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CountryFaithDenominationInstitution NameType of InstitutionType of divestmentURLQuotes from leadersQuotes from leaders (English)
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CanadaChristianCatholic ChurchArchdiocese of GatineauDioceseFull divestmenthttps://www.diocesegatineau.org/"Nous travaillons à annuler notre empreinte carbone. Depuis 2015 nous avons le programme de désinvestissement carbone."
Père Hyacinthe Allagbe, répondant diocésain et leader d'une équipe de promotion de la lutte contre le changement climatique dans l'Archidiocèse de Gatineau
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EcuadorChristianEcumenicalIglesias y Mineria - Ecuador ChapterLay organizationFull divestmenthttps://iglesiasymineria.org/"La desinversión en combustibles fósiles y en minería depredadora es una necesidad urgente para las comunidades que han decidido vivir en paz y armonía con la naturaleza y las formas de vida económicas que mantienen nuestros pueblos ancestrales en sintonía con el llamado de la encíclica Laudato Si, y el llamado de Paz del Papa León XIV."
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France / Belgium / Luxembourg / Greece / Mauritius / La RéunionChristianCatholic ChurchJesuit French-speaking Province of Western Europe (Compagnie de Jésus - Province Europe Occidentale Francophone)Religious orderFull divestmenthttp://www.jesuites.com"Nous avons renoncé à investir dans les énergies fossiles car il est essentiel de protéger notre maison commune. Le soin pour notre maison commune, pour notre planète est la quatrième préférence apostolique universelle de la Compagnie de Jésus. Une priorité portée par tous les jésuites et leurs collaborateurs."
Franck Delorme SJ, Econome de Province, Compagnie de Jésus - Province Europe Occidentale Francophone
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France / BelgiumChristianCatholic ChurchFranciscan Friars (Order of Friars Minor) - France and Belgium ProvinceReligious orderFull divestmenthttps://franciscains.fr/
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FranceChristianCatholic ChurchLutte et ContemplationLay organizationFull divestmenthttps://lutte-et-contemplation.org/"Lutte & Contemplation a pour raison d'être l'action pour la justice écologique et sociale. Nous recherchons une cohérence en plaçant nos quelques ressources financières dans une banque éthique, qui ne finance pas les énergies fossiles. Nous avons à coeur de nous inscrire dans cette démarche de désinvestissement et avons interpellé plusieurs diocèses ou congrégations pour y participer également !"
Joseph Groccia, membre de l'équipe de coordination de Lutte & Contemplation
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Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Lithuania / LatviaChristianCatholic ChurchJesuit Central European ProvinceReligious orderFull divestmenthttps://www.jesuiten.org/"Der Klimawandel bedroht unsere Umwelt und das Leben auf unserem Planeten. Besonders betroffen sind die ärmeren Menschen im Globalen Süden, die am wenigsten zu den Ursachen des Klimawandels beitragen und nur begrenzte Mittel haben, sich zu schützen. Wenn wir Jesuiten uns für die Bewahrung der Schöpfung einsetzen, sind wir gerade in Europa aufgerufen, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und an der Seite der Menschen in den stärker betroffenen Regionen zu stehen. Der Ausstieg aus der Unterstützung fossiler Energiegewinnung ist ein konkreter Beitrag dazu. Unsere finanziellen Investitionen, die wir beispielsweise für die Ausbildung und Altersvorsorge der Ordensmitglieder benötigen, folgen bereits ethischen Richtlinien. Diese werden wir nun verschärfen und konsequent aus allen fossilen Investitionen aussteigen. So leisten wir einen Beitrag zu einer lebenswerten Zukunft – für uns und kommende Generationen."
P. Thomas Hollweck SJ, Provinzial der Jesuiten in Zentraleuropa
"Climate change threatens our environment and life on our planet. Those particularly affected are the poorer people in the Global South, who contribute least to the causes of climate change and have only limited means to protect themselves. When we Jesuits commit ourselves to the preservation of creation, we in Europe in particular are called upon to take responsibility and stand alongside the people in the regions that are most affected. Divesting from fossil fuel energy production is a concrete contribution to this. Our financial investments, which we need for the education and retirement provision of members of the order, for example, already follow ethical guidelines. We will now tighten these guidelines and consistently divest from all fossil fuel investments. In this way, we are contributing to a future worth living – for us and for coming generations."
