Making Cents: How being kind to the planet can save you money

"...if choosing greener options means you can also avail of a cheaper rate, it’s a win for your pocket and the planet."

Financial institutions are as keen as any other business to highlight their green credentials, and a key way to do this is in the products they offer.

With Cop26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, under way, the climate crisis again dominates the headlines. While most of us understand the importance of living in a more sustainable way, we also need to work within whatever budget is available to us.

With that in mind, now seems a good time to highlight that, in a growing number of situations, doing the right thing for the environment can also work out as the best option for your budget.