Don’t Bank on the Bomb is the only regularly published source of information on the private companies involved in the production of nuclear weapons and their financiers. The report examines contracts for the production of key components of nuclear weapons and their specifically designed delivery systems. It provides information on the financial institutions seeking to profit from these producing companies. The report also profiles those institutions and others that limit or prohibit any financial engagement with companies associated with the production of nuclear weapons.

© Don’t Bank on the Bomb

About the authors

Citations:

2021

Perilous Profiteering: The companies building nuclear arsenals and their financial backers

Susi Snyder (2021) Perilous Profiteering: The companies building nuclear arsenals and their financial backers. PAX-ICAN. Available: https://www.dontbankonthebomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-Perilous-Profiteering_Final.pdf

2019

Beyond the Bomb- Global exclusion of nuclear weapon producers

Maaike Beenes (2019) Beyond the bomb- Global exclusion of nuclear weapons producers. PAX- ICAN. Available at: https://www.dontbankonthebomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/201910_Beyond-the-bomb_final.pdf

Shorting our security- Financing the companies that make nuclear weapons

Producing mass destruction: The companies behind the bomb

Susi Snyder (2019) Producing mass destruction: The companies behind the bomb. PAX-ICAN. Available at: https://www.dontbankonthebomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019_Producers-Report-FINAL.pdf.

2018

Utrecht, March 2018

There remains a marked lack of official information available in the public domain about the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, as well as about investments in companies that produce nuclear weapons. PAX has strived to achieve the highest level of accuracy in reporting. The information in this report reflects official information available in the public domain known to PAX. We welcome comments, clarifications, and corrections from governments, companies, financial institutions and others, in the spirit of dialogue, and in the common search for accurate and reliable information on this important subject. If you believe you have found an inaccuracy in our report, or if you can provide additional information, please contact: snyder@paxforpeace.nl

Principal Authors

Maaike Beenes | Susi Snyder
PAX, The Netherlands

Researchers

Susi Snyder (PAX, The Netherlands) | Maaike Beenes (PAX, the Netherlands) | Hester Brink (Profundo, the Netherlands) | Michel Riemersma (Profundo, the Netherlands) | Joeri de Wilde (Profundo, the Netherlands) |

Our thanks: 

Adessium Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, Future of Life Institute, CoreLab, Ariel Conn, Beatrice Fihn,  Daniel Högsta, Frank Slijper, Gem Romuld, Jonathan King, Josefin Lind, Lucas Perry, Max Tegmark, Maya Brehm, Michael Orgel, Michel Uiterwaal, Miriam Struyk, Patrick Yuen, Pieter Teirlinck, Roos Boer, Selma van Oostwaard, Suzanne Oosterwijk, Timmon Wallis, Tim Wright, Willem Staes, and Xanthe Hall.

And all those who work tirelessly to stigmatize, outlaw and eliminate nuclear weapons.

Notes: 

Certain figures in this report may not tally exactly due to rounding. Furthermore, certain percentages in this document have been calculated using rounded figures.

About PAX

PAX means peace. Together with people in conflict areas and concerned citizens worldwide, PAX works to build just and peaceful societies across the globe. PAX brings together people who have the courage to stand for peace. Everyone who believes in peace can contribute. We believe that all these steps, whether small or large, truly matter and will contribute to a just and peaceful world.

About ICAN

ICAN is a global campaign coalition working to mobilize people in all countries to inspire, persuade and pressure their governments to sign and ratify the nuclear prohibition treaty banning nuclear weapons. ICAN is comprised of more than 400 partner organisations in over 95 countries. More information about ICAN can be found at: www.ICANw.org

About Profundo

Profundo is an economic research consultancy analysing commodity chains, financial institutions and corporate social responsibility issues. It works predominantly for environmental, human rights and development organisations in the Netherlands and abroad. www.profundo.nl

© Don’t Bank on the Bomb, a project of PAX & ICAN

Permission is granted for non-commercial reproduction, copying, distribution, and transmission of this publication or parts thereof so long as full credit is given to the coordinating project organization, editor, and relevant authors; the text is not altered, transformed, or built upon; and for any reuse or distribution, these terms are made clear to others.

ISBN 978-94-92487-25-4 NUR 689 | PAX/2018/01

Citation

Maaike Beenes and Susi Snyder (2018) Don’t Bank on the Bomb. Utrecht, the Netherlands: PAX,  Available at: https://www.dontbankonthebomb.com/2018_report_web/.

