Tools
Block Fossils Out is a set of digital activism tools for users to “block out” the online presence of fossil fuel companies and their financial supporters. It consists of:
A Chrome extension
It blocks-out the websites and social media pages of European coal, oil, and gas companies, and the financial institutions that support them. It also highlights the names of the companies whenever they appear online, creating a popup box with campaign and action information. Download it here >>
A Firefox add-on
It blocks-out the websites and social media pages of European coal, oil, and gas companies, and the financial institutions that support them. It also highlights the names of the companies whenever they appear online, creating a popup box with campaign and action information. Download it here>>
An Instagram Augmented Reality filter
With this users can target companies by creating Stories and social media posts in an engaging and interactive way. The filter applies a 3D virtual mask over the users’ face in selfie mode and they can choose a coal power plant or wind turbine as a background. Use it here>>
A Facebook Augmented Reality filter
With this users can target companies by creating Stories and social media posts in an engaging and interactive way. The filter applies a 3D virtual mask over the users’ face in selfie mode and they can choose a coal power plant or wind turbine as a background. Use it here>>Use the instagram filter
Share with your friends that you are taking action for the climate, and ask them to join you!
- Follow @europebeyondcoal on Instagram
- Click the face icon on our profile
- Use the filter to create a Story
- Use the #BlockFossilsOut hashtag
- Tag your friends (and @europebeyondcoal to get featured on our page)
- Spread the word! Ask your followers to try the effect too
Use the Facebook filter
Post your photo/video with this text:
We have a chance to make real progress on #climatechange,
but fossil fuel companies and their financial backers, are holding us back.
I’m going to #blockfossilsout until they stop fuelling the #climatecrisis,
you can too here: www.blockfossilsout.com
- Go to your Facebook profile
- Take a photo or video in the Facebook camera using our effect
- Post it to your timeline
- Use the #BlockFossilsOut hashtag
- Tag your friends (and @EuropeBeyondCoal to get featured on our page)
- Spread the word! Ask your followers to try the effect too
Who is blocked?
Download the extension, then click on the logos of the companies below to block them out. Click and send your message to as many as you can!
Updates
BNP Paribas
July 22, 2020
BNP Paribas adopted a robust exit strategy for electricity produced from coal, by 2030 in EU and the OECD, and by 2040 in all other countries. However: BNP Paribas remains on the block list, as it continues to support oil and gas companies like Total.
UniCredit
August 6, 2020
UniCredit has been removed from the block list because it adopted a coal exit strategy by 2028 globally, setting a great precedent internationally.
ZE PAK
November 9, 2020
ZE PAK has been removed from the block list for now because it announced plans to phase out all its coal plants and mines before 2030, mostly in favour of renewable energy, but it has to prove its commitment.
About
Who compiled the list of the blocked companies?
The list of European fossil fuel companies was compiled with help and expertise from Europe Beyond Coal, Greenpeace, Food & Water Europe, and Share Action.
Privacy
Block Fossils Out does not collect any personal information or browsing data. Each URL you visit is checked against a database in your browser alone, and beyond this we only collect basic, anonymised browser data available through the Chrome and Firefox stores. This includes the operating system and browser the extension is installed in, the country and language of install, and time of install. For more information, see the full privacy policy for the tools, and our general website privacy policy.
What does the yellow cross of Block Fossils Out branding mean?
The yellow cross is a symbol used by groups in Germany, such as Alle Dörfer bleiben (All Villages Stay), to show opposition to coal expansion and the destruction of villages. It stands for “Energy Democracy and people power in the resistance against fossil fuels”. Share it with us in solidarity with them and others fighting for a better future without fossils.
Use #BlockFossilsOut
And get featured on our website and social media accounts
