Posts Tagged ‘Green Century’
Lowe’s* commits to comprehensive reporting of its forest footprint; will also explore elimination of sourcing from primary forests
Green Century° has withdrawn a shareholder proposal filed with Lowe’s* after the home improvement retailer agreed to both disclose the impact of its sourcing on primary forests and develop a strategy to mitigate climate, biodiversity and human rights risks associated with its wood sourcing.
Read MoreOffice Depot Commits to Absolute Plastic Reduction Goal, Prompting Withdrawal of Green Century Proposal
Green Century° withdrew a shareholder proposal with the ODP Corporation,* which operates Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores, after the company agreed to set an absolute plastic reduction goal for packaging associated with its private label products and ecommerce shipping operations.
Read MoreFollowing a Shareholder Proposal from Green Century and Clean Yield, Hain Celestial* Commits to Setting Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets for Entire Global Footprint
The Hain Celestial Group Inc. has agreed to adopt science-based greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction targets and take initial steps to cut emissions from all of its operational, supply chain and downstream sources.
Read MoreSTATEMENT: 59% of Independent Tyson* Shareholders Support Green Century Plastic Packaging Proposal
A noteworthy 59% of independent Tyson Foods shareholders voted in favor of a Green Century° shareholder proposal Thursday, which urged the company to reduce its use of plastic packaging.
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Coca-Cola* Announces Refillable Packaging Goal, Prompted by Proposal from Green Century and As You Sow
The Coca-Cola Company announced a new goal on Thursday to have at least 25% of all beverages sold globally to be distributed in refillable or returnable bottles or in refillable containers through the company’s fountain business by 2030.
Read MoreGreen Century Proposal Urges Coca-Cola* to Increase Refillable Bottle Options
Green Century° has filed a shareholder proposal with The Coca-Cola Company, urging the beverage giant to reduce its use of single-use plastics and, instead, expand its refillable bottle options. Green Century co-lead filed the proposal with shareholder advocacy group As You Sow.
Read MoreGreen Century Shareholder Proposal Prompts Chemours* to Commit to Protect the Okefenokee
In response to a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century° on behalf of the Felician Sisters of North America, The Chemours Company has said that it has no current or future interest in buying a proposed Twin Pines Minerals, LLC mine that threatens Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, or in buying the company itself.
Read MoreAfter Green Century Shareholder Filing, Corning* Commits to Setting Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
In 2020, as part of its ongoing Curbing Climate Change campaign, Green Century° filed a shareholder proposal with Corning Inc., requesting that the high-profile glass products manufacturer and inventor of pyrex set short-, medium- and long-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
Read MoreChoice Hotels* Announces New Plastic Commitments, Following Engagement with Green Century
Following an engagement with Green Century,° Choice Hotels International, which includes such brands as Comfort Inn & Suites and Econolodge, has announced two new commitments to reducing plastic use across its operations.
Read MoreGreen Century Applauds EMCOR’s* Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As part of its Curbing Climate Change initiative, Green Century Capital Management° has reached an agreement with EMCOR Group, Inc. on goals to limit its greenhouse gas emissions.
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