2016

Utrecht, December 2016

PAX has strived to achieve the highest level of accuracy in reporting. However, at this point, there is still a marked lack of official information available in the public domain about the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, as well as about investments in companies that produce nuclear weapons. The information in this report therefore reflects official information available in the public domain known to PAX. We welcome comments, clarifications, and corrections from governments, companies, financial institutions and others, in the spirit of dialogue, and in the common search for accurate and reliable information on this important subject. If you believe you have found an inaccuracy in our report, or if you can provide additional information, please contact: snyder@paxforpeace.nl

Principal Authors

Susi Snyder | Wilbert van der Zeijden | Maaike Beenes
PAX, the Netherlands

Researchers

Susi Snyder (PAX, The Netherlands) | Maaike Beenes (PAX, the Netherlands) | Barbara Kuepper (Profundo, the Netherlands) | Wilbert van der Zeijden (PAX, the Netherlands) |
Joeri de Wilde (Profundo, the Netherlands) | Michel Riemersma (Profundo, the Netherlands)

Our thanks
Adessium Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, Future of Life Institute, Beatrice Fihn, Clarissa Luftmann, Daniel Högsta, Dominique Jaussi, Frank Slijper, Gem Romuld, Josefin Lind, Lucas Perry, Max Tegmark, Maya Brehm, Michael Orgel, Pieter Teirlinck, Selma van Oostwaard, Suzanne Oosterwijk, Tim Wright, Willem Staes, and Xanthe Hall.

And all those who work tirelessly to stigmatize, outlaw and eliminate nuclear weapons.

Notes
Certain figures in this report may not tally exactly due to rounding. Furthermore, certain percentages in this document have been calculated using rounded figures.

About PAX
PAX means peace. Together with people in conflict areas and concerned citizens worldwide, PAX works to build just and peaceful societies across the globe. PAX brings together people who have the courage to stand for peace. Everyone who believes in peace can contribute. We believe that all these steps, whether small or large, truly matter and will contribute to a just and peaceful world.

About ICAN
ICAN is a global campaign coalition working to mobilize people in all countries to inspire, persuade and pressure their governments to initiate and support negotiations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons. ICAN is comprised of more than 400 partner organisations in over 95 countries. More information about ICAN can be found at: www.ICANw.org

About Profundo
Profundo is an economic research consultancy analysing commodity chains, financial institutions and corporate social responsibility issues. It works predominantly for environmental, human rights and development organisations in the Netherlands and abroad. www.profundo.nl

© Don’t Bank on the Bomb, a project of PAX & ICAN
Permission is granted for non-commercial reproduction, copying, distribution, and transmission of this publication or parts thereof so long as full credit is given to the coordinating project organization, editor, and relevant authors; the text is not altered, transformed, or built upon; and for any reuse or distribution, these terms are made clear to others.

ISBN 978-94-92487-07-0

2015

Utrecht, November 2015

PAX has strived to achieve the highest level of accuracy in reporting. However, at this point, there is still a marked lack of official information available in the public domain about the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, as well as about investments in companies that produce nuclear weapons. The information in this report therefore reflects official information available in the public domain known to PAX. We welcome comments, clarifications, and corrections from governments, companies, financial institutions and others, in the spirit of dialogue, and in the common search for accurate and reliable information on this important subject. If you believe you have found an inaccuracy in our report, or if you can provide additional information, please contact us: snyder@paxforpeace.nl or vanderzeijden@paxforpeace.nl

Principal Authors

Susi Snyder, PAX, the Netherlands
Wilbert van der Zeijden, PAX, the Netherlands
Maaike Beenes, PAX, the Netherlands

Researchers

Susi Snyder, PAX
Wilbert van der Zeijden, PAX
Maaike Beenes, PAX
Suzanne Oosterwijk, PAX
Barbara Kuepper, Profundo
Michel Riemersma, Profundo
Hassel Kroes, Profundo
Joeri de Wilde, Profundo

Our thanks

Adessium Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, Future of Life Institute, Ray Acheson, Roos Boer, Arielle Denis, Jayantha Dhanapala, Suzanne van den Eynden, Beatrice Fihn, Daniel Högsta, Hans Kristensen, Josefin Lind, Suzanne Oosterwijk, Frank Slijper, Diane Snyder, Miriam Struyk, Max Tegmark, Daniela Varano, Krista van Velzen, Tim Wright, and all campaigners who continue to work tirelessly to stigmatize, outlaw and eliminated nuclear weapons.

