About Green Century - Our History With Sustainable Investing

What Sets Us Apart

Nearly 35 years ago, a group of environmental and public health nonprofits created Green Century to help people save for their future without compromising their values. We were one of a handful of pioneers who practiced this simple concept in the sustainable investing space and still follow it today.

Green Century goes beyond our sustainable investing strategy through active ownership. We successfully convince companies to improve their environmental policies through our shareholder advocacy. By investing in Green Century, you support the nonprofit organizations that founded us. 100% of our profits belong to them for their critical campaigns.

Three Key Investment Strategies

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Sustainable Investments

We believe that people who care about the environment do not want to invest in companies that damage it and threaten our water, air and wild spaces. That’s why we avoid environmentally harmful companies including fossil fuels, tobacco and nuclear energy, among others.

With Green Century, you can feel good about your choices and help build a green future.

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Shareholder Advocacy

Our award-winning Shareholder Advocacy team takes on global corporations and convinces them to adopt policies and accountability on issues that improve our lives and protect the environment.

Last season, our team met with top executives at 58 companies and secured 11 policy changes.

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Mission-Driven Owners

Since 1991, every dollar Green Century earns managing its funds belongs to our nonprofit owners. This unique aspect makes Green Century a truly distinctive firm, even among other firms that offer sustainable investing strategies.

Our owners are non-profit education and advocacy organizations who have championed changes to create more recycling and less waste, cleaner air, and renewable energy.

Our Leadership in Environmentally Responsible Investing

Signatory, Working Group Member

The UN PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment.

Board of Directors & Firm Member

Green Century President Leslie Samuelrich completed her second term on U.S. SIF’s Board of Directors. Green Century Funds Erin Gray holds a seat on U.S. SIF’s Conference Agenda Committee.

Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability Member

A network of more than 120 institutional investors representing more than $15 trillion in assets to address climate change and other sustainability risks.

Tobacco Free Portfolio Pledge Member since 2021

Recognized as the first firm in the U.S. that avoids investing in nuclear weapons by winner of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize