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Douglass Guernsey

  • 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…

  • Microsoft Offers Security Discount for Schools

    Boston, April 11, 2024 – Microsoft Corporation announced that it will be offering extended security updates (ESU) for Microsoft Education customers at a discount. Green Century, an environmentally responsible mutual fund, pushed Microsoft to announce affordable ESU for Windows 10 computers. This action was prompted by reports from the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) indicating…

  • Hilton to Measure, Reduce Plastic Waste

    BOSTON, March 27, 2024 – Green Century and Hilton Worldwide Holdings reached a multi-year agreement for the major hotel chain to release an assessment of its single-use plastic by 2025 and set a plastic reduction goal by 2026. The announcement comes after competitors Marriott and Choice Hotels also agreed to measure and reduce single-use plastic, following agreements with Green…

  • Keurig Dr Pepper Expands Chemical Management Policy

    Investors concerned over growing evidence of plastic toxicity Boston, January 25, 2024 – Responding to investors’ scrutiny, Keurig Dr Pepper has expanded its Chemical Management Policy to include forever chemicals PFAS, heavy metals and a family of plastic additives called bisphenols. The move comes after 185 investors coordinated by the Dutch Association of Investors for…

  • Shareholders Miss Second Chance to Vote on Right to Repair at Deere

    SEC blocks Green Century shareholder proposal on Right to Repair at Deere & Company Boston, January 25, 2024 – Shareholders will not get to vote on Deere & Company’s opposition to Right to Repair at the company’s Annual General Meeting this year after the SEC granted Deere’s no action request. This is the second time…

  • Beach Plans? Hotel Plastics May Mar Your Vacation

    Green Century Files Shareholder Proposals Asking Major Hotels To Cut Plastic Boston, January 10, 2024 – Dreaming of a pristine tropical escape this season? When you step out of your hotel, in addition to the hot sand between your toes, you may be surprised to find hundreds of plastic containers and bags littering the beach.…

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