Fr Thomas Hollweck SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits in Central Europe
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GermanyChristianCatholic ChurchPax-Bank für Kirche und CaritasReligious bankFull divestmenthttps://www.pax-bkc.de/"Wir von der Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas verstehen uns als christlich-nachhaltige Bank. Unser Handeln basiert auf den christlichen Grundsätzen Gerechtigkeit, Frieden und Bewahrung der Schöpfung. Wir sind uns bewusst, dass ökologische Nachhaltigkeit die grundlegende Voraussetzung für alles menschliche Leben ist. Ein zentraler Bestandteil zur Rettung unseres Planeten ist die Dekarbonisierung, die nur durch die Transformation von Unternehmen der fossilen Brennstoffindustrie erreicht werden kann.“
Jutta Hinrichs, Bereichsleiterin Nachhaltigkeit & Kommunikation, Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas eG
"As “Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas”, we see ourselves as a Christian sustainable bank. We put sustainability in concrete terms with the guiding principles of justice, peace, integrity of creation, and protection of the human person. We are aware that ecological sustainability is the basic precondition for all human life.
"One key element to save our planet is decarbonization, and that can only be achieved by the transformation of fossil fuel companies."
Jutta Hinrichs, Head of Sustainability & Communication at Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas eG
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GermanyChristianCatholic ChurchSteyler Ethik BankReligious bankFull divestmenthttps://www.steyler-bank.de/“As the only European congregation bank, it is essential that we align our investments with the integrity of creation, acting in the spirit of JPIC. Therefore, we excluded fossil fuels several years ago. When investing, it is important to address a future-oriented vision of the world and consider how we want to live together. It is our hope for a better world that defines Steyler Ethik Bank as well as many Christian investors worldwide.”
Norbert Wolf, CEO Steyler Ethik Bank
“As the only European congregation bank, it is essential that we align our investments with the integrity of creation, acting in the spirit of JPIC. Therefore, we excluded fossil fuels several years ago. When investing, it is important to address a future-oriented vision of the world and consider how we want to live together. It is our hope for a better world that defines Steyler Ethik Bank as well as many Christian investors worldwide.”
Norbert Wolf, CEO Steyler Ethik Bank
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GermanyChristianCatholic ChurchSteyler Mission Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft für Auswärtige MissionenReligious institutionFull divestmenthttps://www.steyler-mission.de/"For many years we have excluded investments in fossil fuels, as they contradict our investment guidelines and, as Steyler Missionaries since 1875, we are committed to the protection of creation."
Martin Wielens, Managing Director, Steyler Mission
"For many years we have excluded investments in fossil fuels, as they contradict our investment guidelines and, as Steyler Missionaries since 1875, we are committed to the protection of creation."
Martin Wielens, Managing Director, Steyler Mission
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ItalyChristianCatholic ChurchArchdiocese of LuccaDioceseFull divestmenthttps://www.diocesilucca.it/“L’impegno di tutta la Chiesa per una seria conversione ecologica, volta alla custodia della terra e delle creature, passa anche attraverso precise scelte comunitarie, che migliorano le prassi istituzionali e sono di stimolo alle decisioni personali. Il progressivo abbandono delle fonti fossili e l’utilizzo di energie rinnovabili è una di queste: al progetto delle comunità energetiche, si aggiunge l’adesione ai processi di investimento "fossil free". Spero che tutta la nostra comunità diocesana faccia passi in avanti in direzione di una sostenibilità che esprime rispetto per il creato e amore per il Creatore.”
Arcivescovo di Lucca S.E. Mons. Paolo Giulietti
“The Church's commitment to a serious ecological conversion, aimed at protecting the earth and its creatures, also involves specific community decisions that improve institutional practices and inspire personal decisions. The progressive abandonment of fossil fuels and the use of renewable energy is one of these: in addition to the energy community project, we are also adhering to ‘fossil-free’ investment processes. I hope that our entire diocesan community will take steps towards sustainability that expresses respect for creation and love for the Creator.”
