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More and more energy companies are making eco-friendly claims, but do they hold up in practice? 

Ryan Brightwell, Director of Research at the Dutch NGO BankTrack, reports from the front line.

Income inequalities exist in all industries, including the finance sector. Ruth Strange explores gender and ethnicity pay gaps and looks at which banks are better or worse at taking action on inequality.

High street banks are funding some of the world’s most notorious arms companies. We look at which banks are involved and what consumers can do. We also look at the wider financial industry and its links with nuclear weapons in particular.

Banks in the UK are funding everything from factory farming to animal testing.  So which banks are financing animal exploitation and how can you avoid them?

Cars are responsible for about 10% of our emissions. Switching to electric vehicles is therefore a key action you can take to significantly cut your carbon.  Here, we provide a step-by-step guide to making the switch.

The financial industry is notorious for tax avoidance – including some well-known high street brands.  So why does tax avoidance matter and how can you avoid the worst offenders?

Food production accounts for over a third of all greenhouse gas emissions globally.  In this article, we look at where the emissions come from, highlight the biggest culprits and ask what consumers can do to make change.

With the UK in a cost of living crisis, how can we shop both ethically and within budget? Here, we look at whether ethical clothing can be affordable, discuss brands to look out for, and share our key tips and tricks for staying ethical within budget. 

UK energy bills have almost doubled in 2022, fuelled by rising gas prices and our over dependence on fossil fuels.  With the need to transition to renewable energy clear, how do green energy suppliers fare? Should you switch to a green tariff now? And what green steps can consumers take to lower energy bills?

Heating our homes can cost a lot in terms of carbon, as well as energy bills. In fact, around 10% of total UK emissions come from home heating.  By switching to smart heating, we can significantly reduce the amount of energy we use – making a key climate action you can take to cut your carbon footprint. Here, we provide a roadmap to smart…

Across the food industry, workers face a chronic lack of rights. Tea plantation workers in India are denied liveable wages. Strawberry pickers in Spain are subjected to harassment and assault.  In this article, we outline key problems in the agricultural industry. We look at their causes and what consumers can do to help. 

Travel accounts for around 25% of our individual emissions. Reducing the amount we fly and use our cars is therefore a great way to cut our footprint.  Here, we provide a roadmap to reducing road and air travel.