Press Releases
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Kroger* to Set Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets in Response to Green Century Shareholder Proposal
In response to a Green Century° shareholder proposal, the grocery retailer Kroger has committed to setting science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its full value chain.
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STATEMENT: Mattel* Follows Through on Plastic Reduction Commitment
Mattel, one of the world’s largest toy companies, announced Wednesday that it plans to reduce the amount of plastic packaging with its products.
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STATEMENT: Apple* Launches Self-Service Repair Program
Apple officially launched its long-awaited Self-Service Repair program Wednesday, five months after announcing the program at the prompting of a Green Century shareholder proposal.
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Citigroup* Expands Deforestation Policies in Response to Green Century Shareholder Proposal
Green Century° announced on Monday that it has withdrawn its shareholder proposal for Citigroup’s 2022 annual meeting.
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CVS Health* Announces Virgin Plastic Reduction Goal, Prompting Withdrawal of Green Century Proposal
As a result of a Green Century° shareholder proposal, CVS Health has announced a new goal to reduce virgin plastic in its store-brand packaging by 50% by 2030.
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Green Century Files Shareholder Proposal with U-Haul Parent, AMERCO*, Seeking a Pivot from its Lackluster Climate Ambitions
Green Century filed a shareholder proposal with AMERCO, the parent company of the iconic moving vehicle rental company, U-Haul, requesting that the company set science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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Green Century Withdraws Right to Repair Shareholder Proposal After Google Parent Alphabet* Agrees to Make Pixel Replacement Parts Available
Green Century is withdrawing a shareholder proposal with Google parent Alphabet as the company announced on Friday that it will begin selling genuine Pixel phone parts to independent repair shops and consumers.
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SEC Gives Green Century the Greenlight to Put Landmark Climate Proposal on Chubb’s* Annual Meeting Ballot
The Securities and Exchange Commission ruled Monday that Green Centuryº can move forward with a landmark climate proposal at Chubb Limited’s annual meeting in May.
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Lowe’s* Commits to Comprehensive Reporting of its Forest Footprint; Will Also Explore Elimination of Sourcing from Primary Forests
Green Century° has withdrawn a shareholder proposal filed with Lowe’s* after the home improvement retailer agreed to both disclose the impact of its sourcing on primary forests and develop a strategy to mitigate climate, biodiversity and human rights risks associated with its wood sourcing.
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Following Withdrawal of Green Century Proposal, Newell Brands* Commits to Plastic Packaging Goals
Green Century° has withdrawn a shareholder proposal with Newell Brands, maker of such popular consumer products as Rubbermaid storage containers, Sharpie markers and Coleman outdoor gear.