Archbishop Paolo Giulietti, Archbishop of Lucca
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ItalyChristianCatholic ChurchArchdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-MontalcinoDioceseFull divestmenthttps://www.arcidiocesi.siena.it/"Il nostro impegno per il disinvestimento non è solo una decisione economica, ma anche morale: una testimonianza che la fede deve illuminare ogni aspetto della vita, incluso il modo in cui ci prendiamo cura della nostra casa comune. La decarbonizzazione è un atto di giustizia, di amore per i poveri e di speranza per le generazioni future come ci ha indicato papa Francesco. Questo impegno esprime anche la nostra solidarietà con coloro che subiscono le conseguenze di conflitti spesso alimentati dalla dipendenza dai combustibili fossili, un tema affrontato più volte anche da papa Leone XIV che ha chiesto di porre rimedio al fatto che la "nostra terra sta cadendo in rovina"."
S.Em. Card. Augusto Paolo Lojudice, Cardinale Arcivescovo di Siena - Colle di Val d'Elsa - Montalcino e Vescovo di Montepulciano - Chiusi - Pienza
"Our commitment to divestment is not only an economic decision, but also a moral one: a testimony that faith must illuminate every aspect of life, including the way we care for our Common Home. Decarbonization is an act of justice, of love for the poor, and of hope for future generations, as Pope Francis has shown us. This commitment also expresses our solidarity with those suffering the consequences of conflicts often fueled by dependence on fossil fuels, a theme addressed repeatedly by Pope Leo XIV, who called for a remedy for the fact that "our earth is falling into ruin"."
Cardinal Augusto Paolo Lojudice, Archbishop of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino and Bishop of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza
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ItalyChristianCatholic ChurchDiocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-PienzaDioceseFull divestmenthttps://www.montepulcianochiusipienza.it/"Il nostro impegno per il disinvestimento non è solo una decisione economica, ma anche morale: una testimonianza che la fede deve illuminare ogni aspetto della vita, incluso il modo in cui ci prendiamo cura della nostra casa comune. La decarbonizzazione è un atto di giustizia, di amore per i poveri e di speranza per le generazioni future come ci ha indicato papa Francesco. Questo impegno esprime anche la nostra solidarietà con coloro che subiscono le conseguenze di conflitti spesso alimentati dalla dipendenza dai combustibili fossili, un tema affrontato più volte anche da papa Leone XIV che ha chiesto di porre rimedio al fatto che la "nostra terra sta cadendo in rovina"."
S.Em. Card. Augusto Paolo Lojudice, Cardinale Arcivescovo di Siena - Colle di Val d'Elsa - Montalcino e Vescovo di Montepulciano - Chiusi - Pienza
"Our commitment to divestment is not only an economic decision, but also a moral one: a testimony that faith must illuminate every aspect of life, including the way we care for our Common Home. Decarbonization is an act of justice, of love for the poor, and of hope for future generations, as Pope Francis has shown us. This commitment also expresses our solidarity with those suffering the consequences of conflicts often fueled by dependence on fossil fuels, a theme addressed repeatedly by Pope Leo XIV, who called for a remedy for the fact that "our earth is falling into ruin"."
Cardinal Augusto Paolo Lojudice, Archbishop of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino and Bishop of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza
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ItalyChristianCatholic ChurchDiocese of CremonaDioceseFull divestmenthttps://www.diocesidicremona.it/"Il nostro impegno al disinvestimento dal fossile, scelta fondamentale per la transizione energetica, si è concretizzato anche in un lavoro capillare di coordinamento per la realizzazione di CER che vedono le parrocchie promotrici, assieme a Comuni e ad Enti del Terzo settore e Fondazioni; sono 72 gli enti sino a oggi coinvolti con il progetto Comunità Energetiche Rinnovabili (CER) promosso dalla Diocesi di Cremona grazie alla costituzione, a fine dell’anno 2024, di 6 CER sul territorio diocesano in 27 comuni delle province di Cremona, Bergamo e Mantova. Realtà già operative e pronte a raccogliere l’adesione dei privati cittadini e delle piccole e medie imprese. A queste CER si aggiungerà presto una settima comunità per la città di Cremona, sul medesimo modello organizzativo delle altre già costituite.
