environment

  • Fossil Fuel Free Investing Today

    Green Century has been a champion of fossil fuel free investing for decades, and recent news about the energy sector’s volatility serves as a reminder of just some of the reasons. Green Century embraced fossil fuel divestment principally to offer individuals a way to invest without supporting the world’s most environmentally harmful industries.  Coal, oil…

  • Protecting Forests in Brazil

    Annie Sanders, Green Century’s Director of Shareholder Advocacy, reflects on ongoing efforts for biodiversity and forest protections. My recent trip to São Paulo, Brazil, where I attended the annual “PRI in Person” conference organized by the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investing, was an incredible opportunity to meet investors, government leaders and stakeholders driving the…

  • Green Century President Named to Prestigious Barron’s List

    Boston, March 28, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, Leslie Samuelrich, President of Green Century, was named to Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance, joining a corps of noteworthy women in government, technology, banking and financial powerhouses. Leslie has been a vocal and active leader, promoting environmentally and sustainable investing for the…

  • Annie Sanders: Why We Work on Certain Issues & Our Priorities for FY24

    Green Century helps investors make an impact for the planet through a sustainable investing strategy, partners with its investment advisor in an award-winning shareholder advocacy program, and a unique ownership model that sends 100% of our net profits to support the environmental campaign work of our nonprofit owners. One question we often get is, “How…