ESG & Investing
General Mills Faces Criticism Over Use of Plastic Packaging
- Green Century won majority support on plastic proposal in 2022
- General Mills says it’s making progress on packaging front
Part of the company’s plastic strategy involved an investment in a plastic facility called Myplas.
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General Mills Inc. is facing growing criticism from a shareholder after failing to respond to calls for the company to bolster its sustainable-packaging efforts.
Almost two years ago, Green Century Funds received majority support from General Mills shareholders for a resolution requesting the company set goals to reduce its plastic waste and provide regular progress reports.