topics: Good Governance
ACAT has changed our banking provider…
We now bank with Triodos Bank, which specialises in “sustainable financial products”.
Triodos was established specifically to enable individuals and organisations to use their money in ways that benefit both people and the environment.
Ashley Ellis, ACAT’s Executive Officer, said: “We’re delighted to be banking with Triodos Bank whose ethos is truly inspiring.
“Rest assured that ACAT will always seek to ensure that our banking is undertaken appropriately and responsibly.”
Most ACAT members will not need to do anything as a result of ACAT’s switch to Triodos.
However, those who pay their annual membership by standing order will be informed by their bank that the payment details have changed. In addition, ACAT’s Membership Officer will be in touch around the time of your renewal to confirm the new banking details.
Triodos Bank UK recently attained the Ethical Company Award from The Good Shopping Guide and has been ranked at the top of their Ethical Banks & Building Societies Ratings Table scoring 100/100.
The Good Shopping Guide was set up to help people make informed decisions about which brands are best for the planet, best for animals and best for people.
Its ambition is to get broad engagement and make the ethical shopping movement a more powerful force for good than ever before.
The Good Shopping Guide team praised Triodos Bank’s proactive approach to environmental matters and public support for sustainable banking as a member of organisations such as The Climate Coalition and Green Alliance.
Triodos was also commended for strong people-related criteria, due to having strict ethical standards that prevent irresponsible lending and not using political donations in an attempt to unduly influence the democratic system.
Commitment to an equal level of treatment and inclusion for all customers and employees was refelcted in certifications and participation, including as a Disability Confident Committed Employer, Living Wage Employer and signatory of the Women in Business Charter and Women in Finance Charter.
