Posts Tagged ‘impact investing’
Green Century Opposes U.S. Department of Labor’s Proposal Limiting Retirement Plans from Including ESG Factors into Investment Process
Green Century strongly opposes a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that would make it more difficult to include funds that consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in retirement plans.
Read MoreWe Warned That It Was Too Soon to Praise BlackRock*
In June, Green Century warned that it was too soon to praise BlackRock for its support for climate-related shareholder proposals at two oil and gas giants. Our concern has proved prescient.
Read MoreGreen Century Supports the Non-Disclosure Campaign
Green Century is pleased to support the Non-Disclosure Campaign, which is urging 1,051 corporations, including Domino’s,* AutoZone,* and Exxon,* to provide a more complete disclosure of their environmental impact.
Read MoreA Conversation with Hannon Armstrong* CEO Jeffrey Eckel
To learn more about Hannon Armstrong and its commitment to sustainability, Green Century President Leslie Samuelrich recently spoke with Hannon Armstrong CEO Jeffrey W. Eckel. Here is their exchange.
Read MoreGreen Century Commends Vertex* for Exceeding First GHG Reduction Goals, Following Engagement
Green Century commends Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,* for meeting and exceeding its company-wide goal to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the end of 2019.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter
Green Century has joined with its nonprofit owners, which have a long history of affecting change through the support of grassroots organizing, to create the Emergency Fund for Community Action.
Read MoreToo Soon to Praise BlackRock*
It’s too soon to praise BlackRock. Its recent support for climate-related shareholder proposals at Exxon* and Chevron* represent progress of a sort, but the rest of its voting record is a black box.
Read MoreCompany Spotlight: Brambles*
Brambles, a holding in the Green Century MSCI International Index Fund, recently was recognized as the most sustainable company outside the U.S.
Read MoreInvestors Increasingly Call for Action on Deforestation
Green Century’s shareholder proposal with Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.*received a notable 26.5% of the votes cast. This support is part of a larger trend of investors recognizing that deforestation poses a material risk to companies and their portfolios.
Read MoreStudy Finds Shareholder Advocacy Improves Corporate Sustainability
A recent study found evidence that “engagements are an effective tool for long-term shareholders to address climate change risks.”
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