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  • Overall approach
    2/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/6
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      Type of financial risk recognised by the financial institution: Reputational; Financial
      "Climate change, deforestation and habitat loss, water quality and availability, waste, and the impact of development on communities and, especially, indigenous peoples, are just some of the threats that create risks for society and businesses, if they are not appropriately addressed. [...] An important component of the firm’s risk management process is assessing our clients’ approach to, and performance on, E&S matters. Failing to appropriately manage E&S issues can directly impact our reputation, our clients’ operations and long-term economic viability, and the communities and environment in which we and our clients operate."
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      What is the target date for the financial institution to achieve their climate target?: 2050

      Is the financial institution's climate target aligned with SBTi?: Yes

      Type of climate target: Net-zero emissions
      "We also announced our plans to expand our targets to new sectors of our financing portfolio over time. In October 2021, we joined the NZBA, a group convened by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative which brings together a global network of banks committed to aligning their lending and investment portfolios with net zero emissions by 2050 [...] To build on our commitment to carbon neutral operations, in 2021 we announced a new target to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions by 40% by 2030 versus a 2017 baseline. As of the end of 2021, we had reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by approximately 15%.
    • Clients/holdings must have anti-corruption policy
      0.0/1
    • Collaborative finance sector initiatives
      1/2
      Collaborative initiatives
      Yes, involved in a collaborative finance sector initiative focused on deforestation
      1/2
      Which initiative?: Soft Commodities Compact

      Is a 2025 target date encouraged within the collaborative initiative(s)?: No

      Does the financial institution engage ESG data providers on the need for better data on deforestation?: No

