsche Energiekonzerne und Großbanken finanzieren die toxischen Geschäfte des Bergbauriesen Glencore im Steinkohle-Tagebau Cerrejón

Luzerner Zeitung: Neuer Bericht zeigt: So stark verschmutzt eine Glencore-Kupfermine in Peru die Umwelt

Pomona: New report shows: This is how badly a Glencore copper mine in Peru pollutes the environment

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