Tag: Leeds Building Society

UK universities identify British banks and building societies that do not support fossil fuel expansion

Stuart Mitchell

Seven leading UK financial institutions that do not contribute to financing fossil fuel expansion have been identified as a panel suitable to hold billions in deposits for 83 British higher education institutions. The Co-operative Bank, Coventry Building Society, Handelsbanken, Leeds Building Society, Skipton Building Society, Unity Trust Bank and Yorkshire Building Society have all met the strict fossil fuel-related criteria necessary to be accepted as part of the consortium. The initiative was instigated and co-ordinated by the University of Cambridge Banking Engagement Forum (BEF) alongside collaborators at 81 Higher Education…

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Leeds Building Society Accredited for Commitment to Ethical Business

Stuart Mitchell

The Good Business Charter has recognised Leeds Building Society in its inaugural Good Business Week, acknowledging the Society’s commitment to responsible business practices. This accreditation demonstrates the Society’s continued commitment to making responsible decisions for our members, colleagues, communities, suppliers and the environment. Leeds Building Society is one of the largest businesses to receive theaccreditation. The Good Business Charter looks at ten measures demonstrating ethical business practices, including paying colleagues the Real Living Wage, prioritising employee wellbeing, being environmentally responsible and paying a fair share of tax. Nick Young, Chief…

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Leeds Building Society donates shirt sponsorship to make space for Samaritans on unique Leeds Rhinos kit

Stuart Mitchell

Mental wellbeing will be front and centre at Leeds Rhinos’ Betfred Super League clash with St Helens as main sponsor Leeds Building Society makes space on the team shirts for Samaritans. The unique kit featuring Samaritans’ logo will be worn for one game only on 15 August to help raise awareness of mental wellbeing as part of the Society’s partnership with the charity. Leeds Building Society’s sponsorship gift forms part of its two-year partnership with Samaritans to raise £250,000 to enhance the technology available to volunteers across the charity’s branches.…

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