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Millennial Money: How to pick a socially responsible bank

By CHANELLE BESSETTE of NerdWallet - May 23, 2023, 07:03 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 21, 2023, 05:10 PM EDT
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Now is a great time to look for a bank or credit union that aligns with your values

It has never been easier to open a bank account, especially with the spread of online services, but there has also never been so much choice about where to put your money. If you’re overwhelmed by your banking options, think about your ability to shape social change with your money. Now is a great time to consider becoming a customer at a socially responsible bank. 

What is a socially responsible bank? 

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Corporate social responsibility is the self-regulation that businesses do to help promote a positive impact on environmental or social issues, such as racial equity. 

In the banking industry, social responsibility refers to the ways banks can reduce harm or create opportunities for good. For an eco-conscious bank or credit union, that might mean it doesn’t invest in oil pipelines, deforestation or fossil fuels, or it might invest in alternative energy, plant trees or buy carbon offsets. Other banks or credit unions might be committed to equity goals by providing financial literacy programs to their communities or by giving more loans to minority-owned small businesses. 

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