Banks are in business to make profits. One way they do this is by lending your money to someone else at a higher rate of interest, but they rarely disclose who they lend it to. If you are concerned about your money being invested in unethical businesses and corrupt regimes then why not switch to an ethical bank?
“Till now man has been up against Nature; from now on he will be up against his own nature.” - Dennis Gabor, Inventing the Future, 1964
Triodos Bank finances companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment, with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage the development of socially responsible and innovative business.
The Co-operative Bank is part of The Co-operative Group – the UK’s largest consumer co-operative – they have some 6.5 million customers and offer a range of financial products, providing high street and Internet banking, current accounts, mortgages, credit cards and loans.
The Co-operative Bank is committed to leading the way on ethical, environmental and community matters. They have unique ethical policies setting out the way they do business which have been developed in full consultation with their customers.
