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Ethical bank Triodos 'first international lender' to receive fair tax mark | Business Live 'We believe tax should be paid where real economic value is created'

Today, Triodos Bank has become the first international bank to achieve the "Fair Tax Mark", which requires you to:

✅ Not partake in tax avoidance

At least one bank is happy to pay its fair share, rather than lobbying for lower taxes.

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New warning for customers of Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander Only Co-operative Bank and Triodos Bank were highlighted for praise

Only Co-operative Bank and Triodos Bank were highlighted for praise

Zoe Ruthven: 'Sustainability isn't about all of us doing everything perfectly' Triodos Bank UK's director of marketing and communications discusses her journey from feeling her background wasn't 'green' enough to working at the forefront of sustainable finance

Zoe Ruthven: 'Sustainability isn't about all of us doing everything perfectly'
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🌍 Sarah Morse, CFO Triodos Bank UK: “We may be a bank, but we're about the conscious use of money—and only finance positive change in the world. I'm here handing in 650 letters of support for the #CANBill. Please listen and take the time to hear this in Parliament with the effort it requires.”

🚨 The clock is ticking...

It’s 100 days before the UK government must deliver a new climate plan.

With the Met Office saying that extreme weather is now the UK’s new normal, we can’t afford any more weak promises from those in power. And we’re not the only ones who agree...

Ecotricity founder Dale Vince: ‘There’s got to be a bigger purpose in life’ The entrepreneur on his Labour party donations, the case for green growth — and taking Elon Musk to court

Renewable energy tycoon Dale Vince is also one of the most generous donors to the Labour party in history. Over Lunch with the FT, 'Britain's most successful hippy' discusses his donations, the case for green growth — and taking Elon Musk to court https://on.ft.com/3GwkVsU

Nice interview, Dale. Good stuff. Thank you for the Triodos mention! 🙏

📝 650 letters, one message: it’s time for #REALChange 🌍 #CANBill YouTube video by Zero Hour: Climate and Nature Bill

📝 650 letters, one message: it’s time for #REALChange.

🌍 Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall led a coalition of scientists, leaders and campaigners to deliver letters from every UK constituency to Keir Starmer—urging him to bring back the Climate and Nature Bill for a debate and vote.

🐝 zerohour.uk

Time to move your money if you are with one of these banks!

"There’s a sheer lack of a robust moral compass and sense of purpose – it’s still a case of shareholder value overriding everything else". Bevis Watts talks to @catearly.bsky.social about financial reform, regulation, consumer power.
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🚨 Tell Keir Starmer to give the CAN Bill an emergency debate in Parliament. #REALChange YouTube video by Zero Hour: Climate and Nature Bill

🚨 Join us, Hugh, @domipalmer.bsky.social, @georgemcgavin.bsky.social—and campaigners across the UK—calling for #REALChange for a better Britain.

✊ Tell Keir Starmer to give the Climate and Nature Bill an emergency debate in Parliament.

✍️ Sign the open letter today 👉 action.zerohour.uk

🐝 #CANBill

UK banks put £75bn into firms building climate-wrecking ‘carbon bombs’, study finds Exclusive: Britain is key financial hub for destructive fossil fuel mega-projects, according to research Banks in the City of London have poured more than $100bn (£75bn) into companies developing “carbon bombs” – huge oil, gas and coal projects that would drive the climate past internationally agreed temperature limits with catastrophic global consequences – according to a study. Nine London-based banks, including HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds are involved in financing companies responsible for at least 117 carbon bomb projects in 28 countries between 2016 – the year after the landmark Paris agreement was signed – and 2023, according to the study. Continue reading...

UK banks put £75bn into firms building climate-wrecking ‘carbon bombs’, study finds

Triodos maintains top spot in ethical banking rankings Bristol-headquartered ethical bank Triodos has maintained its position as one Ethical Consumer magazine's best banks.

Bristol-headquartered ethical bank @Triodos has maintained its position as one @ethical-consumer.bsky.social magazine's best banks.

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At @innovationzero.bsky.social today with Triodos on a panel on biodiversity net gain, along with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social #Innovationzero

What is sustainable investing and how can my money support green issues? Environmental reasons, fair trade industries and renewable energy can all be ways to use your money in a green way

From @theindependent.bsky.social #ethicalbanking #goodwithmoney www.independent.co.uk/money/sustai...

The government’s new Planning and Infrastructure Bill could give businesses the green light to trash habitats and threaten wildlife. Say no to attacks on nature!

If you agree – join me and add your name with @friends-earth.bsky.social👇
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Pick up a copy of The Metro today for piece from Triodos CEO Bevis Watts

Want to support
@mchshe.bsky.social
calls for a Fair Banking Act? Take action with
@fbfacampaign.bsky.social
and Just Money Movement here! #FairBankingForAll
justmoney.eaction.online/FairBanking

MotherTree's Carbon Emissions Bank League Table - Updated June 2023 How much carbon is your bank account releasing? Find out the best and worst banks for carbon emissions with our updated league table.

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Latest from @makemymoneymatter.bsky.social with Ambika Mod and it is 🔥. Maybe one day... ONE DAY, people will actually get this stuff and put real consumer pressure on the big banks to change #ethicalbanking #switchtoday

Volunteers planting 100,000 trees in Somerset YouTube video by Sangita Lal

Excellent feature on Avon Needs Trees on ITV evening news the other day. Funded by Triodos Bank UK - look what your money can be supporting! #ethicalbanking www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

Triodos Bank UK appoints Mark Clayton as CEO Bristol-headquartered ethical bank Triodos has appointed Mark Clayton as its new chief executive.

Bristol-headquartered ethical bank Triodos has appointed Mark Clayton as its new chief executive.

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📣 Labour Party: “The climate and nature crisis is the greatest long-term global challenge that we face.”

WE AGREE.

🗳️ Ask your MP to vote in favour of the Climate and Nature Bill on Friday 24 January in Parliament.

👉 action.zerohour.uk 🐝 #CANBill

🚣 Oars for the cause: The Climate and Nature Bill's Second Reading on 24 January 2025 🌍 YouTube video by Zero Hour: Climate and Nature Bill

🌍 Roz Savage MP—with @pippaheylings.bsky.social and Olympian Etienne Stott—made waves on the Thames, celebrating the Climate and Nature Bill, and calling on every supporting MP to vote to progress the #CANBill at its Second Reading on 24 January.

🗳️ Email your MP today.

🐝 Head to zerohour.uk

“We have created an economic system that can only survive if it grows.”

NEW EPISODE: Hans Stegeman breaks down degrowth, “green” finance and asks whether it’s possible to have capitalism without growth.

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Featuring comment from Triodos chief economist

Comparing companies – Toyota and Tesla | Triodos Bank Caithlin Marugg, investment analyst at Triodos IM, tells us why Toyota is part of the Triodos investment universe and why Tesla is not

Tesla does not pass the Triodos Bank minimum standards and I can confirm is not part of any investment funds. More details here www.triodos.co.uk/articles/202...

⚡ NEW SUPPORTER ⚡

🌱 We’re excited to announce that B Lab UK is backing the Climate and Nature Bill!

🐝 They join 1,000+ businesses and organisations across the UK calling for new, urgent, science-led legislation—bold enough to tackle the climate-nature crisis.



👉 zerohour.uk #CANBill