It was pleasing to see the news this morning that Triodos, the environmental & social investment bank, are doing well.

According to Third Sector, the charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprise website, Triodos Bank has increased lending & investment by 73% over the last year.

HSBC are the latest corporation to want your green.

"Why not do your bit and help the environment by Going Green with an HSBC current account?"

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation are currently promoting themselves in a "go green" promotion where they promise not to send you paper bills and to contact you only via email or phone wherever possible in order to save paper.