Posts by Hannah Feakes
Green Century on the road
Sustainable Investing Conferences in 2022 Green Century attended a variety of sustainable investing conferences in 2022. As people got back to in-person events, event turnout increased and enthusiasm for exploring trends in sustainable investing is high. Some of the most recent conferences we attended include: Financial Planning Association National Conference Investment News ESG Summit American…
Read MoreAnnie Sanders: Reporting back on my first few months as Green Century’s director of shareholder advocacy
It’s hard to believe I started as Green Century’s director of shareholder advocacy just four months ago. I want to share what my first few months on the job have been like beyond the words “whirlwind” and “inspiring” – though that could certainly sum it up! Since the beginning of July, Green Century’s advocacy team…
Read MoreInsightia Monthly interviews Annie Sanders and Andrea Ranger on all things shareholder advocacy | Going Green
Insightia Monthly magazine GOING GREEN December 2022 By Rebecca Sherratt An interview with Annie Sanders, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, and Andrea Ranger, Shareholder Advocate, at Green Century Capital Management. Founded in 1991, Green Century is an investment advisory firm based in Massachusetts that manages environmentally responsible funds. Green Century’s sustainability proposals target a…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Green Century shareholder proposal results in new Jack in the Box* animal welfare commitment
Media Contacts: Andrea Ranger, Shareholder Advocate, aranger@greencentury.com, 781-349-2813; Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@greencentury.com, 678-427-1671 BOSTON, January 19, 2023 – In exchange for the withdrawal of a Green Century° shareholder proposal, San Diego-based Jack in the Box restaurants announced it will switch to 100% “group housed” pork by the end of 2026. In this…
Read MoreReuters article featuring Leslie Samuelrich | ESG: The investment world’s troubled teen is forced to grow up
By Peyton Fleming Investment in environment, social and governance funds is approaching $40 trillion this year. But only a fraction is helping to fight climate change, Peyton Fleming reports With public attention on climate change and other sustainability threats rising, environment, social and governance (ESG) investing has taken off, spawning a myriad of fund products…
Read MoreTop Ten Green Century Highlights from 2022
2022 was a big year for Green Century. Thank you, the investors in the Green Century Funds, for your commitment to align your investments with your values, your steadfast support during a challenging market, and your dedication to making a positive impact in our world. We work with companies to secure improved environmental policies and practices…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: McDonald’s* takes step back from antibiotics reduction goal; Green Century files shareholder proposal asking for reinstatement of original commitment
Media Contacts: Andrea Ranger, Shareholder Advocate, aranger@greencentury.com, 781-349-2813 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@greencentury.com, 678-427-1671 Boston, December 27, 2022 – McDonald’s issued an update Tuesday to its antibiotics policy for its global beef supply chain. The update sets targets for the “responsible use” of medically important antibiotics. While demonstrating some progress, the new policy does…
Read MoreSysco shareholders call for less plastic packaging
Media Contacts: Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@greencentury.com, 678-427-1671 Annie Sanders, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, asanders@greencentury.com, 773-272-6691 BOSTON, November 18, 2022 – A notable 92% of Sysco shareholders voted Friday in favor of a Green Century° shareholder proposal urging the company to issue a report to determine if and how the company can increase the…
Read MoreRELEASE: Green Century shareholder proposal prompts Costco* commitment to set new climate emissions reduction targets
Media Contacts: Annie Sanders, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, asanders@greencentury.com, 773-272-6691 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@greencentury.com, 678-427-1671 Boston, November 14, 2022 – In response to a Green Century° shareholder proposal, Costco,* one of the largest retailers in the world, has committed to setting climate emissions reduction targets for its full value chain — cumulatively called…
Read MoreThe Timken Company* sets first greenhouse gas emissions reduction target after Green Century shareholder proposal
Media Contacts: Andrea Ranger, Shareholder Advocate, aranger@greencentury.com, 781-249-2813 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@greencentury.com, 678-427-1671 BOSTON, November 10, 2022 – A year after Green Century° filed a shareholder proposal calling on The Timken Company (Timken) to adopt short-, medium- and long-term science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets, the company has taken a strong first step toward…
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