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Investors Oppose SEC’s restriction on shareholder rights

Green America in the News ( ) WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 5, 2020) – As of Monday’s deadline for public comments on the SEC’s proposed restriction on shareholder rights, a broad group of investors has weighed in strongly against the SEC’s proposal to limit shareholders’ rights to file…
ValueWalk - https://www.valuewalk.com/2020/02/sec-restriction-on-shareholder-rights/

Advocacy Groups Charge SEC With Limiting Shareholder Votes

Green America in the News ( ) A coalition of environmental and advocacy groups is petitioning the Securities and Exchange Commission asking that it not adopt changes to its regulations that would reduce the number of shareholders who can present resolutions to a corporation.…
Financial Advisor Magazine - https://www.fa-mag.com/news/advocacy-groups-charge-sec-with-limiting-shareholde…

Opposition to SEC Proxy Proposals Grows

Green America in the News ( ) On the final day of public comment on two related proposals by the Securities and Exchange Commission on proxy voting rules, a petition signed by more than 18,000 individuals opposing the policy change was submitted to the SEC, which was also the…
ThinkAdvisor - https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2020/02/03/opposition-to-sec-proxy-proposals-grows…

Green America: 18,000 Signatures Delivered Urging SEC Not to Muzzle Voice of Shareholders

Green America in the News ( ) Vital Shareholder Proposal Process Has Allowed Investors to Raise Important Social, Environmental and Governance Issues with Corporate America.   WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Concerned citizens delivered over 18,000 signatures to the…
Business Wire - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200203005665/en/Green-America-18000-Si…

Advocates Say SEC Proxy Change Limits Corporate Owners' Oversight

Green America in the News ( ) A proposed SEC rule would limit the influence shareholders have on the corporations they own, according to advocates who delivered more than 18,000 signatures opposing the change to the commission's headquarters in…
WealthManagement.Com - https://www.wealthmanagement.com/regulation-compliance/advocates-say-sec-proxy-…

When it comes to bills and receipts, are you Team Paper or Team Digital?

Green America in the News ( ) Like many soon-to-be empty-nesters, Vered DeLeeuw and her husband have been thinking about downsizing. Surveying her garage, DeLeeuw noticed boxes of documents, pay stubs, bills, credit card statements — 20 years worth — and realized the harsh…
The Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/when-it-comes-to-bills-and-receip…

BlogNews

People and Planet Winners: Local Community Action

BlogNews ( ) Since 2012, Green America's People and 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…
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How To Be a Sustainable Apparel Business

BlogNews ( ) Green businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for its customers, employees, communities, and planet. But just because a business claims it is “green” doesn’t mean it upholds the standards of social…
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Goldman Sachs to End Oil & Gas Financing in the Arctic

BlogNews ( ) Goldman Sachs its decision to end the financing of new oil drilling and exploration projects in the Arctic, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Press Release: Child Labor Has Always Been Here, Now It's on the Rise

Piece ( ) On this World Social Justice Day, the Campaign to End US Child Labor calls for justice for the hundreds of thousands of children across the United States who are forced to work, often in hazardous conditions.
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Chocolate Retailer Scorecard

Piece ( ) Green America's Chocolate Retailer Scorecard rates the stores carrying your favorite chocolate on child labor, deforestation and fair trade.
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As Valentine's Approaches, Major Retailers Rated on Whether Chocolate Products Address Child Labor, Deforestation and Fair Trade

Press Release ( ) New Retailer Scorecard Rates Grocery Stores on Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Cocoa Supply Chain.
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Senior Director, Climate & Agriculture Networks

Positions ( ) Senior Director, Climate and Agriculture Network Hours: Full-time (4-days, 32 hours/week) Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 Benefits: medical, dental, sick days, holidays Supervisor: CEO   Green America is a non-profit organization dedicated to…
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