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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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 cars and trucks. The proposal also asked Ford to buy more sustainable steel and aluminum, and pushed for the company to purchase steel and aluminum…
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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 Century° and As You Sow. The company has joined the “The Microfibre Consortium” at the enterprise level where it will collaborate with industry leaders to…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…