"Nell’ultima conferenza stampa, in occasione dell’avvio del progetto di costituzione della CER “Città di Cremona” il vescovo di Cremona, mons. Antonio Napolioni, ha sottolineato «lo stile di partecipazione ecclesiale ai movimenti di cambiamento sociale ispirati alla ricerca del bene comune, secondo il magistero sociale della Chiesa. Ed in particolare della Laudato Sì».
«La sfida ambientale e quella di una economia di solidarietà, la cura dei processi democratici e partecipativi – ha sottolineato il vescovo – sono questioni che non possono vederci distratti o disimpegnati, né ideologicamente divisi, perché è in gioco il futuro dell’umanità nella sua casa comune. Cremona può così ulteriormente onorare la sua tradizione di città a dimensione umana, ricca di esperienze solidali che alimentano la speranza»."
Eugenio Bignardi, direttore dell'Ufficio Pastorale Sociale e Lavoro - Diocesi di Cremona
"Our commitment to divestment from fossil fuels, a fundamental choice for the energy transition, has also been reflected in extensive coordination efforts for the creation of Renewable Energy Communities, which parishes are promoting, along with municipalities, third-sector organizations, and foundations. To date, 72 organizations have been involved in the Renewable Energy Communities project, promoted by the Diocese of Cremona, thanks to the establishment, at the end of 2024, of six Renewable Energy Communities within the diocese in 27 municipalities in the provinces of Cremona, Bergamo, and Mantua. These organizations are already operational and ready to welcome the participation of private citizens and small and medium-sized businesses. A seventh community for the city of Cremona will soon be added to these Renewable Energy Communities, based on the same organizational model as those already established.
At the latest press conference, on the occasion of the launch of the project to establish the "City of Cremona" Renewable Energy Community, the Bishop of Cremona, Bishop Antonio Napolioni, emphasized "the style of ecclesial participation in social change movements inspired by the pursuit of the common good, according to the social teaching of the Church, and in particular Laudato Si'.
"The environmental challenge and that of a solidarity economy, the care for democratic and participatory processes," the bishop emphasized, "are issues that cannot keep us distracted or disengaged, nor ideologically divided, because the future of humanity in its common home is at stake. Cremona can thus further honor its tradition as a city in a human dimension, rich in experiences of solidarity that nourish hope.""
Eugenio Bignardi, direttore dell'Ufficio Pastorale Sociale e Lavoro - Diocesi di Cremona
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ItalyChristianCatholic ChurchComunità del diaconato in Italia (Community of the Diaconate in Italy)Lay organizationFull divestmenthttps://www.comunitadiaconato.com/
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ItalyChristianCatholic ChurchAgenzia Scalabriniana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo (Scalabrinian Agency for Development Cooperation)Lay organizationFull divestmenthttps://www.ascs.it/"Crediamo come associazione che lavora e vive al fianco di migranti e rifugiati che il cambiamento climatico sia una delle cause più tragiche delle migrazioni forzate e non possiamo girarci dall'altra parte in questo momento cosi delicato."
Emanuele Selleri, Direttore Esecutivo, Agenzia Scalabriniana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo
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ItalyChristianCatholic ChurchMovimento Rinascita Cristiana (Christian Renewal Movement)Lay organizationCoal and tar sandshttps://www.rinascitacristiana.org/"Fedeli al messaggio della Laudato Si' vogliamo portare l'apporto del nostro movimento ecclesiale di laici e di cittadini nella difesa dell'ambiente sia nel nostro Paese che nel mondo, specialmente nei Paesi più poveri."
Francesca Tittoni, Segreteria Nazionale, Movimento Rinascita Cristiana
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Netherlands / Belgium (Flanders)ChristianCatholic ChurchJesuits in the European Low Countries (Netherlands and Flanders)Religious orderFull divestmenthttps://www.jezuieten.org/"Nous avons renoncé à investir dans les énergies fossiles, car cela est essentiel pour protéger notre maison commune. Le soin pour notre maison commune est une des préférences apostoliques de la Compagnie de Jésus, les Jésuites."
