Mission-Aligned Business Partnerships

When you make a purchase with the following members of our Green Business Network™ your purchase will support Green America's programs. Check out their offers and know that your dollars are supporting both a responsible business and Green America.

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While 21% of American families have direct ownership of individual stock, 58% have some exposure to the stock market, according to the Federal Reserve’s 2023 Survey of Consumer Finances.  

Most of this additional participation in the stock market…

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Green America's Mission is to harness economic power- the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace - to create a socially just and sustainable society.

Green America is a national, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, membership organization founded in 1982. We went by the name "Co-op America" until January 1, 2009.

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People & Planet Award for Green Businesses

Since 2012, our People & Planet Award has recognized outstanding small businesses with deep commitments to social justice and environmental sustainability. This project has been made possible thanks to a special donor committed to giving a boost to innovative entrepreneurs. The People & Planet Award has bestowed over $300,000 on green businesses since its inception. We…

<p>This fall, Green America's People and Planet Award is celebrating businesses that represents the best of the green economy. Two winners will receive a $5,000 prize to support their business's green mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to helping Green Americans, each finalist must also represent strong social and environmental leadership in order to win. &nbsp;</p>

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How social investing affects performance

Socially responsible investing need not sacrifice returns. In fact, it can enhance returns by identifying risk and opportunities that might not be found otherwise.

Years of research studies show that responsible investing generates returns as good or better than conventional investing, especially over the long term. 

For example:…

You can help grow Green America’s work for generations to come with Planned Giving.

Planned giving, either through one’s will or a financial instrument, is a way to ensure that our work together for a more just and sustainable society continues into the future.

Include Green America in your will. 

In your will, you may leave a specific amount or designate a certain percentage of…

Green America's Policy on Accepting Company Funds

Green America is committed to creating an economy that works for people and the planet. An important component of the organization’s work is engaging with companies of all sizes to encourage them to increase their environmental and social responsibility.

Green America has strict policies about accepting company funds.

Green America does not accept donations from…

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Updated June 10, 2025

Green America recognizes that you are concerned about privacy. We are committed to preserving your privacy and safeguarding your sensitive information. The following statement describes the general information-gathering and usage practices of our sites.

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If you prefer online reading that feels almost like reading a paper magazine, you've come to the right place. Browse through our current and past publications, including the Green American, Your Green Life, and Guide to Social Investing and Better Banking. For articles that are easier to share online, head to our full magazine archive. 

Green America Resources 

Green America has resources to help you at every stage of your journey in aligning your money with your values. You can find these resources throughout the Finance section of our website, and here. 

• Looking for a mission-driven bank or credit union?  Check out our …

If you want to learn more about socially and environmentally responsible shareholder resolutions filed each year, Green America's allied organizations have several resources that can help. 

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One of the important shareholder resources is…

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Stock gifts are a wonderful way to support Green America’s work.  In addition to providing essential funds for our programs, donating stock may provide you with some tax advantages.  It is also an opportunity for you to simplify your investments or divest of a company you don’t feel good about owning. 

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Switching to a new credit card may not be as onerous as switching to a new bank, but it can still be a process depending on how many automatic payments are on your current card.  

To switch to a new credit card, follow many of the same steps as…

Whether it’s diet and exercise, getting up earlier, or saving money, the best results come when you make an intentional commitment – if only to yourself.

The same is true with aligning your money with your values. It’s all too easy to tell yourself, “I’ll look for a better bank later” or “I’ll apply for a new credit card tomorrow.”

We get it: Life is busy, and unless something must be done now, it often doesn’t get done…

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Dialogues ... proxy voting ... resolutions. What does it all mean? How can you use your investments to join shareholder advocacy for corporate responsibility? Below, we give you the basics about how shareholder activism works, and how you can get involved.

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Shareholder action, also known as shareholder advocacy or shareholder activism, describes the efforts…

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Green America harnesses economic power — the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace — to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Together, we can protect our beautiful planet and all its people!