There’s £2.6 trillion invested in UK pensions with much of it funding harmful industries like fossil fuels, tobacco, and arms. Imagine the future we could create if our money was used for good instead.
What can Youdoo?
Click on an action below to find out more. If you think its doable for you add the pledge to your cart and then sign up to commit to doing it for as long as you can manage.
Bank better
Choose a current account that’s designed to create positive impact.
Bristol-based Triodos Bank lists all the organisations it finances on its website, so you know exactly where your money is going. And you can apply online!
Or why not look at the many other ethical bank options out there.
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Say yes to a green pension
Make sure your money is being invested in a brighter future by:
- Calling on your pension provider to divest from fossil fuels
- Asking your work to switch to a green pension
- Signing Make my Money Matter’s petition.
Find out more
Choose ethical insurance
You don’t have to decide between protecting yourself and protecting the planet.
Naturesave Insurance only works with businesses that have committed to winding down fossil fuel investments.
It offers both home insurance and business insurance – and plants a tree for every policy it issues.
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Use your spending power
Buy from companies that are making the world a better place:
- Check out Ethical Consumer’s ratings tables so you know you’re choosing the best brands
- Support the local and independent businesses near you
- Look out for companies with sustainable business models, like co-operatives, social enterprises and registered B-Corps.
Find out more
Change up your investments
This won’t apply to everyone but you might have other investments. And these can be sustainable too.
It’s possible to choose funds that align with your values with a bit of research and advice – ask your investment manager for more insight.
Find out more
Bank better
Choose a current account that’s designed to create positive impact.
Bristol-based Triodos Bank lists all the organisations it finances on its website, so you know exactly where your money is going. And you can apply online!
Or why not look at the many other ethical bank options out there.
Find out more
Say yes to a green pension
Make sure your money is being invested in a brighter future by:
- Calling on your pension provider to divest from fossil fuels
- Asking your work to switch to a green pension
- Signing Make my Money Matter’s petition.
Find out more
Choose ethical insurance
You don’t have to decide between protecting yourself and protecting the planet.
Naturesave Insurance only works with businesses that have committed to winding down fossil fuel investments.
It offers both home insurance and business insurance – and plants a tree for every policy it issues.
Find out more
Use your spending power
Buy from companies that are making the world a better place:
- Check out Ethical Consumer’s ratings tables so you know you’re choosing the best brands
- Support the local and independent businesses near you
- Look out for companies with sustainable business models, like co-operatives, social enterprises and registered B-Corps.
Find out more
Change up your investments
This won’t apply to everyone but you might have other investments. And these can be sustainable too.
It’s possible to choose funds that align with your values with a bit of research and advice – ask your investment manager for more insight.
Find out more
Whats the Benefit?
By changing where your money goes, you can:
- Cut your carbon impact
- Invest in a better world for yourself, your family and future generations
Did you know?
Source: Make My Money Matter
Switching your pension can
cut your carbon
more than going veggie, giving up flying and switching energy provider