“People of conscience need to break their ties with corporations financing the injustice of climate change.” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 11th April 2014
On the 2nd and 3rd of May, over a thousand Australians around the country will do just that – by closing their accounts with the Big 4 banks and switching to banks that aren’t lending to coal and gas. Mothers, fathers, farmers, celebrities, builders, doctors, scientists, musicians and more will all join forces to send a powerful message to the Big 4.
It’s not too late to be part of this historic day. Sign up here today!
Since we kicked off this campaign, hundreds of people have pledged to move over $90 million worth of their savings into banks that don’t lend to coal and gas. Help us hit the $100 million mark by divestment day by registering today then consider using this facebook pic to spread the word about the big day.
And if you’re not ready to make the switch to a fossil free bank on the day, please do still join us. The power of divestment is in showing that we don’t support businesses that fuel dangerous climate change. The more of you who join us at bank branches around the country, the stronger that message is.
We’re here to help you with the switching process at every step of the way. Checkout these great resources to help you get started:
- How to Switch Banks Guide
- List of Fossil Free Banks
- Template letter to send your current bank
- Template letter to send your new bank
With the launch of the latest IPCC report, the need for action on climate change has never been so strong. Yet, as the mercury rises, the Big 4 banks continue to lend to new fossil fuel projects that the climate just can’t take.
But we can change this, by moving our money, together.
See you on the 2nd and 3rd of May for the greatest day of divestment action that Australia has ever seen!
Yours for a fossil free future,
Charlie, Blair, Aaron, Josh, Simon and the whole 350.org team
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