      In which location?: Global
      Soft Commodities Compact
    • Nature/people-positive investment
  • Commodity score
    21/90
    • Beef & Leather
      4/90
      • Policy Strength
        0/28
        • Commodity-specific deforestation financing policy
          0/8.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/8
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must be legally operated
          0/2.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/2
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must monitor operations
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must conduct risk assessments
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must specify a cut-off date
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Target date for policy implementation
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/27
        • Clients/holdings must test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          3.5/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Does the financial institution require the client/holding to cease acquisition/expansion unless FPIC is given?: No
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
        • Clients/holdings must have a grievance mechanism
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must respect labour rights
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must address gender equality issues
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must encourage the inclusion of small-scale farmers
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Zero tolerance approach to violence and threats
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
      • Implementation and Reporting
        0/35
        • Assess client/holding exposure prior to onboarding
          No
          0/5
        • Require disclosure of projects/locations
          No reporting
          0/4
        • Policy is reviewed and updated
          No
          0/2
        • Monitoring and non-compliance process
          No
          0/5
        • Engagement with non-compliant clients/holdings
          No
          0/5
        • Engagement with non-compliant companies
          0/0
        • Reporting on implementation of the policy
          No
          0/6
        • Green financing product with deforestation/conversion requirements
          No
          0/2
          Green financing product with deforestation/conversion requirements
          No
          0/2
          Is this a clear part of the transition to fully DCAF financing?: No
        • Publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/2
        • Remediation of environmental or social harms
          No
          0/4
    • Palm oil
      31/90
      • Policy Strength
        16/28
        • Commodity-specific deforestation financing policy
          6.5/8.8
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            6/8
            Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            6/8
            Does the policy have specific requirements/expectations of clients/holdings in line with the policy?: Yes
            "Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certification within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards. [...] Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards. [...] Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards. [...] Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
        • Clients/holdings must be legally operated
          0/2.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/2
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must monitor operations
          2/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Yes, a mechanism to monitor compliance - Require
            1.5/3
            Commitment details
            Yes, a mechanism to monitor compliance - Require
            1.5/3
            What type of assurance mechanism is used?: Commitment to monitor or audit operations/suppliers; Assurance mechanism
            "In accordance with our internal standards, certain sectors and activities require a tailored approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction and associated risks. Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specifc due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specifc sector certifcations, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans. An Enhanced Review may result in placing some conditions on certain future activities or transactions. Below we describe examples of sectors and activities subject to Enhanced Review. [...] Soft Commodities i. Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "In accordance with our internal standards, certain sectors and activities require a tailored approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction and associated risks. Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specifc due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specifc sector certifcations, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans. An Enhanced Review may result in placing some conditions on certain future activities or transactions. Below we describe examples of sectors and activities subject to Enhanced Review. [...] . Soft Commodities i. Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "In accordance with our internal standards, certain sectors and activities require a tailored approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction and associated risks. Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specifc due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specifc sector certifcations, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans. An Enhanced Review may result in placing some conditions on certain future activities or transactions. Below we describe examples of sectors and activities subject to Enhanced Review. [...] . Soft Commodities i. Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors; Traders
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors; Traders
            0.1/0.2
            "In accordance with our internal standards, certain sectors and activities require a tailored approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction and associated risks. Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specifc due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specifc sector certifcations, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans. An Enhanced Review may result in placing some conditions on certain future activities or transactions. Below we describe examples of sectors and activities subject to Enhanced Review. [...] . Soft Commodities i. Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
        • Clients/holdings must conduct risk assessments
          3.7/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            "Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specific due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specific sector certifications, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans [...] Palm oil: We require an Enhanced Review for transactions that involve palm oil production. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production is the framework for our assessments, although we are cognizant that other standards are under development. As outlined in the RSPO Principles and Criteria #5, environmental impact assessments include consideration of impacts on soil and water resources, air quality, greenhouse gases, biodiversity and ecosystems and local communities. Stakeholder consultation has a key role in identifying environmental impacts, and our Enhanced Review will assess the client’s level of attention to these issues."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specific due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specific sector certifications, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans [...] Palm oil: We require an Enhanced Review for transactions that involve palm oil production. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production is the framework for our assessments, although we are cognizant that other standards are under development. As outlined in the RSPO Principles and Criteria #5, environmental impact assessments include consideration of impacts on soil and water resources, air quality, greenhouse gases, biodiversity and ecosystems and local communities. Stakeholder consultation has a key role in identifying environmental impacts, and our Enhanced Review will assess the client’s level of attention to these issues."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specific due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specific sector certifications, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans [...] Palm oil: We require an Enhanced Review for transactions that involve palm oil production. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production is the framework for our assessments, although we are cognizant that other standards are under development. As outlined in the RSPO Principles and Criteria #5, environmental impact assessments include consideration of impacts on soil and water resources, air quality, greenhouse gases, biodiversity and ecosystems and local communities. Stakeholder consultation has a key role in identifying environmental impacts, and our Enhanced Review will assess the client’s level of attention to these issues."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specific due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specific sector certifications, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans [...] Palm oil: We require an Enhanced Review for transactions that involve palm oil production. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production is the framework for our assessments, although we are cognizant that other standards are under development. As outlined in the RSPO Principles and Criteria #5, environmental impact assessments include consideration of impacts on soil and water resources, air quality, greenhouse gases, biodiversity and ecosystems and local communities. Stakeholder consultation has a key role in identifying environmental impacts, and our Enhanced Review will assess the client’s level of attention to these issues."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specific due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specific sector certifications, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans [...] Palm oil: We require an Enhanced Review for transactions that involve palm oil production. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production is the framework for our assessments, although we are cognizant that other standards are under development. As outlined in the RSPO Principles and Criteria #5, environmental impact assessments include consideration of impacts on soil and water resources, air quality, greenhouse gases, biodiversity and ecosystems and local communities. Stakeholder consultation has a key role in identifying environmental impacts, and our Enhanced Review will assess the client’s level of attention to these issues."
        • Clients/holdings must specify a cut-off date
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Target date for policy implementation
          3.5/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            What is the length of time the portfolio companies are given to meet their time-bound plans?: Not specified

            What is the target date for the full implementation of the financial institution's policy?: NA

