Use your voice. Reach out to your bank.

Asking questions is one of the simplest ways to show your bank what matters to you, whether or not you plan to switch.

Use the letter below to ask your bank or credit union about its approach to responsible banking: how it finances energy, and how it lends to the community around it.

Have a question for Bank for Good rather than your bank? Contact us.

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Hi,

I’ve been banking with [institution name] for [number] years, and I value the relationship we’ve built. As part of reviewing my personal finances, I’m taking a closer look at how financial institutions approach responsible banking.

Could you share whether [institution name] has published policies or commitments on the industries it finances, particularly coal, oil and gas compared with renewable energy, and whether it reports the emissions linked to its lending?

I’d also like to understand how [institution name] supports the communities it serves, for example through lending to small businesses, homes and local organizations.

If this information is publicly available, I’d appreciate being pointed to it.

Bank for Good (www.bankforgood.org) is a useful resource for comparing how different institutions approach this.

Thank you for your time,

[Your Name]