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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Costco moves to protect forests following Green Century shareholder proposal
BOSTON, October 16, 2024 – In response to a shareholder proposal from Green Century, Costco Wholesale Corporation committed to publishing a comprehensive deforestation assessment and action plan for its Kirkland […]
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General Mills Shareholders Call for Less Plastic, More Truth in Recycling
BOSTON, September 24, 2024 – A noteworthy 40% of General Mills shareholders voted Tuesday in favor of a Green Century proposal urging the food company to assess how it can […]
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Green Century Animal Welfare Proposal Draws 19% Support from Darden Shareholders
Boston, September 20, 2024 – A proposal filed by Green Century asking Darden Restaurants, Inc. to eliminate the use of gestation crates received 19.3% of the votes cast at the […]
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Investors call on Chemours to stay out of the Okefenokee
Boston, September 4, 2024 – Twenty investors representing over $695 billion in assets under management delivered a letter to Chemours asking the chemical company to make permanent its near-term commitment […]
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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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