Investing in a Green Future
With Green Century's mutual funds, you can use your investment dollars to help the environment. We seek competitive returns while we put your money to work for cleaner air, cleaner water and a healthier planet. We believe that, in the long run, companies that now seek to protect the environment may be more profitable than companies that pollute. And that means a better future for everyone.
Environmental Advocacy
Green Century advocates for environmental responsibility and sustainable practices at major corporations.
Our Mutual Funds
The Green Century Funds seek competitive returns and put your investment dollars to work for a greener future.
Carbon Footprint Disclosure
The Green Century Balanced Fund is the first US mutual fund to disclose its carbon footprint. Learn more.
News From Green Century Capital Management
8/5/2010 >> Green Century Joins Investors Pressing Energy Companies on Deepwater Drilling Risk
In the wake of significant financial losses from the Gulf of Mexico deepwater offshore drilling disaster and in response to a proliferation of offshore drilling worldwide, Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) joined more than 50 other U.S. and global investors in sending letters to major energy companies asking them to disclose information regarding their risk oversight measures, including spill prevention and response plans, for their offshore oil operations around the world.
7/7/2010 >> Green Century Posts Record Results on Shareholder Advocacy
As the Gulf oil disaster focuses national attention on the huge environmental problems caused by corporate irresponsibility and the enormous tolls environmental impacts can have on shareholders, Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) shares a more positive story – shareholders are taking action to change the corporate course and advocate for improved corporate responsibility.
6/23/10 >> Strong Votes on Hydraulic Fracturing Send Clear Message to Natural Gas Drillers
As BP shareholders face the suspension of their dividends as a result of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, investors at other oil and gas companies are working to prevent the next drilling disaster. New shareholder proposals - challenging companies to improve disclosure of the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing used in natural gas drilling operations - have received remarkable levels of support according to their proponents.
6/10/2010 >> Chesapeake Energy fails to disclose fracturing risks to shareholders
After remarkably high shareholder votes on resolutions requesting improved disclosure on hydraulic fracturing operations at Williams Companies, Inc (42% support) and Cabot Oil and Gas (36% support), shareholders of Chesapeake Energy Corporation will challenge the company at its annual meeting tomorrow to be more transparent about this controversial method of gas drilling.
5/27/2010 >> Investors Commend NiSource for Increasing Transparency on Water-related Risks
Today, investors commend NiSource Inc. for its recently released report detailing its water usage and efforts to explore alternative generation methods, such as wind power that minimize water withdrawals. The Green Century Equity Fund withdrew its shareholder proposal at the company after it agreed to increase its disclosure in this area.
Daily Fund Prices as of 9/3/2010
| FUND | N.A.V | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| GCBLX | 15.78 | +0.90% |
| GCEQX | 17.34 | +1.29% |
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