shareholder advocacy
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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…
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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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Royal Caribbean Gets its Environmental Impact in Ship-shape
Boston, February 5, 2026 – Royal Caribbean Group, one of the largest cruise lines in the world, has agreed to provide more information on its single-use plastic reduction efforts and plans to launch, by 2035, a cruise ship with net-zero total climate emissions. Royal Caribbean agreed to these steps in exchange for Green Century Capital…
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Tractor Supply Company Gains Ground on Trimming Carbon Emissions
Boston, January 29, 2026 – Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S, has agreed to investigate new opportunities for energy-efficiency projects […]
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Hasbro to Share Responses to Trade Association Lobbying Misalignment
Boston, January 27 2026– Hasbro, one of the largest toy companies in the world, has agreed to disclose how it assesses and manages situations where the lobbying done by its toy trade associations is misaligned with the company’s policies, including its work to ensure the safety of chemicals in its toys. The company made this…
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Whirlpool Makes it Easier for Consumers to Repair Their Appliances
Boston, November 26, 2025 – After conversations with Green Century Capital Management (Green Century), which frequently asks companies it invests in to improve their environmental policies, Whirlpool has agreed to make its repair manuals more accessible, allowing consumers to more easily self-repair their appliances or get them fixed by independent repair shops. Helping people get…
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Jack in the Box Serves Up New Environmental Updates
Boston, November 17, 2025 – Jack in the Box is beefing up its reporting on how it is meeting its environmental goals.
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Director of Shareholder Advocacy Heads to São Paulo, Brazil
In São Paulo this week, Green Century Capital Management’s Director of Shareholder Advocacy, Annie Sanders, will explore innovative ways to protect the Amazon rainforest, accelerate the transition to a green economy and invest in nature. She will be attending the annual “PRI in Person” conference organized by the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment, taking…
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Taking the floor at Under Armour’s annual meeting
At a time when we tend to look at our screens more than into other people’s eyes, shareholder advocacy is a reminder of the power of building relationships face to face. I was recently reminded of this power when I attended the annual general meeting of a top sportswear brand, Under Armour. As investors, shareholder…