            What is the deadline for the portfolio companies to become compliant with the policy?: reasonable timeframe determined by JP Morgan Chase
            "Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            " The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards. [..] Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors; Traders
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors; Traders
            0.1/0.2
            "Palm oil i. Growers / producers (plantations and mills): We require Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) membership and the adoption of a No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) Policy. We require RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. There will be additional due diligence on controversies, active RSPO complaints, and other sensitive issues. ii. Refneries: We require RSPO membership and the adoption of a NDPE Policy, along with RSPO certifcation or a time bound plan to achieve certifcation within a reasonable timeframe. We also require a chain of custody certifcation. iii. Traders: We expect RSPO membership, along with a sustainable sourcing policy that includes a target to achieve 100% RSPO certifed sourcing, and a RSPO chain of custody certifcation."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/27
        • Clients/holdings must test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          3.5/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Does the financial institution require the client/holding to cease acquisition/expansion unless FPIC is given?: No
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent.
        • Clients/holdings must have a grievance mechanism
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must respect labour rights
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must address gender equality issues
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must encourage the inclusion of small-scale farmers
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Zero tolerance approach to violence and threats
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
      • Implementation and Reporting
        11/35
        • Assess client/holding exposure prior to onboarding
          Yes, for deforestation/conversion risk
          2.5/5
          Assess client/holding exposure prior to onboarding
          Yes, for deforestation/conversion risk
          2.5/5
          Does the financial institution publish the outcome of the risk assessment?: No

          Does the financial institution publish the risk assessment framework/tool used?: No
          "We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. Transactions in sectors requiring enhanced due diligence as outlined in the Firm’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework4 (the ‘Framework’), which include the commodities referenced by the Compact, are automatically identified via a dedicated data system for review by the J.P. Morgan Global Environmental & Social Risk Management team. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products.The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.)."
        • Require disclosure of projects/locations
          No reporting
          0/4
        • Policy is reviewed and updated
          Timeline for review unclear or review conducted less frequently than annually
          1/2
          Policy is reviewed and updated
          Timeline for review unclear or review conducted less frequently than annually
          1/2
          "JPMorgan Chase adopted its frst comprehensive Environmental and Social Risk Governance Policy (E&S Risk Policy) in 2005. That same year, we published our frst Environmental and Social Policy Framework (E&S Framework) to articulate the tenets of that policy and how the frm approaches E&S issues across our business. As our eforts have evolved, we have updated our E&S Framework to refect current practice, including our standards and processes. This document is just one of the ways that JPMorgan Chase communicates about our eforts on sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters"
        • Monitoring and non-compliance process
          Screening and monitoring process
          5/5
          Monitoring and non-compliance process
          Screening and monitoring process
          5/5
          Does the financial institution prioritise clients/holdings for engagement based on their compliance monitoring? If yes, do they use thresholds/cut offs to identify these clients/holdings?: NA

          Does the financial institution assess the severity of any non-compliance on the ground in forest-risk commodity supply chains in line with the guidance of the Accountability Framework?: No
          "Approach to transactions where adherence to our policies is not clearly determinableIn the context of more complex transactions, where the degree of adherence with a particular policy is not clearly determinable, the transaction would be subject to additional due diligence procedures. Where due diligence procedures cannot practicably resolve a potential policy issue within the required timeframe, we may pursue one of the following options:We may require the commissioning of an independent technical report to establish the data required to make a full determination regarding adherence, and if necessary, a remediation plan to address areas of concern. Such measures may be reflected in legal documentation relating to a transaction.The transaction may be subject to active monitoring to ensure that at the next available opportunity (typically a subsequent transaction with the client) an update is obtained on the outstanding areas of concern. Failure to address these issues within an acceptable timeframe may result in internal escalation.The transaction may be escalated to the relevant internal Reputation Risk Committee, which may result in the transaction being declined.Where client relationships are longstanding, the preferred approach is to proactively engage clients and highlight expectations that outstanding issues are addressed in advance of any transaction."
        • Engagement with non-compliant clients/holdings
          Engage with non-compliant companies, without a time-bound threat of redirection of finance
          2.5/5
          Engagement with non-compliant clients/holdings
          Engage with non-compliant companies, without a time-bound threat of redirection of finance
          2.5/5
          Does the financial institution engage with the client/holding to support the remediation of any social or environmental non-compliance on the ground?: Yes

