climate change
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Starbucks to Expand Disclosure on Reuse, Assess Plastic Recyclability Labels
Boston, April 1, 2025 – Starbucks Corporation, the world’s largest coffee chain, has agreed to disclose more details on its transition to reusable cups and ensure the accuracy of its recycling labels. These commitments came in response to a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century, an environmentally responsible mutual fund, asking the company to address…
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Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market
Time in the market, not timing the market is an old adage that I believe is worth sharing right now. Staying the course and remaining invested may feel uncomfortable as you see the market react to tariffs and other proposed policies and try to understand what it means for your investments. I encourage you to…
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TD Bank to Improve Climate Risk Management
Boston, March 11, 2025 – TD Bank Group, the second-largest Canadian banking company, has agreed to evaluate its net-zero climate emissions goal in governance reviews and clarify the climate expertise on its board. TD committed to these measures in exchange for Green Century, Investors for Paris Compliance, and Vancity Investment Management withdrawing a recently filed…
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Money Talks. Your Investments Tell Your Story & Make an Impact.
In the face of new attacks on our national environmental laws to protect the air, water and land we cherish, we sometimes feel powerless. But I know that the best way to handle this challenge is to take all the individual and collective actions that we can. That’s why we will be showcasing ways for…
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Request for Review of TD’s Governance
November 22, 2024, Toronto, Ontario – Today, in light of governance concerns at TD Bank, including its money laundering scandal and stalled progress on its net zero commitment, Investors for Paris Compliance, along with Green Century Capital Management, Nomura Asset Management UK, and Vancity Investment Management, have filed a shareholder resolution requesting an independent review…
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STATEMENT: Lowe’s Announces Increased Sales of Electric Lawn Equipment
Boston, October 21, 2024 – Lowe’s Home Improvement, the world’s second-largest home improvement retailer, announced significant progress toward its goal of reducing the sale of gasoline-powered lawn care equipment at its stores across the United States and Canada. The company’s latest sustainability report disclosed that 60% of the powered lawn care equipment it sold, not…
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Lessons from PRI in Toronto – 2024
Recently I had the pleasure of moderating a fascinating panel that highlighted how Green Century and other investors have helped promote conservation by protecting forests and other important wildlife habitats. This took place at the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) annual conference. One of the reasons I was selected for this role is…
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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 to avoid mining at the Okefenokee swamp. The Okefenokee is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the world, a massive carbon sink, and home…
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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, the American International Group (AIG) will publish a roadmap explaining how it will fulfill its climate goals and address climate risk. While AIG is developing…
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