ACTION PLAYBOOK:

End Fossil Fuel Financing

We need bold public policy that matches the scale and urgency of climate change.

The world’s 60 biggest banks have a massive role to play in meeting U.S. emissions targets, since the viability of new oil and gas projects depends on fossil companies’ ability to secure financing. Unfortunately, they’re all still financing oil, gas, and coal projects, despite committing to net-zero. These banks need to hear that most stakeholders—shareholders, employees, customers, regulators—expect them to play a bigger role in decarbonizing the global economy.

Your voice extends beyond your status as a bank customer. Public demands on financial institutions can influence elected officials, like when the Seattle City Council divested from Wells Fargo after protests over Wells Fargo’s fossil fuel financing.

  • Estimated time: 30-45 minutes

    This playbook can be completed in one sitting, but you can start and come back anytime. Our community also takes action together during drop-in Zoom meetups called Hours of Action. Join one here!

  • Use this playbook to:

    1. Choose a financial institution to contact

    2. Craft and send your message

    3. Tag them on social media to amplify

    4. Ask a friend to do it too