About PAX

PAX means peace. Together with people in conflict areas and concerned citizens worldwide, PAX works to build just and peaceful societies across the globe. PAX brings together people who have the courage to stand for peace. Everyone who believes in peace can contribute. We believe that all these steps, whether small or large, truly matter and will contribute to a just and peaceful world. www.paxforpeace.nl

About ICAN

ICAN is a global campaign coalition working to mobilize people in all countries to inspire, persuade and pressure their governments to initiate and support negotiations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons. ICAN is comprised of more than 400 partner organisations in over 95 countries. More information about ICAN can be found at: www.ICANw.org

About Profundo

Profundo is an economic research consultancy analysing commodity chains, financial institutions and corporate social responsibility issues. It works predominantly for environmental, human rights and development organisations in the Netherlands and abroad. www.profundo.nl

© Don’t Bank on the Bomb, a project of PAX & ICAN

Permission is granted for non-commercial reproduction, copying, distribution, and transmission of this publication or parts thereof as long as full credit is given to the coordinating project organization, editor, and relevant authors; the text is not altered, transformed, or built upon; and for any reuse or distribution, these terms are made clear to others.

ISBN 978-90-70443-92-4 | NUR 793 | Series Number PAX2015/008

2014

Utrecht, November 2014

PAX strives to achieve the highest level of accuracy in reporting. However, at this point, there is still a marked lack of official information available in the public domain about the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, as well as about investments in companies that produce nuclear weapons. The information in this report therefore reflects official information available in the public domain known to PAX. We welcome comments, clarifications, and corrections from governments, companies, financial institutions and others, in the spirit of dialogue, and in the common search for accurate and reliable information. If you believe you have found an inaccuracy in our report, or if you can provide additional information, please contact us: snyder@paxforpeace.nl or vanderzeijden@paxforpeace.nl

Principal Authors

Susi Snyder (PAX, the Netherlands)
Wilbert van der Zeijden (PAX, the Netherlands)

Research by

Susi Snyder (PAX, the Netherlands)
Wilbert van der Zeijden (PAX, the Netherlands)

Barbara Kuepper (PAX, the Netherlands)
Michel Riemersma (Profundo, the Netherlands)
Merel van Sommeren (Profundo, the Netherlands)
Joeri de Wilde (Profundo, the Netherlands)
Ward Warmerdam (Profundo, the Netherlands)

Our thanks

We would like to acknowledge the following for their support, advice, input, feedback or participation in this project: Adessium Foundation, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ray Acheson, Roos Boer, Suzanne van den Eynden, Barbara Happe, Beatrice Fihn, Hans Kristensen, Thomas Küchenmeister, Josefin Lind, Magnus Løvold, Frank Slijper, Miriam Struyk, Daniela Varano, Krista van Velzen, Tim Wright and all those who use this report as a tool to delegitimise, outlaw and eliminate nuclear weapons.

ISBN 978-90-70443-81-8

About PAX

PAX means peace. Together with people in conflict areas and concerned citizens worldwide, PAX works to build just and peaceful societies across the globe. PAX brings together people who have the courage to stand for peace. Everyone who believes in peace can contribute. We believe that all these steps, whether small or large, truly matter and will contribute to a just and peaceful world. More information about PAX can be found at: www.paxforpeace.nl

About ICAN

ICAN is a global campaign coalition working to mobilize people in all countries to inspire, persuade and pressure their governments to initiate and support negotiations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons. ICAN is comprised of more than 300 partner organisations in over 80 countries. More information about ICAN can be found at: www.ICANw.org

About Profundo

Profundo is an economic research consultancy analysing commodity chains, financial institutions and corporate social responsibility issues. It works predominantly for environmental, human rights and development organisations in the Netherlands and abroad.  www.profundo.nl

2013

From the 2013 report:

Utrecht, October 2013 

IKV Pax Christi has strived to achieve the highest level of accuracy in reporting. However, at this point, there is still a marked lack of official information available in the public domain about the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, as well as about investments in companies that produce nuclear weapons. The information in this report therefore reflects official information available in the public domain known to IKV Pax Christi. We welcome comments, clarifications, and corrections from governments, companies, financial institutions and others, in the spirit of dialogue, and in the common search for accurate and reliable information on this important subject. If you believe you have found an inaccuracy in our report, or if you can provide additional information, please contact us: nukes@ikvpaxchristi.nl

