Bank of the West is a financial institution taking action to support activities that help protect the planet, improve people’s lives, and strengthen communities.
Bank of the West
We are redefining banking for a better future by focusing on areas where we believe we can have a real impact: supporting energy transition, helping enable women entrepreneurs, and financing innovative start-ups. As the bank for a changing world, we are committed to sustainable finance. Through Digital Channels and offices across the U.S., we provide financial tools and resources to more than 2 million individuals, families and businesses.
New Bank of the West Report Highlights Major Consumer Knowledge Gaps in Sustainable Finance
1 year ago - Fossil fuels and other climate-risky endeavors are still big money for banks; and even if consumers find their bank continues to fund them, it’s something they often feel powerless to change.
Trending: Banking Giants Begin to Walk Their Talk on Climate Change
2 years ago - A 1% for the Planet account from Bank of the West, and new actions from Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, could signal turning point in big finance.
Bank of the West BNP Paribas First U.S. Bank to Team with Doconomy to Enable Customers to Track CO2 Impact of Purchases
3 years ago - Announced at UN Climate Change Conference COP25 as Part of Efforts to Raise Awareness and Help Combat Climate Crisis
Bank of the West’s CMO, Ben Stuart, wants everyone to ask what their bank is financing
3 years ago - We recently caught up with Ben Stuart, CMO at Bank of the West, to discuss what he’s excited about right now, including a new Instagram photo challenge.
BNP Paribas ClimateSeed Wins Gold ‘Social, Sustainable & Responsible Banking’ Award
3 years ago - BNP Paribas ClimateSeed has won a gold ‘Social, Sustainable & Responsible Banking’ award in the Customer Insight and Growth Banking Innovation Awards 2019, run by EFMA and Accenture.