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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ 🆘 It’s been nearly a year since the first banks started pulling out of the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).💡 Individuals also have power: Bank.Green has resources for switching to sustainable banks, and learning how to pressure the institutions gambling with our future. Get started today 🌱

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · 7d

🏦 🏭 Let's cut through the noise – how can we nudge our banks to be more sustainable? And, how can the team at Bank.Green help you? Listen to Katherine's quick tips in this week's episode. #FossilFreeFinance #BankOnBetter #ClimateAction #BankGreen

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · 13d

🌎 Welcome back to Bank.Green's monthly news briefing! Check our link in bio to read the full stories featured this month, and to sign up to receive our news briefing in your inbox. 📬

#bankgreen #sustainablefinance #climatechaos #climatechange #fossilfuels #NZBA

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · 15d

🏭 🏦 Clean up your act: How banks can clear their conscience by greening their portfolios. In this week's episode, we explore how banks can redeem their lending habits by backing climate-friendly projects. #FossilFreeFinance #BankOnBetter #ClimateAction #BankGreen

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · 17d

🏭 Fossil fuel companies spend millions on advertising to hide their role in the climate crisis, like how tobacco once tried to hide its impact on our health. Over 100 UK advertising organizations representing >1,000 advertisers are calling for a ban on fossil fuel advertising.

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · 20d

☀️ Sun Day is a day of action on September 21 to show the massive support for a clean energy future. Events are taking place across the globe, from installing new solar, to rallying for change. Join @sundayofaction.bsky.social & moving your money to a sustainable bank this weekend. #bankgreen

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · 29d

🏦 🏭 This week: Banks face increasing pressure from investors and the public to decarbonise. While fossil fuel incentives cloud the picture, clean energy now offers the clearest bang for our bucks. Find out why in this new episode! #FossilFreeFinance #BankOnBetter #ClimateAction #BankGreen

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌍 The UK plans to become the sustainable finance capital of the world, but how?

Read the full article by clicking the link in our bio.

#bankgreen #sustainablebanking #climatechange #sustainability #finance #energy #cleanenergy

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

🏦 🏭 What are financed emissions, you ask? This back-to-school episode dives into the importance of banks disclosing their highest-emission activities — all buried within their financing.

Watch this episode on the blog: bank.green/blog/bank-de...

Climate Responsibility in Banking: Banks' Efforts to Decarbonise (Chapter 7)

What are financed emissions, you ask? This back-to-school episode dives into the importance of banks disclosing their highest-emission activities — all buried within their financing.

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Aug 28

ESG was designed to make banks accountable by cutting emissions and enhancing transparency. However, in the U.S., it's become a political issue, with laws limiting green investments. Some banks still prioritize sustainability. Check your bank at bank.green and read the full article buff.ly/tsYsUkS.

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌱 🐝 Welcome bank to Bank.Green's Monthly news briefing! Check our link in bio to read the full stories featured this month, and sign up to receive our news briefing in your inbox.

#bankgreen #sustainablefinance #climatechange #climateactivism #fossilfuels #NZBA

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Aug 20

⬆️ 🔍 Does Bank.Green factor fossil fuel expansion into its bank ratings? Absolutely. Any bank involved in expansion will see it clearly reflected on their profile–and it won't look pretty.

Liked this reel? This series has five chapters about climate-responsible banking.

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Aug 14

⬆️ 🔍 Last week, we learnt about fossil fuel expansion. This week: what does our Bank.Green team have to say about it?

As always, you can see the complete series on our blog: bank.green/blog/fossil-...

Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Aug 12

Renewable energy is reliable, efficient & affordable. While banks peddle the lie that only fossil fuels can power our world, the solar & wind industry are making strides.The best way to fight misinformation is education, so here are some clean energy superpowers from @sundayofaction.bsky.social ☀️💨💚

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Aug 6

⬆️ 🔍 Ever heard of fossil fuel expansion? How does it fit in with a bank's Net Zero goals? Tune in for Katherine's two cents on the practice!

As always, you can see the complete series on our blog: bank.green/blog/fossil-...

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 30

❎ What can YOU do about your bank's greenwashing? Katherine discusses actionable steps that we can take to hold our banks accountable in the climate crisis.

Watch this final episode about greenwashing on the blog! bank.green/blog/bank-gr...

#greenwashing #bankgreen #banking

Climate Responsibility in Banking: Bank Greenwashing (Chapter 5)

In this episode of the series, Katherine dives into the world of the famous climate buzzword –greenwashing. What is it, why do banks do it, what happens when they get caught in the greenwashing act? W...

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌱 🌼 Welcome back to another edition of Bank.Green’s monthly news briefing!

Sign up to receive the full news briefing in your inbox every month, using the link in bio. 📑

#bankgreen #sustainability #climatefinance #greenbanking #climatechange #protest #heatwave

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 25

💸 The World Bank has lifted its longstanding ban on nuclear power projects. As the stance on nuclear softens, tell us what you think: should this be an alternative energy source in the transition from fossil fuels? 💬

Read full article: buff.ly/J6YjCaI

#nuclearenergy

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 23

❎ Poor PR or genuine risk? In this episode, Katherine breaks down the consequences of greenwashing in banking.

Watch this week on the blog! bank.green/blog/bank-gr...

#greenwashing #bankgreen #banking

Climate Responsibility in Banking: Bank Greenwashing (Chapter 5)

In this episode of the series, Katherine dives into the world of the famous climate buzzword –greenwashing. What is it, why do banks do it, what happens when they get caught in the greenwashing act? W...

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 18

Educating younger generations on climate change inspires future climate action. But, making yourself understood by those born this millennium is easier said than done. Fortunately, we're on the case: here's a guide for translating climate finance topics into Gen-Alpha lingo.

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 14

🌱💰 Depositing our money in an account at sustainable bank is one of the most impactful actions we can take as individuals to address the climate crisis. If you haven’t already, check if your bank funds fossil fuels, demand their divestment, and move your money to an ethical bank instead. 💚

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 10

They promised #NetZero by 2050. But from 2020 to 2024, the UK’s Big Four banks, poured more money into fossil fuels than green energy.

A Net Zero label means little, if banks keep funding fossil fuel expansion! ☠️
Don’t just hope for a greener future. Bank for one.
#BankGreen

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 9

❎ Greenwashing isn’t a good look — so why do banks keep getting caught doing it?

Watch the full episode on our blog! bank.green/blog/bank-gr...

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 7

Climate anxiety is real—but so is our collective power. 🌍

New on the blog: how overlapping crises are being used to roll back climate action—and why hope + action is our best resistance.

Read more → buff.ly/TomJxWf
#ClimateAnxiety #ShockDoctrine #BankGreen #FossilFreeFinance

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Bank.Green @bankgreen.bsky.social · Jul 4

Our monthly series continues!

❎ This week: greenwashing, continued. Katherine Markova explains what this buzzword means – and the many creative ways in which a bank can greenwash.

Watch this week on the blog! bank.green/blog/bank-gr...

Climate Responsibility in Banking: Bank Greenwashing (Chapter 5)

In this episode of the series, Katherine dives into the world of the famous climate buzzword –greenwashing. What is it, why do banks do it, what happens when they get caught in the greenwashing act? W...

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