Press Releases
Green Century’s press releases showcase our latest achievements in sustainable investing and shareholder advocacy, from securing meaningful corporate policy changes to advancing strategies to invest without fossil fuels. Stay up to date on how Green Century continues to help investors align their values with their financial goals while supporting our environment and the planet.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Expands Chemical Management Policy
Investors concerned over growing evidence of plastic toxicity Boston, January 25, 2024 – Responding to investors’ scrutiny, Keurig Dr Pepper has expanded its Chemical Management Policy to include forever chemicals PFAS, heavy metals and a family of plastic additives called bisphenols. The move comes after 185 investors coordinated by the Dutch Association of Investors for…
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Shareholders Miss Second Chance to Vote on Right to Repair at Deere
SEC blocks Green Century shareholder proposal on Right to Repair at Deere & Company Boston, January 25, 2024 – Shareholders will not get to vote on Deere & Company’s opposition to Right to Repair at the company’s Annual General Meeting this year after the SEC granted Deere’s no action request. This is the second time…
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Beach Plans? Hotel Plastics May Mar Your Vacation
Green Century Files Shareholder Proposals Asking Major Hotels To Cut Plastic Boston, January 10, 2024 – Dreaming of a pristine tropical escape this season? When you step out of your hotel, in addition to the hot sand between your toes, you may be surprised to find hundreds of plastic containers and bags littering the beach.…
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Applied Materials to Cut Carbon Emissions
Boston, January 4, 2023 – After filing a shareholder proposal, Green Century reached an agreement with Applied Materials, Inc. (Applied) to map out its strategy to cut carbon emissions by 2040. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Applied employs 39,000 people, and is one of the world’s largest semiconductor and flat panel display fabrication equipment suppliers. The…
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Costco Steps Up Efforts to Reduce Plastic in Response to Green Century Proposal
Contact Information: Douglass Guernsey, Shareholder Advocate, [email protected], 617-747-4447 Pam Podger, Communications Director, [email protected], 802-299-9495 (BOSTON, 10/10/23) – Green Century° reached a deal with Costco Wholesale* which committed to increased plastic footprint disclosures and a new 5-year plastic action plan. “We commend Costco for providing the information that investors need and for taking steps…