Ford, GM and BMW linked to illegal logging and slave labour in Brazil

Car makers source iron from Brazil that contributes to Amazon deforestation, says Greenpeace ahead of Rio+20. Ford, GM and BMW are sourcing material from Brazil that is driving illegal logging and slave labour, according to campaigners at Greenpeace. More on the Guardian. Read the Greenpeace Report "Driving Destruction in the Amazon". BMW (BMW:Xetra) is a Global Compact participant since 2001/07/25, while Ford (F:NYSE) since 2008/05/01.

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EDF is a Global Compact participant since 2001/08/22

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