Lloyds Banking Group pledges to cut carbon by more than 50% in the next decade to help finance a green future

Lloyds Banking Group today announces its new ambition to accelerate working with customers, government and the market to help reduce the carbon emissions we finance by more than 50% by 2030. This is the estimated equivalent of removing the emissions produced by almost a quarter of UK homes. This commitment recognises the urgent need to tackle climate change, grow the green economy and promote green finance for the future business prosperity of the UK. The Banking Group state on their website: The UK has made a sizable commitment to transform…

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Essential Mental Health and Money Advice service saves over £5 million in two years for those experiencing poor mental health and money problems

Mental Health UK’s Mental Health and Money Advice service, the first of its kind, has surpassed two years of helping people experiencing poor mental health with their finances. Financial stress and mental health challenges can all too easily amplify one another. Since November 2017, Lloyds Banking Group has supported Mental Health UK in introducing a service that offers expert advice to customers, helping them manage their money and increase their income. Concerns about money are a common cause of increased stress and worry which, if left untreated, can develop into…

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Mental Health UK and Lloyds Banking Group launch new programme to tackle mental health challenge in young people across the UK

Mental Health UK and Lloyds Banking Group launch a new project to support the mental health of young people as part of their partnership which will continue for an additional year. Research shows that one in eight children and young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past year. The charity’s focus for next year, as chosen by Lloyds Banking Group colleagues, will be to look at the main issues affecting young people, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to protect their mental health. The new programme…

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UK’s first Charity Digital Code of Practice, co-funded by the Co-op Foundation, launches today

The UK’s first Charity Digital Code of Practice has launched today following an extensive consultation and input from across the sector. The Code, which has been produced to provide charities with practical advice on incorporating digital technology into their work, has been co-funded by Lloyds Banking Group and our charity, the Co-op Foundation. It has been managed by a steering group of representatives from across the sector and chaired by independent digital expert Zoe Amar. It is voluntary and free to access for all charities. The need for The Charity…

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