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Dan Sherrard-Smith

2 min

Interview with SG Voice & DC Thomson

Recently, I chatted with SG Voice, a new publication launched by DC Thomson for business leaders who want to change the world. We went...

Dan Sherrard-Smith

3 min

The big trend that is boosting social entrepreneurs ’ businesses in 2023

Where a business keeps its cash has huge impact. A move to the right bank could mean: Happier employees Happier customers Aligned investors

Dan Sherrard-Smith

1 min

How Ethical Are Your Savings?

That's the question the Times asked when it comes to our current accounts, ISAs and much more. It's a question MotherTree has taken over...

Dan Sherrard-Smith

5 min

The 7 biggest ways you are wasting money and destroying the planet

The big ways you are missing out on saving money and reducing carbon emissions.

The 7 biggest ways you are wasting money and destroying the planet

Sorrell Cowen

3 min

Your new Eco Superpower for food & drink

We interviewed Reewild's Sustainability Analyst, Sorrell Cowen, to hear about the great work Reewild is doing when it comes to addressing ca

Simona Rutkauskaite

4 min

Your Money, Your Values: Choose an Ethical Savings Account

Discover how to align your savings with your values through ethical banking. Learn about the concept of ethical banking, explore the most et

Your Money, Your Values: Choose an Ethical Savings Account

Dan Sherrard-Smith

5 min

To divest or not divest

MotherTree sums up the key arguments for and against divestment in the battle against the climate crisis.

Dan Sherrard-Smith

1 min

Feeling hot? Switch your bank.

Need someone to blame for this unbearable heat? Look no further than the big banks. Seriously. Stay with me on this. 40 degrees celsius...

Simona Rutkauskaite

1 min

The dirty little secret the banks didn't want you to know about

Since 2016, Barclays and HSBC have invested £236bn into oil & gas. £148m more than all the other banks combined.

Dan Sherrard-Smith

1 min

How we calculate your money carbon footprint

Understanding your money's carbon footprint is the crucial first step in making sure your finance funds the future you want to live in.

Dan Sherrard-Smith

3 min

5 reasons to switch your bank

Disclaimer: What follows is not investment advice. If, like me, you picked your bank in your late teens or early twenties (I did it for...

Simona Rutkauskaite

2 min

Six reasons to switch to a green pension

Research published by MotherTree reveals that switching your pension to a green provider is the single most effective action.

Six reasons to switch to a green pension

Dan Sherrard-Smith

3 min

Introducing MotherTree!

Disclaimer: information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Did you know that for the average UK consumer...

Dan Sherrard-Smith

3 min

The Power of your Pension

This personal change helps the environment and is more powerful than going vegan, changing light bulbs and riding the bike combined.