Where You Put Your Money Matters

Bank of the West is changing how people think about their money and sustainability.

With 30 million small businesses across the U.S., you might be one of many business owners affected by the 2020 pandemic crisis.

Every day, we learn more about ways to reduce or offset our carbon footprints.

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.

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.

In this video series, we interview change makers with inspiring stories at the intersection of creativity, activism, and entrepreneurship.

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.

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.

Here’s a surprising fact: 4.5 trillion cigarette butts litter our planet each year where they can harm our oceans and wildlife.

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.

Data helps us understand the magnitude of climate change. When presented well, it makes sweeping predictions feel tangible and real.