Green banking & pensions
Make My Money Matter
Izzy Howden from Make My Money Matter joined Sustainable Tayvallich's monthly meet-up in January 2022. She shared with us the ways in which where our pension is invested has an impact on climate change, and shared some of the steps we can take to make a difference. For now, the organisation is focused on pensions, but they are starting to look at wider banking and finance. The resources below could help you to make your money greener!
Key actions you can take:
Take a look at Make My Money Matter's 10 step guide to greening your money.
Contact your pension provider: This page has a tool to help you get in touch with your provider, and what to speak to them about.
Sign Make My Money Matter's petition calling on all UK pension funds to put people and planet on a par with profit when investing our pensions
Useful resources:
Switch It: An organisation and website helping individuals switch to greener banks and energy providers.
https://www.divest.org.uk/: a grassroots movement working to take back power from the world’s most destructive and profiteering industry by ending investments in fossil fuels.
Other campaigns:
Market Forces have great resources on sustainable banking
Students Organising For Sustainability is a great resource for students and young people