How you choose to spend, save, and invest your money can make a real impact. Every financial decision is a chance to support a more sustainable future. Consider the influence you have through:
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Ethical shopping
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Banking choices
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Pension funds
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Investments
Take Action
Check how your bank performs:
Visit www.bank.green to find out whether your bank funds fossil fuels or other harmful industries.
If so, write to your bank or financial providers. Ask where your money is being invested and request greener, more ethical options.
- Download our letter templates here
Important Note:
Tesco Bank has been taken over by Barclays. According to Bank Green, Barclays is rated as one of the least sustainable banks. We recommend switching to a more ethical option.
Ethical Banking & Switching
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Current Account Switching Service (CASS): https://www.currentaccountswitch.co.uk/
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Ethical bank comparisons: https://www.tinyecohomelife.com/most-ethical-banks
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Top Ethical Current Accounts: https://good-with-money.com/2021/07/02/top-5-ethical-current-accounts/#
Past Events
Our first Green Money Matters session took place on 4 April 2022, followed by a talk for Winchcombe U3A at Abbeyfields Community Centre. The session featured Raechel Kelly, sustainability consultant and head of Planet Cheltenham, alongside an Ethical Investment Financial Advisor.
More information about the event here
Useful Resources
Articles on Green Finance
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How your finances can help the planet (Guardian): https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/feb/07/green-money-how-your-finances-can-help-the-planet
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How your investments can fight climate change (BBC Future): https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210126-how-you-invest-your-money-can-help-tackle-climate-change
Pension Investments
There is £2.6 trillion in UK pensions — and it’s your money. Make sure it funds the future you want.
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10-step guide to greener pensions: https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/act-now/
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Pension savings advice: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/discount-pensions/
Ethical Shopping
- We recommend the excellent Ethical Consumer magazine, containing loads of helpful shopping advice about energy, food and drink, health and beauty, home and garden, money, retailers, technology and more. Everything you need to know to help your spending choices create a better tomorrow.
Spotting Greenwashing
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How to tell if companies’ climate claims are genuine: https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-tell-if-business-corporations-net-zero-climate-pledges-are-legitimate/