WHEN YOUR BANK FINANCES A
SUSTAINABLE PLANET, YOU DO TOO
The money you put in the bank doesn’t just sit there. It goes out in the world and finances things. Have you asked your bank what they do with your money? You might be surprised.
Conscientious consumers think about where they’re spending their money—but they often don’t think about where their bank is spending it.
How do your banking choices impact the planet? Read on.
What We Don’t Finance Is As Important As What We Do
Can banks be a force for good in the world? We think so. After all, when you deposit money in the bank, it doesn't just sit there. Banks send as much as 90% of customer deposits back out into the world.
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Carbon Footprints: More Knowledge, More Power
Every day, we learn more about ways to reduce or offset our carbon footprints.
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Solar: A Bright Future for Every Neighborhood
The U.S. solar market installed almost 50% more solar energy capacity in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
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#CAPTURETHECHANGE Photo Contest
We’re launching an Instagram photo contest that aims to shed a light on the impact global warming is having on our winters, the environment, and the outdoor community as a whole.
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#ChangeMakers: Featuring Alonzo King
In this video series, we interview change makers with inspiring stories at the intersection of creativity, activism, and entrepreneurship.
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Why We Accelerate Businesses Led by Women
In 2018, there were an estimated 12.3 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. And these women-led businesses are a growing force in the economy.
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Is Your Pizza Eating the Rainforest?
Deforestation also means loss of natural habitat for vulnerable species, including the orangutan, which is not only critically endangered but at high risk of extinction.
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Can We Kick the Cigarette Butt?
Here’s a surprising fact: 4.5 trillion cigarette butts litter our planet each year where they can harm our oceans and wildlife.
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Fracking: Wastewater Rising
Fracking, which injects fluid into the ground to extract oil and gas, uses fresh water -- a lot! As in 250 billion gallons in just 10 years.
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Climate Change by the Numbers
Data helps us understand the magnitude of climate change. When presented well, it makes sweeping predictions feel tangible and real.
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Where You Put Your Money Matters
At Bank of the West, your deposits do not finance Arctic drilling, coal-fired power plants, fracking, or big tobacco. Instead, they are helping fund more than $1 billion in renewable energy projects.