Climate and you

Tips to tackle climate change

Our climate, your future

Everyone can do their bit to tackle climate change. From reducing waste to cutting energy use, by changing a little we can achieve a lot!

There are lots of simple things you can try to reduce waste, save energy and lower your carbon footprint. Maybe you are doing some of these already?

Understanding what climate change is

‘Climate change’ is used to describe changes to the Earth’s climate.

It looks at worldwide weather patterns and long-term average temperature around the world.
The biggest effect of climate change has seen our world heat up, even in very cold places like the Arctic and Antarctic ice caps.
Climate change, often called 'global warming', affects wildlife, sea levels, you, and the future of our planet.

Although changes to our climate does occur naturally, human activity has meant that the average temperature has risen at a much faster rate. But there are changes you can make to help tackle climate change.

They're doing it, so could you

Your peers are already making changes to live a more sustainable life.

What changes could you make?

Data taken from a study of 1,004, 16 to 24 year olds by Savanta - June 2023.

We're committed to making change too...

We want to deliver a more sustainable economy and future for the customers and communities we serve. Helping to address the climate challenge lies at the core of our purpose.

See what we're doing to tackle climate change

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Reduce food waste

smaller portions
composting food waste
check expiry dates.

Reused and refurbished goods

repair old clothing
explore second hand stores
shop online for pre-loved items.

Recycling day to day

repair, or repurpose old items
upcycling items to give them new life
buy refurbished electronics.

Benefits of buying second hand tech

Shopping second hand is more than just a trend or a way to save money – it’s a win-win for both your pocket and the planet!

What are the benefits?

What is sustainable fashion?

'Sustainable fashion' is a term that covers all areas of the fashion industry. It identifies the environmental impact of ‘fast fashion’ and what can be done to reduce its impact on our planet.

Why shopping sustainably is important

‘Fast fashion’ refers to the mass production of cheaply made clothing to cater to quickly changing fashion trends.

Fast fashion has a huge carbon footprint due to new materials created during manufacturing, transportation and textile waste.

Fast fashion is responsible for.

2.1 billion tonnes of carbon being released each year.
The use of 2,000 gallons of water to create one pair of jeans.
35% of all microplastics in the ocean come from fast fashion.
87% of all materials used to make clothing end up in landfill sites.

Source - TheRoundup.org (2023)

What you can do to dress more sustainably

Save cash while helping to save the environment

There are loads of simple things you can do to help the environment that could save you money.

Cheaper and cleaner traveling

What can you do locally?

Help nature

Help your local environment by planting in the garden, picking up litter and recycling more. Find a local community group. Often these groups will arrange litter picks or wildlife planting that you could get involved in.

Supporting local businesses

Buying from local businesses can help reduce the energy and carbon required to transport goods. This is also great at supporting your local community.

Simple things you can do

See and reduce your carbon footprint

Your carbon footprint is as unique as you. In the app find seamless personalised tips that you can take and watch your carbon footprint shrink over time.

Open the Carbon Footprint Tracker

Carbon Footprint Tracker is within the Spending feature in our app, provided in partnership with Cogo. Spending available to customers aged 16+ who have a Personal or Premier account with us. App criteria apply.