          Does the financial institutions have clear thresholds of non-compliance or thresholds of exposure to deforestation risk that trigger engagement processes for clients/holdings?: Yes

          Does the financial instution engage with the company to develop a time-bound plan for compliance with the policy?: No

          Does the financial institution commit to actively monitor clients/holdings' progress towards their time-bound plans and remediation activities?: Yes
          "We may require the commissioning of an independent technical report to establish the data required to make a full determination regarding adherence, and if necessary, a remediation plan to address areas of concern. Such measures may be reflected in legal documentation relating to a transaction.The transaction may be subject to active monitoring to ensure that at the next available opportunity (typically a subsequent transaction with the client) an update is obtained on the outstanding areas of concern. Failure to address these issues within an acceptable timeframe may result in internal escalation.The transaction may be escalated to the relevant internal Reputation Risk Committee, which may result in the transaction being declined.Where client relationships are longstanding, the preferred approach is to proactively engage clients and highlight expectations that outstanding issues are addressed in advance of any transaction."
        • Engagement with non-compliant companies
          0/0
          Engagement with non-compliant companies
          0/0
          Does the financial institution engage with NGOs/CSOs/IPLCs/rightsholders on the ground as part of their engagement?: No
        • Reporting on implementation of the policy
          No
          0/6
        • Green financing product with deforestation/conversion requirements
          No
          0/2
        • Publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/2
        • Remediation of environmental or social harms
          No
          0/4
    • Soy
      26/90
      • Policy Strength
        11/28
        • Commodity-specific deforestation financing policy
          5.5/8.8
          • Commitment details
            Zero-net deforestation
            5/8
            Commitment details
            Zero-net deforestation
            5/8
            Does the policy have specific requirements/expectations of clients/holdings in line with the policy?: Yes
            "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS)" [...] "soy i. Growers / producers (non US): We require Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS) certifcation, along with additional due diligence on any known controversies. ii. Processors / traders (purchasing non US soy): We expect sustainable sourcing policies in place and a RTRS chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process."[...]"J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS)"
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS)"
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS)"
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS)"
        • Clients/holdings must be legally operated
          0/2.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/2
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must monitor operations
          2/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Yes, a mechanism to monitor compliance - Require
            1.5/3
            Commitment details
            Yes, a mechanism to monitor compliance - Require
            1.5/3
            What type of assurance mechanism is used?: Commitment to monitor or audit operations/suppliers; Assurance mechanism
            "Soy i. Growers / producers (non US): We require Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS) certifcation, along with additional due diligence on any known controversies. ii. Processors / traders (purchasing non US soy): We expect sustainable sourcing policies in place and a RTRS chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Soy i. Growers / producers (non US): We require Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS) certifcation, along with additional due diligence on any known controversies. ii. Processors / traders (purchasing non US soy): We expect sustainable sourcing policies in place and a RTRS chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Soy i. Growers / producers (non US): We require Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS) certifcation, along with additional due diligence on any known controversies. ii. Processors / traders (purchasing non US soy): We expect sustainable sourcing policies in place and a RTRS chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors; Traders
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors; Traders
            0.1/0.2
            "Soy i. Growers / producers (non US): We require Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS) certifcation, along with additional due diligence on any known controversies. ii. Processors / traders (purchasing non US soy): We expect sustainable sourcing policies in place and a RTRS chain of custody certification."
        • Clients/holdings must conduct risk assessments
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must specify a cut-off date
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Target date for policy implementation
          3.5/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            What is the target date for the full implementation of the financial institution's policy?: 2020

            What is the length of time the portfolio companies are given to meet their time-bound plans?: not specified

