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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Green Century Proposal Charts Path for Wolverine Worldwide’s Climate Goals
Boston, May 13th, 2026 – Wolverine Worldwide, owner of footwear brands Merrell and Saucony, recently started disclosing its carbon emissions. Now, investors are calling on the company to take a bigger step.
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Shareholder Proposal Urges AutoNation to Catch Up on Climate
Boston, April 30th, 2026 – 15.3% of votes cast on Tuesday supported a Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) shareholder proposal urging the Fortune 200 automotive retailer AutoNation […]
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Coca-Cola Shareholders Call for Better Transparency About Company’s Environmental Footprint
Boston, April 29, 2026 – A noteworthy 22.11% of Coca-Cola shareholders voted Wednesday in favor of a Green Century proposal urging the company to provide more information to shareholders about its impact on the environment and sustainability risks to the company. “Sustainability disclosure according to a recognized standard has become a baseline expectation,” said Leslie…
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Green Century Climate Proposal Earns 30% of Votes Cast at ArcBest Annual Meeting
Boston, April 27th 2026 – Investors in the multibillion-dollar shipping company ArcBest voted Friday […]
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Mattel Updates Information on How It Keeps Playtime Safe for Children
Boston, April 9th 2026 – Mattel, the parent company of popular children’s toy brands including Fisher Price, Barbie and Hot Wheels, has updated its disclosures about the steps the company takes to ensure its products’ safety. Mattel’s move came after Green Century filed a shareholder proposal asking the company to better explain how it protects…
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Columbia Sportswear Hikes Up Sustainability Efforts
Boston, March 12, 2026 – Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) has secured a pledge from Columbia Sportswear that should decrease climate pollution from the company’s buildings over the next decade.
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STATEMENT: PepsiCo Agrees to Publish Biodiversity Risk Disclosure in Response to Investor Engagement
Boston, March 10, 2026 – PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company, has agreed to publicly describe its process for identifying and reducing its impacts on nature and biodiversity. The move came after Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) and other investors engaged with company executives over the last several months. “Food companies like PepsiCo…
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STATEMENT: McDonald’s to Share Additional Details of its Regenerative Agriculture Programs
Boston, March 5, 2026 – McDonald’s Corporation agreed to disclose additional information about its regenerative agriculture programs. The move came in response to a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century Capital Management (Green Century). As a result of the agreement, Green Century has withdrawn its proposal. “Regenerative agriculture can help us preserve farmland, protect biodiversity and…
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US Foods to Unpack Details on Plastic Packaging
Boston, February 26, 2026 – After negotiating with Green Century, US Foods, one of the largest food service distributors in the United States, will provide more information on the sustainability of the disposable products, including the food packaging that it sells to restaurants and food service operators. “Investors need this information to understand how…
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Chemours Strengthens Biodiversity Approach, Stays Silent on Okefenokee
Boston, February 24, 2026 – Chemours has agreed to step up protocols to protect biodiversity near its mining operations. The global chemical company acted after Green Century Capital Management (Green Century), on behalf of the Felician Sisters of North America, filed a shareholder resolution and met with the company. After these negotiations and Chemours’ commitment, Green Century withdrew the resolution. “Biodiversity risks are material risks that companies need…
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