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  • That’s a (Plastic) Wrap!

    Green Century has been working hard to secure commitments from our portfolio companies this proxy season. Here’s a wrap up of the agreements we reached with companies to reduce plastic, and why we do this work. Why Plastics? Plastic is polluting our air, our water and our bodies.Scientists are learning more about the risks that…

  • Mattel Updates Information on How It Keeps Playtime Safe for Children

    Boston, April 9th 2026 – Mattel, the parent company of popular children’s toy brands including Fisher Price, Barbie and Hot Wheels, has updated its disclosures about the steps the company takes to ensure its products’ safety. Mattel’s move came after Green Century filed a shareholder proposal asking the company to better explain how it protects…

  • Reflecting on Green Century’s 35 years of impact

    What once seemed unconventional—launching a green investment firm to fund environmental nonprofits—has become a proven, long-lasting success. This year, Green Century Capital Management marks its 35th anniversary, celebrating more than three decades of helping people align their investments with their values to create a healthier planet. An early tagline summed up its philosophy: Clean Air.…

  • Green Century’s 35 years of shareholder advocacy

    Green Century’s shareholder advocacy program has had a positive impact on the environmental practices of dozens of companies over the last 35 years. We’ve worked on issues ranging from recycling to forest protection, clean energy to sustainable agriculture, and more. As our shareholders know, Green Century offers environmentally conscious investors a unique three-part value proposition:…

  • Corralling Cow’s Climate Hoofprint

    I recently had the opportunity to speak on a webinar about a dangerous pollutant warming our planet and dirtying our air […]

  • Columbia Sportswear Hikes Up Sustainability Efforts

    Boston, March 12, 2026 –  Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) has secured a pledge from Columbia Sportswear that should decrease climate pollution from the company’s buildings over the next decade.

  • STATEMENT: PepsiCo Agrees to Publish Biodiversity Risk Disclosure in Response to Investor Engagement

    Boston, March 10, 2026 – PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company, has agreed to publicly describe its process for identifying and reducing its impacts on nature and biodiversity. The move came after Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) and other investors engaged with company executives over the last several months. “Food companies like PepsiCo…

  • STATEMENT: McDonald’s to Share Additional Details of its Regenerative Agriculture Programs

    Boston, March 5, 2026 – McDonald’s Corporation agreed to disclose additional information about its regenerative agriculture programs. The move came in response to a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century Capital Management (Green Century). As a result of the agreement, Green Century has withdrawn its proposal. “Regenerative agriculture can help us preserve farmland, protect biodiversity and…

  • US Foods to Unpack Details on Plastic Packaging

    Boston, February 26, 2026 – After negotiating with Green Century, US Foods, one of the largest food service distributors in the United States, will provide more information on the sustainability of the disposable products, including the food packaging that it sells to restaurants and food service operators.     “Investors need this information to understand how…

  • Ulta Beauty Steps Up Reporting on Plastic Use

    Boston, February 19, 2026 – Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the U.S.,has agreed to disclose its plastic footprint for its own brand packaging in 2026 and set a new sustainable packaging goal. The company agreed to these steps in exchange for Green Century withdrawing a related shareholder proposal. “Our beauty doesn’t have to…

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