The only eco friendly bank is ShoreBank
ShoreBank Pacific is the first environmental bank. That’s because with the money they lend they support individual and community efforts to bring together conservation and economic development.
Specifically, ShoreBank Pacific helps borrowers be sustainable in economic, social, and environmental practices by helping them–
- Use energy efficiently
- Reduce waste and pollution
- Conserve natural resources
- Plan for the long term
All loans are scored and reviewed annually to make sure that the money being used adheres against scientific principles. Does Bank of America do that?! No other bank has a sustainability scoring system.
From Washington State but if you do all your banking online, what difference does it really make. You can always have an account at a bank that is geographically closer and one at Shorebank.
ShoreBank Pacific has an interest bearing checking account called EcoCash thatl allows customers to access their money whenever, wherever they are. EcoCash also encourages you to not use paper checks by giving you a Visa check card and free online banking with optional bill pay. You still get 5 free paper checks a month.
If you need to make a deposit and you are not near a ShoreBank Pacific ATM then you can participate in this program called DEPOSIT HERE! By VISA where you can deposit your paper checks if you need to. Discover ATM network sharing by banks.
Besides checking accounts, Shorebank Pacific also have Savings accounts, IRA accounts, and certificates of deposits. Of course they also have services for commercial and non-profits as well. As a customer you also get a quarterly newsletter called EcoNotes to keep you up to date on the banks sustainable development efforts.
ShoreBank Pacific is growing rapidly because it provides a safe place for socially driven investors to put their money. Assets increased from $20 million at the end of 2000 to over $80 million by June 2003. Deposits have grown 299 percent in the same time period from $17.4 million to $69.5 million…
