Posts Tagged ‘shareholder advocacy’
JPMorgan Chase* Adopts Deforestation Policies
Green Century has withdrawn its shareholder proposal for JPMorgan Chase’s 2021 Annual Shareholder Meeting after the firm agreed to expand its policies on deforestation.
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
Press Release Contact: Andrea Ranger, Green Century Capital Management, aranger@greencentury.com, (617) 482-0800 Boston, March 18, 2021 – Today, CarMax Inc. (CarMax) announced a new goal to achieve net-zero carbon greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 – the same as the Paris Agreement. This follows on the heels of a Green Century° shareholder resolution that was supported…
Read MoreToy Story: Mattel* Agrees to Reduce Plastic Packaging
Mattel has agreed to develop a goal to reduce its use of plastic packaging, following a Green Century shareholder proposal.
Read MoreAmazon* Wishlist: A Drastic Reduction in Plastic Use
Green Century has filed a shareholder resolution with Amazon, urging the company to reduce its use of plastic, including at its sustainably-minded subsidiary Whole Foods Market* and across its extensive shipping operations.
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 MoreHormel* Issues Report on Use of Medically Important Antibiotics
Hormel recently released its first report on the use of medically important antibiotics in its pork and poultry supply chain, as a result of a 2019 Green Century shareholder resolution with the company.
Read MoreStudy Finds Corporate Boards Unprepared to Address Environmental Risks, Underscoring Green Century Approach to Proxy Voting
According to a new study, only 6% of the members of boards of directors of Fortune 100 companies have credentials relevant to the “E” in environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
Read More