shareholder advocacy
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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.
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Green Century Applauds EMCOR’s* Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As part of its Curbing Climate Change initiative, Green Century Capital Management° has reached an agreement with EMCOR Group, Inc. on goals to limit its greenhouse gas emissions.
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69.9% of Costco* Shareholders Support Landmark Green Century Proposal on Climate Change
At Costco’s annual meeting on Thursday, a 69.9% of shareholders voted in favor of a trailblazing Green Century proposal asking the company to set science-based targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
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Green Century Files Plastic Pollution Proposal with Amazon* for Second Year in a Row
Green Century° has filed a shareholder proposal with Amazon.com, Inc., urging the company to make significant cuts to its use of plastic packaging.