Latest Press Releases

Press Release (May 9, 2023) 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 (March 29, 2023) 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 (March 15, 2023) 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plans to account for material risks and returns  WASHINGTON – Today President Biden vetoed a resolution that would have repealed a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule allowing retirement plans to…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 (March 14, 2023) 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 (March 1, 2023) Congress moves to restrict ESG retirement investments

Press Release (January 25, 2023) Telecom Report: AT&T and Verizon Receive "D" Grades, T-Mobile Gets "C-" on Energy Justice Initiatives

Press Release (October 27, 2022) 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 (September 27, 2022) 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 (September 7, 2022) 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 (June 16, 2022) Green America Campaign Praises Historic Proposed Climate Rule, Presses SEC To Further Strengthen It As Climate Crisis Intensifies.
climate disclosure, corporate responsibility

Press Release (June 9, 2022) 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 (April 19, 2022) 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 (March 8, 2022) 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 (March 2, 2022) Climate-Friendly Gardens Nearly Doubled Since 2021; New Resources Available for Climate Victory Gardeners, Including Series on Gardening with Disabilities.
Climate Victory Garden

Press Release (February 17, 2022) Report Covers the Disproportionate Fossil Fuel Damage to Marginalized Communities, Identifies Requirements Companies Should Adopt to Address Inequity as Shift to Renewables Continues. WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 17, 2022 – Energy equity is at the…
clean energy, dirty energy, renewable energy, social justice, labor, solar, solar power, solar coop, wind power, wind

Press Release (November 18, 2021) Green America Rolls Out New CBD Certification and Releases Label Guide for Consumers.
CBD, business certifications

Press Release (November 1, 2021) “Toxic Textiles” Report Also Finds Apparel Brands Outpacing Retailers on Chemical Management Policies, Protecting Worker Health, and Sustainability.
toxic textiles

Press Release (June 16, 2021) Green America supports introduction of Clean Energy Victory Bonds bill to allow all Americans to invest in a clean energy future.
clean energy

Press Release (June 2, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 2, 2021) – Today, Walmart investors voted on the first-ever shareholder resolution on refrigerants and their related climate impacts. The initial count indicates 5.5 percent of investors voted in favor of the proposal filed…
Walmart

Press Release (March 24, 2021) Major Uptick in Climate-Friendly Gardens Continues with Numbers Nearly Quadrupling in Just One Year; New Resources and Video Available for Climate Victory Garden Beginners and Pros.     WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 24, 2021 – Gardeners are ready…
Climate Victory Garden