Press Releases
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STATEMENT: Lowe’s Announces Increased Sales of Electric Lawn Equipment
Boston, October 21, 2024 – Lowe’s Home Improvement*, the world’s second-largest home improvement retailer, announced significant progress toward its goal of reducing the sale of gasoline-powered lawn care equipment at […]
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Costco moves to protect forests following Green Century shareholder proposal
BOSTON, October 16, 2024 – In response to a shareholder proposal from Green Century°, Costco Wholesale Corporation* committed to publishing a comprehensive deforestation assessment and action plan for its Kirkland […]
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General Mills Shareholders Call for Less Plastic, More Truth in Recycling
BOSTON, September 24, 2024 – A noteworthy 40% of General Mills shareholders voted Tuesday in favor of a Green Century° proposal urging the food company to assess how it can […]
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Green Century Animal Welfare Proposal Draws 19% Support from Darden Shareholders
Boston, September 20, 2024 – A proposal filed by Green Century° asking Darden Restaurants, Inc.* to eliminate the use of gestation crates received 19.3% of the votes cast at the […]
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Investors call on Chemours to stay out of the Okefenokee
Boston, September 4, 2024 – Twenty investors representing over $695 billion in assets under management delivered a letter to Chemours* asking the chemical company to make permanent its near-term commitment […]
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AIG* to Publish Climate Roadmap
Boston, August 12, 2024 – In response to a shareholder proposal from United Church Funds, represented by Green Century° and Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.) as well as dialogue with other stakeholders, […]
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Green Century Earns 13.7% of Votes Cast on Sustainability Proposal at General Motors
Boston, June 7, 2024 – Recently, 13.7% of votes were cast in favor of a Green Century° proposal asking General Motors* to improve the sustainability of its aluminum, steel, rubber, and leather supply chains.
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Markel Investors Vote 37.9% in Favor of Climate Proposal
Boston, May 24, 2024 – Investors in Markel Group Inc. voted on a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century° asking the company to disclose climate emissions associated with its insurance […]
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STATEMENT: Climate Proposal Wins 15.2% of Votes at Amazon Annual Meeting
BOSTON, May 24, 2024— Recently,15.2% of Amazon* shareholders supported a proposal, filed by Green Century° and Amalgamated Bank, with shareholder representative As You Sow, asking the company to disclose its […]
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31% of Votes Support Green Century Climate Proposal at Skyworks
Boston, May 20, 2024 – Shareholders of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.* (Skyworks) delivered 31.2% of votes in favor of Green Century’s° proposal asking the company to set rigorous science-based greenhouse gas emissions […]