Fridays for Future: Exposing Standard Chartered Bank's Hypocritical Role in Bankrolling Climate Destruction
Activism Against Fossil Fuel Finance
The Fridays for Future movement, led by climate activist Greta Thunberg, has gained momentum globally. This Friday, activists will gather in over 1400 locations to protest Standard Chartered Bank's (SCB) involvement in funding fossil fuel projects.
Despite SCB's public commitments to sustainability, they remain a major financier of fossil fuel development. This hypocrisy undermines their stated goals of fighting climate change.
The Movement's Growth and Impact
Since its humble beginnings as a one-woman protest by Thunberg in 2018, Fridays for Future has swelled into a mass movement. Millions of young people worldwide have participated in demonstrations, raising awareness of the climate crisis.
The upcoming march on Friday 24th showcases the movement's continued strength and determination to keep the spotlight on climate injustice.
Fridays for Future's Call to Action
Fridays for Future urges individuals and institutions to:
- Divest from fossil fuels
- Invest in renewable energy
- Pressure governments to adopt stronger climate policies
By placing pressure on Standard Chartered Bank and other financial institutions, the movement aims to shift the global financial system away from fossil fuels and towards a sustainable future.
Reputable Sources
- Fridays for Future website
- Standard Chartered Bank Sustainability
- The Guardian: Fridays for Future activists return to streets for global climate strikes
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