Divest Yourself From Fossil Fuels
Why Divest?
The main culprit of climate change is fossil fuels. Divesting from the fossil fuel industry takes away its social license to operate. And reinvesting those funds in renewable energy furthers progress toward a safer climate and a sustainable future.
Become part of the solution: join the growing number of individuals across 76 countries who have pulled their money out of oil, gas, and coal companies.
Start with the resources below and consult a qualified financial advisor.
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
– Desmond Tutu
Resources
Fossil Free Funds
Search for mutual funds from your investment portfolio to see if they are fossil free (FossilFreeFunds.org)
As You Sow
A non-profit leader in shareholder advocacy, promoting environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies
At last, divestment is hitting the fossil fuel industry where it hurts
Op-Ed Article by 350.org founder Bill McKibben from 12/16/2018 re: trillions of dollars of investments are being taken out of carbon-intensive companies (The Guardian)
Investment Funds Worth Trillions Are Dropping Fossil Fuel Stocks
Article re: ongoing increase in fossil fuel divestment by fund managers and investors (New York Times)
How to Divest/Invest
In-depth divestment guides for organizations and individuals (DivestInvest)
Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment
Financial advisor look-up, mutual fund / ETF performance charts, and further information for individual investors on the basics of sustainable investing, and more (USSIF)
Pekin Hardy Strauss/Appleseed Investment Presentation
Presentation given at our July 2020 monthly meeting, Pekin Hardy Strauss is also offering a complementary divestment assessment for 350 Chicago members and friends. This assessment will evaluate someone’s current investment portfolio’s exposure to fossil fuel investments and offer up some initial recommendations to align their portfolio with their values.
350 Chicago is not affiliated with the investment industry and cannot provide direct financial advice. Always research your investment options carefully and work with a qualified financial advisor.