impact investing
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Vote on Green Century Proposal at Travelers* Concludes Series of Filings at Major Insurers
Shareholders voted on Green Century’s proposal on May 25th asking Travelers to address its climate risk by ceasing to underwrite new fossil fuel supply.
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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.
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Green Century Shareholder Proposal Prompts Chemours* to Commit to Protect the Okefenokee
In response to a shareholder proposal filed by Green Century° on behalf of the Felician Sisters of North America, The Chemours Company has said that it has no current or future interest in buying a proposed Twin Pines Minerals, LLC mine that threatens Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, or in buying the company itself.
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After Green Century Shareholder Filing, Corning* Commits to Setting Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
In 2020, as part of its ongoing Curbing Climate Change campaign, Green Century° filed a shareholder proposal with Corning Inc., requesting that the high-profile glass products manufacturer and inventor of pyrex set short-, medium- and long-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
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Choice Hotels* Announces New Plastic Commitments, Following Engagement with Green Century
Following an engagement with Green Century,° Choice Hotels International, which includes such brands as Comfort Inn & Suites and Econolodge, has announced two new commitments to reducing plastic use across its operations.