Across the country, companies are attempting to build oil pipelines that threaten our environment, our water and the rights of sovereign Indigenous nations. But here’s the thing — those pipeline companies need bank loans in order to build their projects. If it is hard for them to get the money, it is harder for them to build the pipelines. As one of the largest financial institutions in the world, JPMorgan Chase has already recognized the responsibility of the financial sector to safeguard our global climate and protect human rights — yet they are still one of the largest investors in pipelines.
That’s why we’re putting banks like JPMorgan Chase on notice: They must not provide loans or other financial services to fund oil companies and their dangerous pipeline projects.
If we send a clear message to the banks, we can show the banks that oil pipelines are toxic for the planet AND their brands — and get them to defund those pipelines. So, we’re asking you to do just that — bring a visible protest to Chase. We’re calling this effort “Rate Chase,” and asking you to rate their behavior for funding dangerous pipelines and neglecting human rights, and let them know that they can do better. Below are quick instructions for how you can join others across the country and make sure that Chase knows that it can’t keep funding pipelines and protect its reputation.
Steps:
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Choose a Chase Bank Facebook Page:
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Choose a large city
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Or fight against the Kinder Morgan Pipeline in the Pacific North West
Portland 1, Portland 2, Seattle 1, Seattle 2
- You can also find your local Chase Bank!
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Give them the rating you think they earned for investing in pipelines.
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Leave a review citing their investment of pipelines. Not sure what to say? We have some suggestions of things you can talk about below.
Facts to Know
— Over the past decade, hazardous liquid pipeline spills in the U.S. have led to 20 fatalities, 35 injuries, $2.6 billion in costs, and over 800,000 total barrels spilled.
— In addition to violating sovereign Indigenous rights, continued pipeline construction and any spills pose significant and direct threats to sacred sites and water supplies.
— These projects fundamentally counteract any progress toward mitigating the devastating impacts of climate change by prolonging our dependence on fossil fuels, affecting millions of people worldwide.
— Banks violate their own commitments to Indigenous rights, human rights, and mitigation of climate change when they invest in the tar sands pipelines.