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United KingdomChristianCatholic ChurchDiscalced Carmelites of WolverhamptonReligious orderFull divestmenthttps://www.carmel-in-wolverhampton.org.uk/"In recent years, especially since Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical, ‘Laudato Si’’, our community of Discalced Carmelites in Wolverhampton, UK, has become more and more aware of the dreadful crisis facing the beautiful planet God has created for us and all living beings to inhabit. We have taken steps to reduce, recycle, re-use and simplify our lives, in accordance with our vow of poverty and the mind of the Catholic Church, but now we feel it is time to take further action by also addressing our finances. For the sake of the world as we know it, we feel it is imperative that we stop exploiting its natural resources and devastating the most vulnerable places and peoples who live there. For this reason, we have decided to divest from all fossil fuel companies as soon as possible and, instead, to invest in renewable energy. We are therefore delighted to add our name to the list of religious institutions committing to divestment in the global announcement of 18th November 2025."
Sr Jane Edmunds, Accounts Officer, Wolverhampton Carmel
"In recent years, especially since Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical, ‘Laudato Si’’, our community of Discalced Carmelites in Wolverhampton, UK, has become more and more aware of the dreadful crisis facing the beautiful planet God has created for us and all living beings to inhabit. We have taken steps to reduce, recycle, re-use and simplify our lives, in accordance with our vow of poverty and the mind of the Catholic Church, but now we feel it is time to take further action by also addressing our finances. For the sake of the world as we know it, we feel it is imperative that we stop exploiting its natural resources and devastating the most vulnerable places and peoples who live there. For this reason, we have decided to divest from all fossil fuel companies as soon as possible and, instead, to invest in renewable energy. We are therefore delighted to add our name to list of religious institutions committing to divestment in the global announcement of 18th November 2025."
Sr Jane Edmunds, Accounts Officer, Wolverhampton Carmel
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United StatesChristianCatholic ChurchMaryknoll Fathers and BrothersReligious orderFull divestmenthttps://maryknollsociety.org/"The title Fossil Fuels includes the direct or support equipment or materials that extract coal, oil or gas which has been proven to pollute our atmosphere such that these products result in climate change. Realizing the damage such exposure has already affected our life-giving atmosphere and in keeping in harmony with Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Sí, we are compelled to support the recovery of our life-giving atmosphere. Thus, we exclude from our investment portfolio any company that extracts such products as coal, oil or gas or assist such companies in so doing."
Fr Joe LaMar, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
"The title Fossil Fuels includes the direct or support equipment or materials that extract coal, oil or gas which has been proven to pollute our atmosphere such that these products result in climate change. Realizing the damage such exposure has already affected our life-giving atmosphere and in keeping in harmony with Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Sí, we are compelled to support the recovery of our life-giving atmosphere. Thus, we exclude from our investment portfolio any company that extracts such products as coal, oil or gas or assist such companies in so doing."
Fr Joe LaMar, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
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United StatesChristianCatholic ChurchDaughters of Charity - Province of St LouiseReligious orderFull divestmenthttps://daughtersofcharity.org/"The Daughters thought long and hard before making a decision to divest of fossil fuels. We aren’t sure our divesting has a significant impact on the “industry” of fossil fuels, and we also know that the world is still dependent on fossil fuels to keep everything running. But when it came down to it, in good conscience we could no longer benefit from an industry that is so extractive and destructive. In some ways, our decision says “not on our dime”. In other ways, it says the Daughters of Charity stand with those who suffer from destructive lifestyles. Are we perfect ourselves and always consistent in our choices, no, but we are trying to make choices for the world and for the poor."
Sr Teresa George, Provincial, Daughters of Charity - Province of St Louise
"The Daughters thought long and hard before making a decision to divest of fossil fuels. We aren’t sure our divesting has a significant impact on the “industry” of fossil fuels, and we also know that the world is still dependent on fossil fuels to keep everything running. But when it came down to it, in good conscience we could no longer benefit from an industry that is so extractive and destructive. In some ways, our decision says “not on our dime”. In other ways, it says the Daughters of Charity stand with those who suffer from destructive lifestyles. Are we perfect ourselves and always consistent in our choices, no, but we are trying to make choices for the world and for the poor."
