Show me the money
It’s a classic line, as is “Money talks”, but where we put our money does reveal our values and priorities.
According toMake My Money Matter, moving just your pension “to a more sustainable fund can have many times more impact in reducing your carbon footprint than giving up flying and becoming a vegan combined.”
So if you’re keen to get stuck into some environmental activism without even leaving the couch then this one is for you.
Ask yourself where your money is? Do you know what it’s funding and whether it’s contributing to God’s plan? Here are some tips to help your money work for good:
Ask your bank what your money is being invested in and whether they offer sustainable alternatives.
For ethical options for current accounts, savings, mortgages and more, this article is helpful along with this one.
For more detailed help on choosing where to put your money Ethical Consumer Magazine frequently assesses and rank financial institutions.
For the biggest impact, think about where the majority of your money is going – it’s probably your mortgage (if you have one), can you change this first?
Lobby for local authority pensions to divest – find out more here.
Consider donating to an environmental charity.
Claire