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THE CCOPERATIVE BANK Do you object
to countries that deny people their human rights? Help cut off
the money supply from oppressive regimes Countries that deny their
citizens human rights have to get their money from somewhere if they are to
survive. But deprive them of the ability to borrow, attract
international investment or process cash and they simply cannot
function. Because the hard fact is that money really does make
the world go round. And stopping the money from getting to these types of
countries can help exert pressure for change. Which is why the
Co-operative Bank has taken a stand. We now refuse to invest in such regimes.
With the Co-operative Bank you know you won't be supporting them
The Co-operative Bank believes a financial institution should do more
than simply express concern about such countries. We believe we should actively
support those involved in combating these unacceptable regimes. Which
is why our Ethical Policy clearly states that we will not invest in any country
that oppresses, tortures or takes away human rights, nor will we finance the
manufacture of weapons for such regimes. And that's why all our
customers know their money is not being used to back them. Who we are- and what we stand for The
Co-operative Bank has always stood for socially responsible values since it was
first formed in the early days of co-operation back in the 1870's. Our Ethical
Policy was formally announced in 1992, but this was simply following our Bank's
traditional outlook and values first established over 100 years ago.
In addition to refusing investment in oppressive regimes, it also makes
clear: · we will not finance companies that needlessly damage
the environment · we will not invest in businesses
involved in animal experimentation for cosmetic purposes
· we will not support any organisation involved in blood
sports or companies using exploitative factory farming
methods · we will not provide financial services to tobacco
product manufacturers · we will not use our finances
to speculate against the pound · we will actively seek out
individuals, commercial enterprises and non- commercial
organisations who have a complementary ethical stance. Where your bank can really make a difference
Switching your current account to the the Co-operative Bank is
simple. And it won't just give you the security of knowing
exactly where your money goes. It will give us the support to
challenge many accepted - but unacceptable - financial practices for the first
time and exert a real pressure for change. Time to stand up and be
counted The Co-operative Bank believes it's time to take a
stand. We're making our ethical stance clear. We're making our principles
plain. If you would like to do the same, simply return this
request form or phone us on 0800 828 000 to find out what you could gain by
banking with us.
问答题
Governments which can't get money will not ______
【正确答案】survive
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The Co-operative Bank will not ______ in countries with oppressive governments.
【正确答案】invest
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The Bank intends to ______ people who oppose such governments.
【正确答案】support
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The Bank was founded in the ______ but its new ethical policy wasn't made public until ______
【正确答案】1870s 1992
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The Bank refuses to invest in companies whose products it considers to be ______
【正确答案】bad/harmful
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The Bank tries to invest in companies that share its ______
【正确答案】beliefs/policy/values
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The Bank's funds are not used to ______ against the pound.
【正确答案】speculate
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When you put your money in ______ banks you don't know ______your money is going.