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An Updated Balanced Fund
A Greener, Enhanced Balanced Fund With Lower Fees, Strong Environmental Focus At Green Century Funds°, we’re always looking for ways to help investors grow their nest egg while making a positive impact. That’s why we’re excited to announce some important updates to the Green Century Balanced Fund —changes that strengthen our environmental commitment, lower costs,…
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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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Caring for Our Common Home at Boston’s 16th Annual Social Justice Convocation
I recently represented Green Century at the Archdiocese of Boston’s 16th Annual Social Justice Convocation. The event was inspired by Pope Francis’ call to “every living person on the planet” to recognize the immediate threat of climate change and to care for the environment. This event brought together priests, nuns, parishioners, students, and even Boston…
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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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Gigi Norcross: My Five-Year Anniversary in Sustainable Investing
I recently celebrated a milestone – five years at Green Century Five years ago, I decided to make a significant career change. Before that, I had spent a couple of decades as a fundraiser and fundraising strategist for nonprofit organizations and political campaigns. The work was fulfilling and impactful, but I wanted to do even…
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Markel Investors Vote 37.9% in Favor of Climate Proposal
Boston, May 24, 2024 – Investors in Markel Group Inc. voted on a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century asking the company to disclose climate emissions associated with its insurance and investment activities. By the close of the company’s annual general meeting, the proposal had garnered 37.9% of the votes cast. Markel is headquartered in Richmond,…
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Methane Emissions Proposal Gains 15.5% of Votes at Travelers’ Annual Meeting
Boston, May 20, 2024 – Travelers’ investors voted May 15 on a Green Century shareholder proposal asking the company to engage, educate, and hold fossil fuel industry clients accountable for eliminating methane emissions from their operations. 15.5% of the votes cast were in favor of the proposal. “We hope Travelers takes investor concern seriously and commits…
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