            What is the deadline for the portfolio companies to become compliant with the policy?: not specified
            "J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "Definition of ‘customers’We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. [...] J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Definition of ‘customers’We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. [...] J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "Definition of ‘customers’We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. [...] J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "Definition of ‘customers’We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. [...] J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/27
        • Clients/holdings must test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          3.5/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Does the financial institution require the client/holding to cease acquisition/expansion unless FPIC is given?: No
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
        • Clients/holdings must have a grievance mechanism
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must respect labour rights
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must address gender equality issues
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must encourage the inclusion of small-scale farmers
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Zero tolerance approach to violence and threats
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
      • Implementation and Reporting
        11/35
        • Assess client/holding exposure prior to onboarding
          Yes, for deforestation/conversion risk
          2.5/5
          Assess client/holding exposure prior to onboarding
          Yes, for deforestation/conversion risk
          2.5/5
          Does the financial institution publish the outcome of the risk assessment?: No

          Does the financial institution publish the risk assessment framework/tool used?: No
          "We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. Transactions in sectors requiring enhanced due diligence as outlined in the Firm’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework4 (the ‘Framework’), which include the commodities referenced by the Compact, are automatically identified via a dedicated data system for review by the J.P. Morgan Global Environmental & Social Risk Management team. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products.The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.)."
        • Require disclosure of projects/locations
          No reporting
          0/4
        • Policy is reviewed and updated
          Timeline for review unclear or review conducted less frequently than annually
          1/2
          Policy is reviewed and updated
          Timeline for review unclear or review conducted less frequently than annually
          1/2
          "JPMorgan Chase adopted its first comprehensive Environmental and Social Risk Governance Policy (E&S Risk Policy) in 2005. That same year, we published our first Environmental and Social Policy Framework (E&S Framework) to articulate the tenets of that policy and how the firm approaches E&S issues across our business. As our efforts have evolved, we have updated our E&S Framework to reflect current practice, including our standards and processes."
        • Monitoring and non-compliance process
          Screening and monitoring process
          5/5
          Monitoring and non-compliance process
          Screening and monitoring process
          5/5
          Does the financial institution assess the severity of any non-compliance on the ground in forest-risk commodity supply chains in line with the guidance of the Accountability Framework?: No

          Does the financial institution prioritise clients/holdings for engagement based on their compliance monitoring? If yes, do they use thresholds/cut offs to identify these clients/holdings?: NA
          "Approach to transactions where adherence to our policies is not clearly determinableIn the context of more complex transactions, where the degree of adherence with a particular policy is not clearly determinable, the transaction would be subject to additional due diligence procedures. Where due diligence procedures cannot practicably resolve a potential policy issue within the required timeframe, we may pursue one of the following options:We may require the commissioning of an independent technical report to establish the data required to make a full determination regarding adherence, and if necessary, a remediation plan to address areas of concern. Such measures may be reflected in legal documentation relating to a transaction.The transaction may be subject to active monitoring to ensure that at the next available opportunity (typically a subsequent transaction with the client) an update is obtained on the outstanding areas of concern. Failure to address these issues within an acceptable timeframe may result in internal escalation.The transaction may be escalated to the relevant internal Reputation Risk Committee, which may result in the transaction being declined.Where client relationships are longstanding, the preferred approach is to proactively engage clients and highlight expectations that outstanding issues are addressed in advance of any transaction."
        • Engagement with non-compliant clients/holdings
          Engage with non-compliant companies, without a time-bound threat of redirection of finance
          2.5/5
          Engagement with non-compliant clients/holdings
          Engage with non-compliant companies, without a time-bound threat of redirection of finance
          2.5/5
          Does the financial institution engage with the client/holding to support the remediation of any social or environmental non-compliance on the ground?: Yes

          Does the financial instution engage with the company to develop a time-bound plan for compliance with the policy?: No

          Does the financial institution commit to actively monitor clients/holdings' progress towards their time-bound plans and remediation activities?: Yes

