Several major European banks could potentially be contributing to ecosystem destruction and extinction, according to a study published by Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands), Greenpeace International and Harvest. The study, named “EU bankrolling ecosystem destruction”, uses data from Profundo, an independent research organisation. The report is co-signed by several other non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including Oro Verde, Rainforest Action Network and the Association of Ethical Shareholders. It highlights how European banks have lent some €256 billion to entities putting …