Sr Teresa George, Provincial, Daughters of Charity - Province of St Louise
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42 of the member institutions of the Arbeitskreis Kirchlicher Investoren (AKI) [1]:
"Die Mitglieder des AKI, zu denen alle Landeskirchen in Deutschland gehören, eint die Überzeugung, dass Geld anzulegen nicht bedeutet, Verantwortung abzulegen. Im Gegenteil: Indem sie Unternehmen ausschließen, die mit mehr als 5 Prozent Umsatz Kohle fördern sowie die unkonventionelle Förderung von Öl und Gas betreiben, übernehmen sie Verantwortung vor Gott und den Menschen dafür, was mit ihrem Geld geschieht. Kohle, Ölsand und Ölschiefer sind die fossilen Energieträger mit der schlechtesten Treibhausgas- und Umweltbilanz. Im AKI wird die Anwendung dieser Ausschlusskriterien ergänzt durch weitere Instrumente der ethisch-nachhaltigen Geldanlage wie die Bevorzugung von Unternehmen, die sich auf wissenschaftsbasierte Klimaziele verpflichtet haben. Wir wenden auch das gestaltende Instrument des Engagements an, also die aktive Einflussnahme von Investoren auf Anlageobjekte mit dem Ziel der Verbesserung des Klimamanagements von Unternehmen."
Dr. Jörg Mayer, AKI-Vorsitzender
"The members of the AKI, which includes all regional churches in Germany, are united by the conviction that investing money does not mean abdicating responsibility. On the contrary: By excluding companies that derive more than 5 percent of their revenues from the extraction of coal or from unconventional oil and gas production, they assume responsibility before God and humanity for what happens to their money. Coal, oil sands and oil shale are the fossil fuels with the worst greenhouse gas and environmental footprints. At AKI, the application of these exclusion criteria is supplemented by other instruments of ethical and sustainable investment, such as preferential treatment of companies that have committed to science-based climate targets. We also apply the formative tool of engagement, i.e., the active influence of investors on investment projects with the aim of improving companies' climate management."
Dr. Jörg Mayer, AKI Chairman
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Kirche in Deutschland (Protestant Church in Germany)National ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.ekd.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Landeskirche Anhalts (Protestant Church of Anhalt)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttps://www.landeskirche-anhalts.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Landeskirche in Baden (Protestant Church in Baden)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.ekiba.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Bayern (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.bayern-evangelisch.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisch-lutherische Landeskirche in Braunschweig (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brunswick)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.landeskirche-braunschweig.de/aktuell0/aktuell.html
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchBremische Evangelische Kirche (Protestant Church of Bremen)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.kirche-bremen.de/index2.php
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisch-lutherische Landeskirche Hannovers (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttps://www.landeskirche-anhalts.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Kirche von Kurhessen-Waldeck (Protestant Church of Hesse Electorate - Waldeck)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.ekkw.de/index.php
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchLippische Landeskirche (Church of Lippe)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttps://www.lippische-landeskirche.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Kirche in Mitteldeutschland (Protestant Church in Central Germany)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.ekmd.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Norddeutschland (Nordkirche) (Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Germany)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttps://www.nordkirche.de/"Als Nordkirche übernehmen wir Verantwortung dafür, dass unsere finanziellen Mittel im Einklang mit unserem Auftrag eingesetzt werden – zum Wohl der Menschen und der Schöpfung. Deshalb haben wir in unserer Anlagerichtlinien klare Ausschlusskriterien für Investitionen in fossile Energien festgelegt. Mit der Beteiligung an der gemeinsamen Divestment-Veröffentlichung bekräftigen wir öffentlich, was wir bereits in unserer Finanzpraxis verankert haben: Wir investieren nicht in die Zerstörung der Schöpfung, sondern in ihre Bewahrung. Als Kirche wollen wir damit auch ein Zeichen setzen: Für eine Wirtschaft, die das Leben fördert. Für Klimagerechtigkeit, die nicht an Grenzen haltmacht. Unser Handeln gründet im Glauben daran, dass Gott uns diese Erde anvertraut hat – und dass wir sie mit Verantwortung und Respekt gestalten sollen."
