But are these financial transactions the most powerful way to spark change?
It’s not just the shopping part.
There are so many great options that aren’t funneling money to the fossil fuel industry.
So I would honestly tell people to start there," says Hester.
Ando, aneobank, launched in January as an alternative to so-called “dirty banking.”
Ando says it has more than 30,000 customers and has raised $6 million in funding.
Align your investments with your values
Are the companies in your portfolio aligned with your beliefs?
ESG investing is fast becoming amultitrillion dollar market, as individual investors increasingly throw support behind mission-aligned companies.
you’re free to often invest in ESG-focused funds through your broker.
Some workplace retirement accounts may also offer ESG or “impact” focused exchange-traded funds.
Direct indexing is another way to pick and choose investments tailored to your values.
“you’ve got the option to match it with your values.”
Quitting your job, however, may not always be practical or a strategic financial move.
There is strength in numbers, says Hester.
Therecent worker walkout at Netflixis an example of this.
But when the company refused, employees staged a walkout and the news went viral.
In time, it may lead Netflix to think twice about the content it supports and streams.
It will also serve as an example for other businesses.
“Work is a financial transaction,” says Hester.
“So it’s important to think of that as financial power.”