          Does the financial institutions have clear thresholds of non-compliance or thresholds of exposure to deforestation risk that trigger engagement processes for clients/holdings?: Yes
          "We may require the commissioning of an independent technical report to establish the data required to make a full determination regarding adherence, and if necessary, a remediation plan to address areas of concern. Such measures may be reflected in legal documentation relating to a transaction.The transaction may be subject to active monitoring to ensure that at the next available opportunity (typically a subsequent transaction with the client) an update is obtained on the outstanding areas of concern. Failure to address these issues within an acceptable timeframe may result in internal escalation.The transaction may be escalated to the relevant internal Reputation Risk Committee, which may result in the transaction being declined.Where client relationships are longstanding, the preferred approach is to proactively engage clients and highlight expectations that outstanding issues are addressed in advance of any transaction."
        • Engagement with non-compliant companies
          0/0
          Engagement with non-compliant companies
          0/0
          Does the financial institution engage with NGOs/CSOs/IPLCs/rightsholders on the ground as part of their engagement?: No
        • Reporting on implementation of the policy
          No
          0/6
        • Green financing product with deforestation/conversion requirements
          No
          0/2
        • Publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/2
        • Remediation of environmental or social harms
          No
          0/4
    • Timber, Pulp & Paper
      26/90
      • Policy Strength
        11/28
        • Commodity-specific deforestation financing policy
          5.5/8.8
          • Commitment details
            Zero-net deforestation
            5/8
            Commitment details
            Zero-net deforestation
            5/8
            Does the policy have specific requirements/expectations of clients/holdings in line with the policy?: Yes
            "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)"
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. [...] J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)"
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. [...] J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)"
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. [...] J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)"
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. [...] J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity [...] Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)"
        • Clients/holdings must be legally operated
          0/2.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/2
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must monitor operations
          2/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Yes, a mechanism to monitor compliance - Require
            1.5/3
            Commitment details
            Yes, a mechanism to monitor compliance - Require
            1.5/3
            What type of assurance mechanism is used?: Commitment to monitor or audit operations/suppliers; Assurance mechanism
            "In accordance with our internal standards, certain sectors and activities require a tailored approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction and associated risks. Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specifc due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specifc sector certifcations, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans. An Enhanced Review may result in placing some conditions on certain future activities or transactions. Below we describe examples of sectors and activities subject to Enhanced Review. [...] . Timber i. Growers / producers: We require certifcation by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), or Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certifcation (PEFC), along with additional due diligence on any known E&S related controversies. ii. Pulp and paper: We expect adoption of a sustainable sourcing policy and chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "In accordance with our internal standards, certain sectors and activities require a tailored approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction and associated risks. Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specifc due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specifc sector certifcations, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans. An Enhanced Review may result in placing some conditions on certain future activities or transactions. Below we describe examples of sectors and activities subject to Enhanced Review. [...] . Timber i. Growers / producers: We require certifcation by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), or Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certifcation (PEFC), along with additional due diligence on any known E&S related controversies. ii. Pulp and paper: We expect adoption of a sustainable sourcing policy and chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "In accordance with our internal standards, certain sectors and activities require a tailored approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction and associated risks. Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specifc due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specifc sector certifcations, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans. An Enhanced Review may result in placing some conditions on certain future activities or transactions. Below we describe examples of sectors and activities subject to Enhanced Review. [...] . Timber i. Growers / producers: We require certifcation by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), or Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certifcation (PEFC), along with additional due diligence on any known E&S related controversies. ii. Pulp and paper: We expect adoption of a sustainable sourcing policy and chain of custody certifcation."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers
            0/0.2
            "In accordance with our internal standards, certain sectors and activities require a tailored approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction and associated risks. Where a client is involved in a sensitive sector, activity or location, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards, or where we identify additional issues during a standard E&S Review, an Enhanced Review will be required. This process may entail sector/issue specifc due diligence questions including a determination of whether a client holds specifc sector certifcations, direct client engagement, site visits and risk mitigation plans. An Enhanced Review may result in placing some conditions on certain future activities or transactions. Below we describe examples of sectors and activities subject to Enhanced Review. [...] . Timber i. Growers / producers: We require certifcation by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), or Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certifcation (PEFC), along with additional due diligence on any known E&S related controversies. ii. Pulp and paper: We expect adoption of a sustainable sourcing policy and chain of custody certifcation."
        • Clients/holdings must conduct risk assessments
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must specify a cut-off date
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Target date for policy implementation
          3.5/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            What is the target date for the full implementation of the financial institution's policy?: 2020

