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Under Pressure from Greens, ING Kills $1.7 Billion Paper-Mill Project.

Authors :
Krebsbach, Karen
Source :
U.S. Banker; Jun2006, Vol. 116 Issue 6, p16-16, 1/3p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article reports on the Netherlands-based banking company ING's decision to pull its project financing from a controversial $1.7 billion paper-mill project in Uruguay and Argentina due to pressure from environmental activists. The project has been strongly criticized for negative environmental effects including severe air and water pollution and damage to monoculture plantations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01488848
Volume :
116
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
U.S. Banker
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20993028