Rachel Sherrington

About

Rachel is an investigative researcher and reporter based in Brussels. Her work has been covered by outlets including The Guardian, Vice News, The Financial Times and The Hill. She was a finalist at the British Journalism Awards in 2021.

onApr 26, 2022 @ 05:25 PDT

The U.S. bank has come under fire for financing fossil fuel projects in Ecuador and Peru as its shareholders meet.

The U.S. bank has come under fire for financing fossil fuel projects in Ecuador and Peru as its shareholders meet.
onJan 25, 2022 @ 04:01 PST

The farming body has registered as a 'non-commercial' organisation on the newly updated EU Transparency Register, meaning it does not have to declare its lobbying spend.

The farming body has registered as a 'non-commercial' organisation on the newly updated EU Transparency Register, meaning it does not have to declare its lobbying spend.
onDec 9, 2021 @ 00:01 PST

Agrochemical and pesticide giants like Bayer and BASF are pushing for weaker action on harmful chemicals and climate goals.

Agrochemical and pesticide giants like Bayer and BASF are pushing for weaker action on harmful chemicals and climate goals.
onNov 12, 2021 @ 12:35 PST

The โ€˜sustainability principlesโ€™ outlined in the document could in fact contribute to increased carbon emissions in the atmosphere, a policy analyst has claimed.

The โ€˜sustainability principlesโ€™ outlined in the document could in fact contribute to increased carbon emissions in the atmosphere, a policy analyst has claimed.
onNov 9, 2021 @ 11:27 PST

A tour by activists exposes Glasgowโ€™s contribution to climate and racial injustice.

A tour by activists exposes Glasgowโ€™s contribution to climate and racial injustice.
onNov 4, 2021 @ 03:10 PDT

Environmental groups are calling on world leaders to bring in tougher rules on fossil fuel companiesโ€™ access to policy-making processes.

Environmental groups are calling on world leaders to bring in tougher rules on fossil fuel companiesโ€™ access to policy-making processes.
onNov 3, 2021 @ 11:33 PDT

The COP26 delegation includes the CEO of Minerva Foods, and the chair of Marfrig, two of the worldโ€™s largest beef companies. Critics say their presence "smacks of greenwashing."

The COP26 delegation includes the CEO of Minerva Foods, and the chair of Marfrig, two of the worldโ€™s largest beef companies. Critics say their presence "smacks of greenwashing."
onOct 28, 2021 @ 01:57 PDT

Listed clients of public relations firm 6 Hillgrove distanced themselves from Lois Perryโ€™s views when approached.

Listed clients of public relations firm 6 Hillgrove distanced themselves from Lois Perryโ€™s views when approached.
Analysis
onOct 7, 2021 @ 00:00 PDT

Analysis found links to Exxon, Koch Industries, and the US Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about a potential โ€œrevolving door,โ€ one campaigner said, between the insurance and fossil fuel industries.

Analysis found links to Exxon, Koch Industries, and the US Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about a potential โ€œrevolving door,โ€ one campaigner said, between the insurance and fossil fuel industries.
Analysis
onOct 3, 2021 @ 15:59 PDT

One expert called it a โ€œsystematic deceptive marketing campaign designed to interfere with the solution that is necessary to respond to the climate emergency: stopping fossil fuel production.โ€

One expert called it a โ€œsystematic deceptive marketing campaign designed to interfere with the solution that is necessary to respond to the climate emergency: stopping fossil fuel production.โ€