Press Releases
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Following Green Century Engagement, Dell* Solidifies Support for Product Repair
Green Century has withdrawn a shareholder proposal with Dell Technologies after the company published a position statement that outlines its approach to product repair and circular design.
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STATEMENT: Green Century Responds to Proposed SEC Climate Risk Disclosure Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules today that would require publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Green Century, Trillium Asset Management and Zevin Asset Management File a Shareholder Proposal with the UPS* Calling for Ambitious Cuts to its Carbon Footprint
Green Century°, Trillium Asset Management and Zevin Asset Management have filed a shareholder proposal with United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) to push the high-profile delivery company to cut its carbon footprint.
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Record-Breaking 95% of Jack in the Box* Shareholders Defy Management to Support Green Century Packaging Proposal
A record-breaking 95% of investors voted in support of a Green Century° shareholder proposal on Friday urging the fast food chain Jack in the Box to accelerate its sustainable packaging efforts.
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Green Century Calls on Chevron* Not to Drill in the Arctic Refuge
Green Century° has filed a shareholder proposal with Chevron, calling on the oil and gas company to commit to not pursuing petroleum exploration and development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Office Depot Commits to Absolute Plastic Reduction Goal, Prompting Withdrawal of Green Century Proposal
Green Century° withdrew a shareholder proposal with the ODP Corporation,* which operates Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores, after the company agreed to set an absolute plastic reduction goal for packaging associated with its private label products and ecommerce shipping operations.
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Following a Shareholder Proposal from Green Century and Clean Yield, Hain Celestial* Commits to Setting Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets for Entire Global Footprint
The Hain Celestial Group Inc. has agreed to adopt science-based greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction targets and take initial steps to cut emissions from all of its operational, supply chain and downstream sources.
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STATEMENT: 59% of Independent Tyson* Shareholders Support Green Century Plastic Packaging Proposal
A noteworthy 59% of independent Tyson Foods shareholders voted in favor of a Green Century° shareholder proposal Thursday, which urged the company to reduce its use of plastic packaging.
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STATEMENT: Coca-Cola* Announces Refillable Packaging Goal, Prompted by Proposal from Green Century and As You Sow
The Coca-Cola Company announced a new goal on Thursday to have at least 25% of all beverages sold globally to be distributed in refillable or returnable bottles or in refillable containers through the company’s fountain business by 2030.
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Green Century Proposal Urges Coca-Cola* to Increase Refillable Bottle Options
Green Century° has filed a shareholder proposal with The Coca-Cola Company, urging the beverage giant to reduce its use of single-use plastics and, instead, expand its refillable bottle options. Green Century co-lead filed the proposal with shareholder advocacy group As You Sow.