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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.

  • Ford Shareholders to Consider Green Century Proposal

    Media Contacts: Andrea Ranger, [email protected], 781-349-2813 Pam Podger, [email protected], 802-299-9495 Boston, May 7, 2024 – Shareholders prepare to vote on a Green Century proposal at Ford’s May 9 annual general meeting. The proposal asks Ford to disclose deforestation risk associated with the leather, rubber, and minerals it buys, and encourages the company to support efforts…

  • STATEMENT: 31% of IBM Shareholders Support Green Century Climate Proposal

    Media Contacts:  Andrea Ranger, [email protected], 781-349-2813  Pam Podger, [email protected], 802-299-9495  Boston, May 5, 2024 – Green Century received 31% of votes in favor of its resolution with IBM asking the company to set comprehensive climate emissions reduction targets.  IBM has a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, inclusive of emissions attributable to its direct…

  • STATEMENT: Green Century Climate Proposal Earns 22% of Votes at Timken

    Boston, May 3, 2024 – Twenty-two percent of shares were cast in favor of Green Century’s proposal asking The Timken Company (Timken) to establish emissions reduction targets that align with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Timken set a 2022 goal to reduce its climate emissions by 50% by 2030,…

  • STATEMENT: Shareholders Have Their Say on Biodiversity at PepsiCo

    Boston, May 2, 2024 – Green Century Capital Management presented its proposal for biodiversity and nature reporting at PepsiCo’s annual general meeting on May 1.  In response, approximately 18% of company shareholders voted in favor, bucking a strong push by PepsiCo management against the initiative. “We’re gratified that a significant number of PepsiCo shareholders stood…

  • Egg-ceptional: Twinkies and Hostess Brands to Switch to Cage-Free Eggs

    Classic Hostess brands agree to use cage-free eggs after Green Century engagement. (BOSTON) J. M. Smucker Co. announced that its Hostess brand, which includes iconic snack products like Twinkies, Snowballs and CupCakes, will be switching completely to direct purchases of cage-free eggs by 2028. J. M. Smucker achieved a 100% cage-free egg supply before acquiring…

  • Will Shareholders Support Nature Disclosure at PepsiCo?

    Boston, April 30, 2024 – Shareholders will have their say on Green Century’s shareholder proposal asking PepsiCo to assess and report its impacts on nature & biodiversity at its May 1 annual general meeting. PepsiCo touts itself as an environmentally responsible company, but it does not publish a comprehensive report on its nature-related dependencies, impacts, opportunities,…

  • What Will the Shareholder Vote at IBM Reveal?

    Boston, April 29, 2024 – Shareholders will cast a vote on Green Century’s  shareholder proposal asking IBM to set a stronger greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target at its April 30 annual general meeting.  Though IBM has committed to reducing a percentage of its overall climate emissions, it has refused to set a target that…

  • Bunge to Strengthen No-Deforestation Efforts in the Amazon, Cerrado

    Boston, April 29, 2024 – Bunge Global SA, a leading global agribusiness company, has agreed to report on deforestation and conversion risks in its supply chain and take immediate corrective action to protect tropical ecosystems. The commitment came in response to a shareholder proposal from six investors – Green Century, AXA Investment Managers, Nordea Asset…

  • Walmart and Tractor Supply Won’t Allow Shareholder Vote on Climate Disclosures

    Boston, April 25, 2024 – National retailers Walmart and Tractor Supply Company will not allow shareholders to vote on proposals to disclose more information about the sources of each company’s planet-warming emissions. The move comes after the SEC notified the companies that they could exclude the shareholder proposals filed by Green Century Capital Management from…

  • Why are Big Brands Reducing Plastic?

    BOSTON, April 24, 2024  – What do the world’s largest hotel chain, an entertainment giant and a big box retailer all have in common? Each recently committed to reducing single-use plastic after signing agreements with Green Century°. Green Century used its position as shareholders to win plastic agreements from Costco*, Disney*, Marriott*, Hilton*, Mattel*, Hasbro*, and Choice Hotels*  – and we are…

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