            What is the deadline for the portfolio companies to become compliant with the policy?: NA

            What is the length of time the portfolio companies are given to meet their time-bound plans?: Not specified
            "J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "J.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products. The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.). [...] Commitment is defined, for example, as active membership of or adherence to the relevant framework or organization, a credible, time-bound plan for certification to the relevant standard and/or evidence (e.g., via public reporting) of progress toward certification." "J.P. Morgan is an adopting bank of the Soft Commodities Compact1 (‘the Compact’), a voluntary initiative led by The Consumer Goods Forum and The Banking Environment Initiative.2 The Compact promotes sustainable soft commodity supply chains in the banking industry by committing banks to helping achieve zero net deforestation by 2020 in their financing of sectors such as palm oil, timber products and soy."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/27
        • Clients/holdings must test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          3.5/3.8
          • Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Commitment details
            Required
            3/3
            Does the financial institution require the client/holding to cease acquisition/expansion unless FPIC is given?: No
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
            "The E&S Risk Policy applies to certain transactions in the Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, Consumer and Community Banking and Asset and Wealth Management (together the Lines of Business or LOBs) in sectors and countries that we view as having the greatest potential for signifcant E&S impacts, in accordance with JPMorgan Chase policies and standards."
          • Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all deals
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            All financing
            0.2/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            Producers; Processors
            0.1/0.2
            "For transactions where we can identify that the use of proceeds may have the potential to impact Indigenous Peoples, we expect our clients to demonstrate alignment with the objectives and requirements of IFC Performance Standard 7 on Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to circumstances requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent. These objectives include: • Working to maintain the full respect for the human rights, dignity, aspirations, culture and natural resource-based livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples throughout the development process; • Anticipating and avoiding adverse impacts of projects on communities of Indigenous Peoples, or when avoidance is not possible, to minimize and/or compensate for such impacts; • Promoting sustainable development benefts and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner; • Establishing and maintaining an ongoing relationship based on informed consultation and participation with the Indigenous Peoples afected by a project throughout the project’s life- cycle; • Securing the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of the Afected Communities of Indigenous Peoples when the circumstances described in Performance Standard 7 are present; and • Respecting and preserving the culture, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples."
        • Clients/holdings must have a grievance mechanism
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must respect labour rights
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must address gender equality issues
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must encourage the inclusion of small-scale farmers
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Clients/holdings must respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
        • Zero tolerance approach to violence and threats
          0/3.8
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/3
          • Policy applies to all operations and financing
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all deals
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all clients/holdings
            No
            0/0.2
          • Policy applies to all stages of the supply chain
            None
            0/0.2
      • Implementation and Reporting
        11/35
        • Assess client/holding exposure prior to onboarding
          Yes, for deforestation/conversion risk
          2.5/5
          Assess client/holding exposure prior to onboarding
          Yes, for deforestation/conversion risk
          2.5/5
          Does the financial institution publish the risk assessment framework/tool used?: No

          Does the financial institution publish the outcome of the risk assessment?: No
          "We define ‘customers’ as clients of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that we have an active banking relationship with and/or that have gone through the Firm’s client onboarding process. Transactions in sectors requiring enhanced due diligence as outlined in the Firm’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework4 (the ‘Framework’), which include the commodities referenced by the Compact, are automatically identified via a dedicated data system for review by the J.P. Morgan Global Environmental & Social Risk Management team. [...] Minimum requirements for customersJ.P. Morgan’s Framework reflects the broad intent of the Soft Commodities Compact and requires enhanced due diligence for certain types of transactions, including those that involve palm oil, soy and timber products.The Framework requires that clients demonstrate a commitment to the responsible practice framework that pertains to the relevant soft commodity (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS), etc.)."
        • Require disclosure of projects/locations
          No reporting
          0/4
        • Policy is reviewed and updated
          Timeline for review unclear or review conducted less frequently than annually
          1/2
          Policy is reviewed and updated
          Timeline for review unclear or review conducted less frequently than annually
          1/2
          "JPMorgan Chase adopted its first comprehensive Environmental and Social Risk Governance Policy (E&S Risk Policy) in 2005. That same year, we published our first Environmental and Social Policy Framework (E&S Framework) to articulate the tenets of that policy and how the firm approaches E&S issues across our business. As our efforts have evolved, we have updated our E&S Framework to reflect current practice, including our standards and processes."
        • Monitoring and non-compliance process
          Screening and monitoring process
          5/5
          Monitoring and non-compliance process
          Screening and monitoring process
          5/5
          Does the financial institution prioritise clients/holdings for engagement based on their compliance monitoring? If yes, do they use thresholds/cut offs to identify these clients/holdings?: NA

