Posts Tagged ‘plastic pollution’
General Mills shareholders call for less plastic packaging — Over 55% of voting shareholders opt for Green Century proposal
Media Contacts: Annie Sanders, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, asanders@greencentury.com, 773-272-6691 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, mmorgenstein@greencentury.com, 678-427-1671 BOSTON, September 27, 2022 – A noteworthy 55% of General Mills shareholders voted Tuesday in favor of a Green Century° shareholder proposal urging the company to issue a report to determine if and how the company can increase…
Read MoreAmazon* Shareholders Support Green Century Plastic Packaging Proposal
48.9% of Amazon shareholders voted at the company’s annual meeting last Wednesday to support a Green Century° shareholder proposal urging the company to significantly reduce its use of plastic packaging.
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Mattel* Follows Through on Plastic Reduction Commitment
Mattel, one of the world’s largest toy companies, announced Wednesday that it plans to reduce the amount of plastic packaging with its products.
Read MoreCVS Health* Announces Virgin Plastic Reduction Goal, Prompting Withdrawal of Green Century Proposal
As a result of a Green Century° shareholder proposal, CVS Health has announced a new goal to reduce virgin plastic in its store-brand packaging by 50% by 2030.
Read MoreFollowing Withdrawal of Green Century Proposal, Newell Brands* Commits to Plastic Packaging Goals
Green Century° has withdrawn a shareholder proposal with Newell Brands, maker of such popular consumer products as Rubbermaid storage containers, Sharpie markers and Coleman outdoor gear.
Read MoreRecord-Breaking 95% of Jack in the Box* Shareholders Defy Management to Support Green Century Packaging Proposal
A record-breaking 95% of investors voted in support of a Green Century° shareholder proposal on Friday urging the fast food chain Jack in the Box to accelerate its sustainable packaging efforts.
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 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.
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