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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.
May 2024
May 7, 2024
Barclays' financing of the war in Gaza
"Israel is engaged in a genocidal assault on Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Palestinians are facing a
surge in attacks by Israeli armed forces and settlers, while Palestinian citizens
of Israel are subject to a campaign of discriminatory arrests, harassment and
intimidation by the state of Israel." Profundo conducted financial research for this Palestine Solidarity Campaign report, which shows how Barclays is facilitating Israel’s war crimes and grave violations of Palestinian rights through investments and financial services. Barclays now holds over $2.5 billion/£2 billion in shares of eight of the nine companies whose weapons, components, and military technology have been used in Israel’s unlawful violence against Palestinians. Barclays also provides over $7.6 billion/£6.1 billion in loans and underwriting to seven of these companies.
Report: Barclays: Arming Israel's Apartheid and Genocide
Middle East Eye: War on Gaza: Barclays has 'increased' Israel arms trade investments
Responsible Investor: ESG funds maintain exposure to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems
The New Arab: Barclays 'substantially increased' financing of arms companies supplying Israel