Chain Reaction Research

Chain Reaction Research

Abbreviation	CRR
Established	2013  (12 years ago)
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.

Chain Reaction Research is a think-tank that conducts research about deforestation-relation topics and commodities. It is based in Washington, D.C. ^[1]

It provides material about resources effected by deforestation such as palm oil, soy, cattle, cacao, coffee, and pulp and paper. It aims to put pressure on investors to include financial risks to be associated with companies that deal with deforestation ^[2] It is frequently cited in scientific journals and used in information campaigns of environmental NGOs. ^[3] It has exposed land abuse and illegal deforestation in South-east Asia and other regions. ^{[4] [5]}

Funding

It is sponsored by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. ^[6]

Reference

1. "Chain Reaction Research". Chain Reaction Research. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
2. "Chain Reaction Research's Blog Posts". Seeking Alpha. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
3. Walker, Thomas; Kibsey, Stéfanie D.; Crichton, Rohan (2018-01-22). Designing a Sustainable Financial System: Development Goals and Socio-Ecological Responsibility. Springer. ISBN   978-3-319-66387-6.
4. Mongabay (2018-05-02). "INDONESIA: Report Exposes Multinational Brands' Exposure to Palm Oil Abuses". The News Lens International Edition. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
5. Emont, Jon (2017-04-25). "A Refuge for Orangutans, and a Quandary for Environmentalists". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2020-07-04.
6. "About". Chain Reaction Research. 2014-01-29. Retrieved 2020-07-04.

External links

chainreactionresearch.com