          Does the financial institution assess the severity of any non-compliance on the ground in forest-risk commodity supply chains in line with the guidance of the Accountability Framework?: No
          "Approach to transactions where adherence to our policies is not clearly determinableIn the context of more complex transactions, where the degree of adherence with a particular policy is not clearly determinable, the transaction would be subject to additional due diligence procedures. Where due diligence procedures cannot practicably resolve a potential policy issue within the required timeframe, we may pursue one of the following options:We may require the commissioning of an independent technical report to establish the data required to make a full determination regarding adherence, and if necessary, a remediation plan to address areas of concern. Such measures may be reflected in legal documentation relating to a transaction.The transaction may be subject to active monitoring to ensure that at the next available opportunity (typically a subsequent transaction with the client) an update is obtained on the outstanding areas of concern. Failure to address these issues within an acceptable timeframe may result in internal escalation.The transaction may be escalated to the relevant internal Reputation Risk Committee, which may result in the transaction being declined.Where client relationships are longstanding, the preferred approach is to proactively engage clients and highlight expectations that outstanding issues are addressed in advance of any transaction."
        • Engagement with non-compliant clients/holdings
          Engage with non-compliant companies, without a time-bound threat of redirection of finance
          2.5/5
          Engagement with non-compliant clients/holdings
          Engage with non-compliant companies, without a time-bound threat of redirection of finance
          2.5/5
          Does the financial institution engage with the client/holding to support the remediation of any social or environmental non-compliance on the ground?: Yes

          Does the financial instution engage with the company to develop a time-bound plan for compliance with the policy?: No

          Does the financial institution commit to actively monitor clients/holdings' progress towards their time-bound plans and remediation activities?: Yes

          Does the financial institutions have clear thresholds of non-compliance or thresholds of exposure to deforestation risk that trigger engagement processes for clients/holdings?: Yes
          "We may require the commissioning of an independent technical report to establish the data required to make a full determination regarding adherence, and if necessary, a remediation plan to address areas of concern. Such measures may be reflected in legal documentation relating to a transaction.The transaction may be subject to active monitoring to ensure that at the next available opportunity (typically a subsequent transaction with the client) an update is obtained on the outstanding areas of concern. Failure to address these issues within an acceptable timeframe may result in internal escalation.The transaction may be escalated to the relevant internal Reputation Risk Committee, which may result in the transaction being declined.Where client relationships are longstanding, the preferred approach is to proactively engage clients and highlight expectations that outstanding issues are addressed in advance of any transaction."
        • Engagement with non-compliant companies
          0/0
          Engagement with non-compliant companies
          0/0
          Does the financial institution engage with NGOs/CSOs/IPLCs/rightsholders on the ground as part of their engagement?: No
        • Reporting on implementation of the policy
          No
          0/6
        • Green financing product with deforestation/conversion requirements
          No
          0/2
        • Publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/2
        • Remediation of environmental or social harms
          No
          0/4
  • Commitment strength
    10/28
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    8/35
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    4/27
    Avg. score

Profile

JP Morgan Chase Bank are a global financial services firm headquartered in the US serving private, corporate and institutional clients. Their services include corporate finance, investment banking, wealth management, investments and retail banking services. As of 2022, the firm's total assets amount to over 3.95 trillion USD. In the 2022 selection, JP Morgan Chase Bank was providing 221 billion USD to the Forest 500 companies.

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How we assess the Forest 500

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