Posts Tagged ‘fossil fuel free’
STATEMENT: Green Century Responds to Proposed SEC Climate Risk Disclosure Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules today that would require publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreHow is Your Insurance Company Ensuring Climate Change?
Did you know that the very companies that are supposed to protect us, our families, homes and businesses from fires, hurricanes, floods and hailstorms, are also contributing to climate change? What kinds of companies, you say? Look no further than your homeowners insurance company.Â
Read More69.9% of Costco* Shareholders Support Landmark Green Century Proposal on Climate Change
At Costco’s annual meeting on Thursday, a 69.9% of shareholders voted in favor of a trailblazing Green Century proposal asking the company to set science-based targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreDuke Realty* Warehouses Emissions
Duke Realty has agreed to adopt science-based emissions targets that align with the Paris Climate Agreement. The company also agreed to join the Science Based Targets Initiative, a global effort run by renowned environmental organizations aimed at reining in climate change.
Read MoreCSX* Agrees to Hit the Brakes on Climate Denial Lobbying
CSX Corporation (CSX) agrees to report on any of its lobbying activities, and those of its trade associations, that contradict the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Read MoreSTATEMENT: CarMax* Commits to Driving Down Emissions
CarMax, Inc. (CarMax) announced a new goal to achieve net-zero carbon greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, following on the heels of a Green Century shareholder resolution.
Read MoreGreen Century’s Top 10 Highlights from 2020
Despite the turmoil brought by COVID-19, Green Century° had another superlative year in 2020. Here are our top 10 highlights.
Read MoreWhat’s Next, Chevron?* Arctic Oil Spills?
Chevron has petitioned the SEC to exclude Green Century’s resolution, urging it to commit to renouncing oil and gas exploration and production in the Arctic, from its proxy statement.
Read MoreThe Rise of Divestment and Responsible Investing And the Fall of Fossil Fuel Companies
Responsible investing and divesting are working and the fossil fuel industry is reeling.
Read MoreOil-Rich Norway To Divest
Norway is divesting. This month, the Norwegian parliament voted to divest $13 billion from the fossil fuel industry.
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