Fund Green Energy
Objectives
Fund Green Energy
Corporations have made green energy commitments but aren't following through on their promises.
Target
Delta Air Lines
Delta's carbon neutrality claims were fraudulent because its reliance on carbon offsets — particularly REDD+ forestry credits purchased through third-party providers — did not deliver the claimed emissions reductions. Independent research by organizations including the Guardian/Zeit/SourceMaterial (January 2023) found that over 90% of Delta's rainforest offset credits were 'phantom credits' that did not represent real carbon reductions.
Better alternatives
Ways to take a stand
I pledge to delete the fly delta app from my phone
Removing the app reduces Delta's mobile engagement metrics and makes it less convenient to book future flights with them. It's a visible signal of disengagement that costs you nothing.
I pledge to stop using my skymiles for purchases for 30 days
Pausing SkyMiles credit card spending and award redemptions reduces transaction revenue Delta earns from its co-branded American Express partnership. Delta earns billions annually from this card arrangement.
I pledge to book my next flight on a competing airline
Choosing a competitor such as Southwest, United, or American for your next trip directly redirects ticket revenue away from Delta. Airfare is one of Delta's primary consumer revenue streams.
I pledge to cancel my delta skymiles credit card
Closing your co-branded Delta American Express card eliminates ongoing interchange and partnership revenue that Delta collects from your spending. Delta's credit card partnership generates over $6 billion in annual revenue.
I pledge to downgrade or cancel my delta sky club membership
Cancelling a Sky Club membership removes recurring subscription revenue and reduces Delta's ability to upsell premium lounge access. Annual memberships cost $695 or more, making this a meaningful financial withdrawal.
I pledge to commit to flying delta-free for six months
Pledging to avoid all Delta flights for an extended period forces a meaningful lifestyle adjustment for frequent travelers but delivers sustained, direct revenue loss to the airline. For business travelers especially, this represents significant economic pressure.
Target
Shell (Shell USA)
Shell's dramatic public reversal on clean energy commitments — after years of high-profile sustainability advertising — is a powerful broken-promise campaign.
Better alternatives
Ways to take a stand
I pledge to delete the shell app from my phone
Removing the Shell app reduces engagement with their loyalty ecosystem and digital fuel-purchasing platform, cutting a direct consumer touchpoint Shell uses to retain customers.
I pledge to cancel my shell fuel rewards membership
Deactivating your Shell Fuel Rewards account withdraws your data and loyalty spend from Shell's consumer retention program, directly reducing their ability to track and incentivize your purchases.
I pledge to stop purchasing shell-branded lubricants and motor oils
Shell Pennzoil and Helix motor oils are significant consumer-facing product lines; switching to a competitor brand for your vehicle maintenance directly reduces Shell's retail product revenue.
I pledge to stop filling up at shell stations for 30 days
Choosing a competing fuel retailer for one month delivers a measurable short-term revenue signal and tests your ability to commit to a longer-term switch.
I pledge to switch my regular fueling station to a non-shell competitor permanently
Making a permanent switch away from Shell gas stations—to BP, Chevron, independent stations, or EV charging—removes your recurring fuel spend from Shell's retail revenue stream.
I pledge to switch to an ev or ev charging network and eliminate shell fuel purchases entirely
Transitioning your primary vehicle to electric and using non-Shell charging infrastructure permanently removes you from Shell's core retail fuel consumer base, representing the highest-impact individual action.
Target
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo has a massive consumer footprint and has broken prior environmental commitments like discontinuing its sector-specific 2030 interim financed emissions targets and withdrawing its 2050 net zero commitment.
Better alternatives
Ways to take a stand
I pledge to delete the wells fargo mobile app
Removing the app reduces Wells Fargo's active user engagement metrics and signals disengagement. It takes seconds and requires no account changes.
I pledge to freeze or pause my wells fargo credit card
Temporarily freezing your card stops interchange fee revenue Wells Fargo earns on every transaction. This reduces their income without permanently closing your account.
I pledge to cancel my wells fargo credit card
Closing a Wells Fargo credit card eliminates ongoing interchange fees, annual fees, and interest revenue. Switching to a credit union or competitor card redirects that spending power.
I pledge to move my direct deposit to another bank
Direct deposit is a core driver of Wells Fargo's deposit base, which funds their lending and earns net interest income. Redirecting your paycheck to a credit union or competitor bank directly undermines this revenue stream.
I pledge to refinance my wells fargo mortgage or auto loan with another lender
Refinancing removes ongoing interest income from Wells Fargo, one of their largest revenue sources. Even one consumer refinancing a mortgage represents tens of thousands of dollars in lost interest revenue.
I pledge to close my wells fargo checking or savings account
Closing a deposit account and moving to a credit union or competing bank removes Wells Fargo's ability to use your deposits for lending and eliminates monthly fee revenue. This is the most direct and impactful consumer action available.
Target
ExxonMobil / Exxon Rewards Card (Synchrony Bank)
ExxonMobil has repeatedly framed its positions in business and economic terms — cost of transition, shareholder returns, energy security — not as a values statement or identity-defining mission. ExxonMobil spent over $55 million funding climate denial think tanks and organizations between 1998-2014 (per Union of Concerned Scientists documentation), directly undermining public and legislative support for green energy investment.
Better alternatives
Ways to take a stand
I pledge to delete the exxon mobil rewards+ app
Removing the app disengages you from ExxonMobil's loyalty ecosystem and reduces the behavioral data they collect on your fuel purchases. It takes under a minute and signals disengagement from their rewards program.
I pledge to stop using exxonmobil and mobil stations for one month
Fueling up at competitor stations (Shell, BP, Chevron, independent stations) directly reduces ExxonMobil's retail fuel revenue. Even a short-term shift sends a measurable signal if done collectively.
I pledge to cancel my exxon rewards card (synchrony bank)
Closing your Exxon Rewards credit card eliminates interchange fee revenue that benefits both ExxonMobil and Synchrony Bank, and removes you from their co-branded financial product ecosystem.
I pledge to switch my regular gas station to a non-exxonmobil brand permanently
Making a permanent switch away from all ExxonMobil and Mobil-branded stations creates lasting revenue loss and shifts your spending to competitors. This is one of the most direct economic levers available to drivers.
I pledge to divest from exxonmobil stock or mutual funds with xom holdings
Selling personal holdings in ExxonMobil (XOM) or requesting your financial advisor move you out of funds heavily weighted in XOM applies financial market pressure and aligns your portfolio with your values.
I pledge to switch away from exxonmobil home heating oil or lubricant products
Consumers who use ExxonMobil-branded heating oil, motor oil, or industrial lubricants (Mobil 1, etc.) can switch to competitor brands, cutting into ExxonMobil's downstream product revenue.