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Where You Put Your Money Matters

Anja Semanco from Protect Our Winters switched bank accounts to align with her values. At Bank of the West, her money no longer helps fund environmental destruction. See how easy it is to switch your bank account.

How to Switch Banks in 5 Steps — It's Easier Than You Think
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Making the Case for Business Sustainability

True sustainability includes having a sustainable supply chain. Businesses and consumers are finding a sustainable bank is a key part of the equation. Click to read their stories:

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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Bank of the West is the only major US bank that has teamed-up with:

#ChangeMakers: Featuring Chet Pancake

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

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What Even Is a Metric Ton of CO2?!?

When you track your carbon footprint, it is measured in pounds and tons. But what really is a ton of CO2?

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Collaboration and Partnership: The Key to a Sustainable Recovery

As we begin a sustainable recovery from the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, relationships matter more than ever.

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8 Ways Consumers Can Support a Sustainable Recovery

Everyday people can play a role in making our economic recovery from COVID-19 a sustainable recovery that contributes to a more equitable and prosperous future.

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Earth Day Every Day: What Did We See and Learn from Earth Day 2020’s Digital Actions?

On 22 April, 1970, around 20 million Americans took to the streets, many wearing masks, to protest the pollution that was choking cities and turning rivers black.

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What Banks Do With Your Money and Why It Matters

At Bank of the West, we believe the money you put into the bank can help protect the environment and invest in a sustainable future.

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Ways to Offset Your Carbon Footprint

Recent surveys show that the majority of Americans think climate change is a serious problem requiring urgent action. The next step, as reality sets in, is learning what we can do about it.

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The First and Only U.S. Bank Honored by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards

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

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Small Businesses and COVID-19

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

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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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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.

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