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Green Century’s Impact at New York Climate Week
With deforestation causing 12-20% of global climate emissions, forest protection was a key focus for Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) at New York Climate Week 2025, a major annual event that brings together global leaders to accelerate climate action. At this year’s event, we built on our decades-long leadership on forest protection by engaging…
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Bloomin’ Brands strengthens commitment to protect forests
Boston, February 20, 2025 – Bloomin’ Brands, parent company of several of the largest U.S. restaurant chains, has agreed to strengthen its commitment to protect forests when sourcing ingredients for its 1,480 restaurants around the world. The move came after Green Century Capital Management filed a shareholder proposal asking the company to assess its impact…
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Procter & Gamble Commits to Enhanced Disclosures Regarding Sourcing from Boreal Forests in Canada
Boston, December 17, 2024 – Procter & Gamble, the international consumer goods company, has agreed to provide additional information regarding its practices related to sourcing wood pulp from the boreal forests of Canada. The updates will reiterate the company’s aim to eliminate sourcing from intact forest landscapes and to protect primary forests. Among the world’s…
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Costco moves to protect forests following Green Century shareholder proposal
BOSTON, October 16, 2024 – In response to a shareholder proposal from Green Century, Costco Wholesale Corporation committed to publishing a comprehensive deforestation assessment and action plan for its Kirkland Signature brand. In exchange, Green Century and co-filer Boston Common Asset Management agreed to withdraw the proposal. “Nature-related risks have emerged as a high priority…
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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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Kellanova to Report Biodiversity and Nature Impacts
Boston, March 21, 2024 – Kellanova, the international snack and convenience foods company formerly known as Kellogg, has become one of the first U.S. food companies to commit to conducting a comprehensive assessment of its impacts on the natural world. The industry-leading move came in response to a shareholder resolution filed by Green Century Capital…
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Choice Hotels Takes First Step in Tackling Plastic Pollution
Boston, Feb. 28, 2024 – Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s leading lodging franchisors, has agreed to take the first step in addressing plastic pollution by conducting a program measure single-use plastic and develop strategies for single-use plastic reduction after engagement by Green Century. Choice Hotels, which has a diverse portfolio of 22 brands…
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