Principal Authors

Susi Snyder (IKV Pax Christi, the Netherlands)
Wilbert van der Zeijden (IKV Pax Christi, the Netherlands)

Research by

Susi Snyder (IKV Pax Christi, the Netherlands)
Wilbert van der Zeijden (IKV Pax Christi, the Netherlands)
Jan Willem van Gelder (Profundo, the Netherlands)
Barbara Kuepper (Profundo, the Netherlands)
Marcela Umaña (Profundo, the Netherlands)
Kristel Verhoef (Profundo, the Netherlands)

Our thanks

We would like to acknowledge the following for their support, advice, input, feedback or participation in this project: Adessium Foundation, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ray Acheson, Mark Akkerman, Eekku Aromaa, Maarten van Bijnen, Roos Boer, Suzanne van den Eynden, Luca Fasnacht, Beatrice Fihn, Dr. Barbara Happe, David Hutchinson Edgar, Cesar Jaramillo, Hans Kristensen, Thomas Küchenmeister, Josefin Lind, Magnus Løvold, Ethan Mora, Eoghan Murphy, Otfried Nassauer, Andi Nidecker, Selma van Oostwaard, Suzanne Oosterwijk, Benthe van de Pol, Jarmo Pykälä, Matt Robson, Frank Slijper, Miriam Struyk, Daniela Varano, Krista van Velzen, Rick Wayman, Tim Wright and all financial institutions who provided answers to our questions about their policy.

ISBN 978-90-70443-26-9

About IKV Pax Christi

IKV Pax Christi is the joint peace organization of the Dutch Interchurch Peace Council (IKV) and Pax Christi Netherlands. IKV Pax Christi works for peace, reconciliation and justice in the world. We join with people in conflict areas to work on a peaceful and democratic society. We enlist the aid of people who, like IKV Pax Christi, want to work for political solutions to crises and armed conflicts. IKV Pax Christi combines knowledge, energy and people to attain its objectives. More information about IKV Pax Christi can be found at www.IKVPaxChristi.nl

About ICAN

ICAN is a global campaign coalition working to mobilize people in all countries to inspire, persuade and pressure their governments to initiate and support negotiations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons. ICAN is comprised of more than 300 partner organisations in over 80 countries. More information about ICAN can be found at: www.ICANw.org

About Profundo

Profundo is an economic research consultancy analysing commodity chains, financial institutions and corporate social responsibility issues. It works predominantly for environmental, human rights and development organisations in the Netherlands and abroad.  www.profundo.nl

2012

From the 2012 Report:
Don’t Bank on the Bomb: The Global Financing of Nuclear Weapons Producers
was published by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) in March 2012. Financial research was provided by Dutch firm Profundo. The publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, provided that ICAN and Profundo are acknowledged as the source.

PRINCIPAL AUTHORS

Jan Willem van Gelder
Petra Spaargaren
Tim Wright

CONTRIBUTORS

Setsuko Thurlow, Tilman Ruff, John Burroughs, Ray Acheson, Brendan Thomas-Noone, Kelle Louallier, Simon O’Connor, Alyn Ware, Aaron Tovish, Jonathan Frerichs, Helen Caldicott, Roos Boer, Nicola Boyle, Keerththana Jeyakandan, Pia A. Gaarder, Magnus Løvold, Lily Gardener, Jennifer Gerrand, Dianne Street, Jianwen Hu

DESIGN

Cam Suttie, Mark Carter, Tim Wright

FUNDERS

Dara Foundation, Australia
ICAN Norge, Norway
Nei til Atomvåpen, Norway
Norske Leger mot Atomvåpen, Norway
Acronym Institute, United Kingdom

ABOUT ICAN

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons is a global grassroots movement advocating for a treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons. With partner organizations in 60 countries, we provide a voice to the overwhelming majority of people globally who support nuclear abolition.

ABOUT PROFUNDO

Profundo is an economic research consultancy analysing commodity chains, financial institutions and corporate social responsibility issues. It works predominantly for environmental, human rights and development organizations in the Netherlands and abroad.