Oberkirchenrätin Heike Hardell, Finanzdezernentin der Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche in Norddeutschland (Nordkirche)
“As the North Church, we take responsibility for ensuring that our financial resources are used in accordance with our mission – for the well-being of humanity and creation. Therefore, we have established clear exclusion criteria for investments in fossil fuels in our investment guidelines. By participating in the joint divestment statement, we are publicly reaffirming what we have already enshrined in our financial practices: We do not invest in the destruction of creation, but in its preservation. As a church, we also want to send a signal: for an economy that promotes life, for climate justice that knows no borders. Our actions are based on the belief that God has entrusted this earth to us – and that we are to shape it with responsibility and respect.”
Heike Hardell. Senior Church Councillor and Finance Officer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany (North Church)
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Oldenburg (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oldenburg)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.kirche-oldenburg.de/startseite.html
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Kirche der Pfalz (Protestant Church of the Palatinate)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttps://www.evkirchepfalz.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Kirche im Rheinland (Protestant Church of the Rhineland)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.ekir.de/www/index.php
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisch-Lutherische Landeskirche Sachsens (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.evlks.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisch-Lutherische Landeskirche Schaumburg-Lippe (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Schaumburg-Lippe)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.landeskirche-schaumburg-lippe.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Kirche von Westfalen (Protestant Church of Westphalia)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttp://www.evangelisch-in-westfalen.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisch-reformierte Kirche (Evangelical Reformed Church)Regional ChurchCoal and tar sandshttps://reformiert.de/startseite.html
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Bank eGFinancial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttps://www.eb.de/ueber-uns.html
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchBank für Kirche und Diakonie eG - KD-Bank Financial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttps://www.kd-bank.de/institutionen.html
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Ruhegehaltskasse in DarmstadtFinancial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttp://www.erk.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchNorddeutsche Kirchliche Versorgungskasse (NKVK) Financial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttps://www.nkvk.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchVERKA VK Kirchliche Vorsorge VVaGFinancial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttps://www.verka-vk.de/index.php
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchStiftung Altersversorgung der Pastorinnen, Pastoren, Kirchenbeamtinnen und Kirchenbeamten der NordkircheFinancial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttps://kirchenrecht-nordkirche.de/pdf/41365.pdf
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchKirchliche Zusatzversorgungskasse der Evangelisch-lutherischen Landeskirche Hannovers Financial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttp://www.kzvk-hannover.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung (Protestant Agency for Diakonie and Development)Charitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttp://www.brot-fuer-die-welt.de/ueber-uns/ein-werk-der-kirchen/evangelisches-werk-fuer-diakonie-und-entwicklung.html
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchJohannesstift DiakonieCharitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttps://www.pgdiakonie.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchCommunität Christusbruderschaft Selbitz (Community of the Christ-Brotherhood Selbitz)Religious OrderCoal and tar sandshttps://christusbruderschaft.de/de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchDachstiftung DiakonieCharitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttp://www.dachstiftung-diakonie.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchDiakonie Württemberg Charitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttps://www.diakonie-wuerttemberg.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchDiako Thüringen Charitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttp://www.diako-thueringen.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchDiakoneo KdöR Charitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttps://www.diakoneo.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchDienste für Menschen Charitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttps://dienste-fuer-menschen.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchDeutscher Evangelischer Kirchentag (German Evangelical Church Assembly)OtherCoal and tar sandshttps://www.kirchentag.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelischer Kirchenkreis Düsseldorf Local churchCoal and tar sandshttps://www.evdus.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Mission in Solidarität (Evangelical Mission in Solidarity)Mission agencyCoal and tar sandshttps://ems-online.org/mission-in-solidaritaet/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelischer Pfarrverein in WürttembergFinancial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttp://www.pfarrverein-wuerttemberg.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchEvangelische Stiftung Pflege Schönau Financial InstitutionCoal and tar sandshttps://stiftungschoenau.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchHerrnhuter Missionshilfe Mission agencyCoal and tar sandshttp://www.herrnhuter-missionshilfe.de/startseite/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchLandesausschuss für Innere Mission Charitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttp://www.lafim.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchStiftung Jugendhilfe aktiv Charitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttps://jugendhilfe-aktiv.de/
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GermanyChristianProtestant ChurchDie ZieglerschenCharitable organizationCoal and tar sandshttp://www.zieglersche.de/
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