Part of The Co-operative Bank's unique approach is its strong ecological theme, in line with its ethical stance on a broad range of issues.

The Co-operative Bank works with ClimateCare as positive proof of its ethical approach to the mortgage business.

For every mortgage sold, the Bank offsets one fifth of the household's anticipated CO₂ emissions with ClimateCare. It will continue to do this over the lifetime of the mortgage, at no cost to the house owner.

The Bank are offsetting the CO₂ emissions on behalf of their customers through the following projects:

• The funding of fuel efficient stoves in Cambodia which reduce demand for non-renewable wood fuel;
• The funding of wind turbines in India;
• The reforestation of the Kibale national park in Uganda;
• The funding of biogas production units in rural India.

For information about the green mortgage offer from The Co-operative Bank, please visit their website.