Clean energy
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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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Why Nuclear Power Is Not the Answer
Green Century supports clean energy sources in place of nuclear power. As data centers, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and other energy-guzzlers increase power demand, some people are pitching nuclear energy as a solution. Data centers comprised 4.4% of U.S. energy consumption in 2023 and are expected to reach 6.7-12% by 2028, according to a 2024 report…
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Tractor Supply Company gains ground on trimming carbon emissions
Boston, January 29, 2026 – Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S, has agreed to investigate new opportunities for energy-efficiency projects […]
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First Solar Boosts Rise of Sun Power
First Solar Inc.*, a company in both Green Century°’s Balanced Fund and Equity Fund, is the largest U.S.-based commercial solar panel manufacturer, known for its domestic production, innovation, and leadership in clean energy. Green Century keeps you out of the most environmentally harmful companies through our customized screens and while none of our mutual funds…
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San Francisco BART bond drives forward a sustainable future
Green Century’s Balanced Fund, which is a mix of equity and fixed-income assets, offers investors the opportunity to align their values with their financial goals. The Fund’s fixed-income portfolio is comprised currently of more than 70% green bonds, including the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) green bond, which funds projects that expand sustainable…
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Jack in the Box serves up new environmental updates
Boston, November 17, 2025 – Jack in the Box is beefing up its reporting on how it is meeting its environmental goals.
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Taking the floor at Under Armour’s annual meeting
At a time when we tend to look at our screens more than into other people’s eyes, shareholder advocacy is a reminder of the power of building relationships face to face. I was recently reminded of this power when I attended the annual general meeting of a top sportswear brand, Under Armour. As investors, shareholder…
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STATEMENT: AIG unveils roadmap for emissions reduction
Boston, September 26, 2025 – American International Group (AIG), a leading global insurer, published a climate transition plan this summer outlining how it will address climate-related risks across its operations, underwriting and investments. AIG announced that it would create the plan in 2024 following discussions on a related shareholder proposal by Green Century Capital Management (Green…
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Climate transition plans can help power our grid
The sounds of late summer are no longer only the chirping of crickets or crashing of waves but also the rattling of air conditioning. With the National Weather Service’s recent forecast of higher-than-average temperatures through October, global warming will likely lead to global cooling inside the home. Soaring temperatures are just one of the factors…
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