Whether it’s swapping a car for a bike or switching to cleaner energy, people are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint. But it’s not always easy. Aiming to encourage greener spending habits, Tred is a green debit card that shows the real-time carbon footprint impact for every purchase.

Gen Zers are increasingly prioritising banking that’s both ethical and sustainability-minded. Tomorrow, a challenger bank founded in Germany, positions sustainability as its top goal, leading the way for brands to merge necessary service offerings with values-driven behaviours.

From reducing their use of plastic to going vegan, many Britons are adapting their behaviours to tackle climate change. This is feeding into their financial habits too, with roughly half wanting to ensure that the businesses they bank with don't invest their money in fossil fuels.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?