The Out of Pocket report shows how fossil fuels are driving up the cost of living – through higher bills, public spending, and climate damage. Sharing this report directly with decision-makers is a simple but powerful way to make sure they see the evidence, show that people are paying attention, and call for real action.
Step 1: Choose your target
Think about who has influence over energy, finance, or public spending where you live. This could be:
- Your Member of Parliament or local representative
- A government minister (energy, finance, environment)
- A mayor or local official
Choose someone who has the power to act, or who should be held accountable.
Step 2: Deliver the report
You can do this in two simple ways:
Option A: Email
- Download the report
- Email it to your chosen decision-maker (most government officials’ email addresses are just a Google-search away!)
- Include a short message explaining why you’re sharing it
Keep it simple and clear. The goal is to make sure they receive it and understand why it matters.
Option B: In person (if possible)
- Print a copy of the report (or key pages)
- Deliver it to their office
- If you can, briefly explain why you’re there
You can do this alone or with others. Delivering it in person can make the message more visible and harder to ignore. And if you like, you may tag us on social media, too, so we can amplify your delivery action: Facebook | Bluesky | LinkedIn | Instagram
Step 3: Be clear about your message
When you share the report, keep your message focused:
- People are already paying several times over for fossil fuels
- This is not inevitable; it’s the result of political decisions
- Decision-makers must act to reduce costs and move away from fossil fuels
You don’t need to explain everything in the report. Just connect it to real-life impacts and why action is needed.
Step 4: Keep it respectful and simple
- Be clear and direct
- Keep your message short
- Stay respectful, even if you are frustrated
The goal is to be heard and taken seriously.
Step 5: Share and encourage others
If you’re comfortable, you can:
- Share what you did with others
- Encourage friends or your community to do the same
Seeing others take action can help build momentum.
Reminder
This is not about being perfect. It’s about making sure the report reaches the people who need to see it, and showing that people expect real action. Good luck!