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

Amtrak (train travel — far lower carbon emissions per passenger mile, especially for routes under 500 miles) Brightline West (new high-speed rail, LA to Las Vegas corridor, opening 2028) Greyhound / FlixBus (intercity bus — among the lowest carbon footprints per mile) Megabus (low-cost intercity bus, carbon-efficient) Electric vehicle road trip (personal or rental EV, zero tailpipe emissions) Zipcar / Enterprise EV rentals (for regional travel avoiding flights) Videoconferencing / remote work (eliminate the trip entirely — Microsoft Teams, Zoom) Alaska Airlines (published net-zero 2040 commitment, Sustainable Aviation Fuel investment leader among U.S. carriers) United Airlines (largest SAF purchase commitments of any U.S. airline, 100% green by 2050 pledge) Southwest Airlines (carbon offset programs, fleet modernization reducing per-flight emissions)

Ways to take a stand

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

EVgo (EV public charging network, 100% renewable energy) ChargePoint (EV charging network, climate-focused infrastructure) Blink Charging (EV public charging, independent network) Tesla Supercharger (EV drivers, expanding to non-Tesla vehicles) Sunoco (independent US-based fuel retailer, not Big Oil supermajor) Costco Gas (member fuel, often lowest local price, no oil production arm) Local electric cooperatives (community-owned, often renewable-forward) Community solar programs (replace home energy tied to fossil fuel utilities) Green Mountain Energy (100% renewable electricity supplier, US-based) Arcadia Power (renewable energy matching, available nationwide) Native Energy (carbon offsetting and renewable energy certificates) Local biodiesel co-ops (community-owned, lower-carbon fuel alternative) REI Co-op (outdoor gear, worker and member values alignment — for Shell-branded outdoor products)

Ways to take a stand

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Amalgamated Bank (self-described 'socially responsible bank,' no fossil fuel financing, strong climate commitments) Beneficial State Bank (B Corp certified, mission-driven lending, explicit fossil fuel exclusions) Clean Energy Credit Union (NCUA-insured, specializes in financing solar, EVs, and green home improvements) Aspiration (fintech challenger bank, plants trees per purchase, fossil-fuel-free deposits, carbon footprint tracking) Sunrise Banks (B Corp certified, CDFI, committed to ESG lending standards) Local credit unions (member-owned, not-for-profit, generally no fossil fuel investment mandates — check your local options at MyCreditUnion.gov) Community Development Financial Institutions / CDFIs (mission-driven lenders focused on community impact — find one at CDFI Fund locator) Atmos Financial (deposits invested exclusively in climate-positive projects, FDIC-insured via partner bank) Ando Bank (deposits fund clean energy projects, carbon-neutral banking platform) Spring Bank (B Corp certified community bank, responsible lending focus)

Ways to take a stand

easy

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Shell with renewable energy commitments (has set net-zero targets and invests in EV charging) BP (Beyond Petroleum rebrand, solar/wind investments, net-zero 2050 pledge) Sunoco / Energy Transfer (regional fuel option for those seeking non-Exxon branded stations) Costco Gas (no branded fuel card, often lower prices, company has sustainability commitments) Chevron (competitor with stated climate transition investments, though still a major oil company) Penske/Sunoco fleet cards (alternative fleet/rewards card options) Synchrony Bank alternatives: Citi Double Cash Card (Citi has strong ESG commitments and green bond programs) Green America-certified credit unions (local credit unions for card replacement — no fossil fuel financing) Amalgamated Bank Visa (union-owned bank with explicit fossil fuel divestment policy) Clean Energy Federal Credit Union (focused on green lending and EV financing) EVgo / ChargePoint accounts (replace gas spending entirely with EV charging subscriptions) Community solar subscriptions (Arcadia, Community Energy — offset fossil fuel use at home) Propel Fuels (offers renewable diesel and biodiesel at select stations in CA and growing nationally)

Ways to take a stand

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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