People & Planet, alongside World Development Movement (WDM) and Platform, are taking the Treasury to court. We are seeking a Judicial Review to stop the Royal Bank of Scotland pouring money into projects which are linked to climate change, environmental destruction and human rights violations.
Irresponsible lending by profit-hungry banks has brought about an unparalleled financial crisis in the global economy. Because of its huge investments in highly-polluting fossil fuel projects and energy companies, Royal Bank of Scotland (which owns NatWest) plays a leading role in financing the climate crisis.
The Treasury bail out of RBS-NatWest comes at huge cost to the UK taxpayer, tying us all to the disasters which it finances. We have a responsibility to hold them accountable.
Support the legal challenge - take action now!
Email the Treasury and tell them to stop spending public money on climate chaos
The government holds 75% of the bank’s voting shares, and has a fantastic opportunity to be both bold and responsible. The Treasury has the power to ensure that the Royal Bank of Scotland now becomes a force for good in the transition to a low carbon economy.
A government committed to leading the world on tackling climate change would require RBS-NatWest’s lending decisions to support renewable energies, companies and infrastructure, and cut its investment in high-risk, high-carbon projects and companies. We must convince the Treasury to stand up to the power of the finance sector.
Challenge the Treasury and your MP today!
Email the Treasury and tell them to stop spending public money on climate chaos
Lobby your MP to sign EDM 880: RBS and Climate Change
People and Planet have put an email together to get you started.
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