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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AIG to Publish Climate Roadmap
Boston, August 12, 2024 – In response to a shareholder proposal from United Church Funds, represented by Green Century and Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.) as well as dialogue with other stakeholders, […]
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Green Century Earns 13.7% of Votes Cast on Sustainability Proposal at General Motors
Boston, June 7, 2024 – Recently, 13.7% of votes were cast in favor of a Green Century° proposal asking General Motors* to improve the sustainability of its aluminum, steel, rubber, and leather supply chains.
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Markel Investors Vote 37.9% in Favor of Climate Proposal
Boston, May 24, 2024 – Investors in Markel Group Inc. voted on a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century asking the company to disclose climate emissions associated with its insurance and […]
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STATEMENT: Climate Proposal Wins 15.2% of Votes at Amazon Annual Meeting
BOSTON, May 24, 2024— Recently, 15.2% of Amazon shareholders supported a proposal, filed by Green Century and Amalgamated Bank, with shareholder representative As You Sow, asking the company to disclose […]
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31% of Votes Support Green Century Climate Proposal at Skyworks
Boston, May 20, 2024 – Shareholders of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Skyworks) delivered 31.2% of votes in favor of Green Century’s proposal asking the company to set rigorous science-based greenhouse gas emissions […]
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Methane Emissions Proposal Gains 15.5% of Votes at Travelers’ Annual Meeting
Boston, May 20, 2024 – Travelers’ investors voted May 15 on a Green Century shareholder proposal asking the company to engage, educate, and hold fossil fuel industry clients accountable for eliminating […]
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STATEMENT: Chubb Investors Cast 28% of Votes in Favor of Climate Proposal
Boston, May 17, 2024 – Chubb investors cast 28% of votes in favor of a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century and the As You Sow Foundation Fund asking the […]
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Shareholders Call on Amazon to Disclose Emissions from All Products Sold
BOSTON, May 16, 2024— On May 22, Amazon shareholders will vote on a proposal, filed by Amalgamated Bank and Green Century, with shareholder representative As You Sow, calling on the […]
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STATEMENT: Green Century Earns Enough Support for Sustainable Supply Chain Proposal to Re-file with Ford
Boston, May 9, 2024 – Ford Motor Company shareholders delivered 6.6% of votes cast in support of Green Century’s resolution asking the company to eliminate materials linked to deforestation in its […]
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VF Corporation to address microfiber pollution after Green Century and As You Sow engagement
BOSTON — VF Corporation, the parent company of The North Face®, Vans®, and Timberland® brands, will take steps to further address microfiber pollution from its clothes after engagement with Green […]