General Mills faces criticism over plastic packaging

Green Century has just filed another plastics-focused resolution for the company’s annual meeting scheduled for later this year. — Reuters

New York: 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.