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Press Release ( ) Extreme weather events such as 10-foot blizzards in California and 70-degree days with overnight tornadoes in the Midwest – all in the past week -- demonstrate the fact that climate risk is financial risk.    That's why Green…
climate change, fighting climate change, SEC, climate disclosure, carbon emissions, greenhouse gas, carbon disclosure
Press Release ( ) First Two Food Brands Achieve Soil & Climate Health Initiative Verification WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 28, 2024 – A groundbreaking label is about to arrive in grocery stores, and with it an inspiring glimpse at a thriving, sustainable…

Press Release ( ) Green America Joins 30+ Organizations to Demand Urgent Action WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 - 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…

Press Release ( ) Owner of Popular Brands Like Green Giant, Skinnygirl and Ortega Under Pressure for Use of Pesticides that Harm Farmworkers and Pollinators, Lack of Regenerative Agriculture Practices. WASHINGTON, DC – November 14, 2023 – Green America launched a…

Press Release ( ) Leading Green Economy Group Defends Freedom to Invest Responsibly, Offers Data and “Foundational Truths” Ignored in Highly Politicized GOP Report. WASHINGTON, DC – July 12, 2023 – This morning, the House Financial Services Committee will…
ESG, ESG investing, socially responsible investing, SRI, SRI investing, investing with environmental and social governance, shareholder activism, shareholder advocacy, shareholders, shareholder resolution
Press Release ( ) Dr. Thorpe Succeeds 23-Year Director Fran Teplitz In Critical Role, Bringing Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Leadership Expertise To The Major Non-Profit.

Press Release ( ) Green America released the following media release on May 10, 2023 in support of socially and environmentally responsible investing as the Republican House Oversight Committee holds a hearing on environmental, social, and governance practices. “…
ESG, ESG investing, socially responsible investing, ethical investing, fossil fuel free investing, fossil fuel divestment, divest from fossil fuels, impact investing, SRI, SRI investing, SRI Impact investing, responsible investing
Press Release ( ) Voting for CREDO’s April Grant of $35,000 is Open to the Public; Funding To Support 3 Progressive Nonprofit Groups.
Credo grant
Press Release ( ) Move preserves freedom of retirement plans to account for material risks and returns  WASHINGTON – Today President Biden vetoed a resolution that would have repealed a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule allowing retirement plans to…

Press Release ( ) Spring Planting Resources Available to Fight the Climate Crisis Through Sustainable Gardening Practices; “Cut The Grass!”: Free Webinar Series on Transforming Lawns to be More Eco-Friendly

Press Release ( ) Congress moves to restrict ESG retirement investments

Press Release ( ) Telecom Report: AT&T and Verizon Receive "D" Grades, T-Mobile Gets "C-" on Energy Justice Initiatives

Press Release ( ) The Soil Carbon Initiative allows Banza to scale acres of chickpeas through regenerative management to mitigate climate change and soil erosion NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banza, the maker of chickpea-based comfort…

Press Release ( ) Join a coalition of farmers, food companies, and businesses in support of a regenerative approach to healthier food for all Americans  WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 – Green America’s Soil & Climate Alliance, the Plant Based…

Press Release ( ) Room for Improvement: Green America Gives “D” Grades to McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Burger King, Claire's, Rite Aid, Safeway, Family Store, Panda Express and Wendy's. WASHINGTON, D.C. – SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 – Green America released a new update to…

Press Release ( ) Green America Campaign Praises Historic Proposed Climate Rule, Presses SEC To Further Strengthen It As Climate Crisis Intensifies.
climate disclosure, corporate responsibility
Press Release ( ) HFCs Account for 63% of Kroger’s Direct Climate Emissions; Grocery Chain Commits to Alternatives in Only 7 New Locations, But No Plans for Nearly 2,800 Existing Stores.
HFCs, refrigerants
Press Release ( ) From banking and investing to shareholder activism, individuals can find ways to address climate change and pollution, and create a greener world.
earth day, sustainable investing
Press Release ( ) First-of-Its-Kind Regenerative Agriculture Standard Announces Newest Program Component at Expo West 2022. Seeking the Next 100 Farmers to Begin Go-to-Market Pilots this Spring.

Press Release ( ) Climate-Friendly Gardens Nearly Doubled Since 2021; New Resources Available for Climate Victory Gardeners, Including Series on Gardening with Disabilities.
Climate Victory Garden