This report details how the banking industry can contribute to halting and reversing deforestation. The action plan set out in Banking beyond Deforestation highlights opportunities for banks to grow the supply of soft commodities that are deforestation-free or forest restorative. Underpinned by a set of five actions, the new report aims to act as a catalyst for banks to respond to the biodiversity and climate crisis. While sharing lessons learnt from the ‘Soft Commodities’ Compact, the publication explains how local, regional and global banks can support activities that halt and reverse deforestation.