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Opportunities to Make a Difference

Divest from fossil fuels and invest in climate solutions

As consumers, where we save and invest our money matters

Ensure your money is in banks and investment funds investing in climate solutions and not fossil fuels

Feel too complicated? Reach out to a financial advisor who specializes in green investing

Some places to learn more

To Fight Climate Change, Change Your Bank - Bloomberg

Why your banking habits matter for the climate - BBC Future

Divest-Invest-Program-FINAL10-26_B.pdf (divestinvest.org)

Banking on Climate Chaos 2022 - Banking on Climate Chaos

Show Notes

This Week's Reason for Hope

New UK offshore windfarm has just claimed the title of the world's largest

The Hornsea 2 project

  • Located about 50 miles off the coast of Yorkshire
  • Will produce enough electricity to power 1.3 million homes

Sources

Hornsea 2: North Sea wind farm claims title of world's largest - BBC News

Banks and Climate Change

The worst offenders - banks investing the most in fossil fuels

  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Citi Bank
  • Wells Fargo
  • Bank of America
  • Royal Bank of Canada

Options for finding a climate friendly bank

Sources

Banking on Climate Chaos 2022 - Banking on Climate Chaos

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