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Two kinds of vote are listed: a board-sponsored proposal DWS voted AGAINST or withheld on, and a shareholder proposal it voted FOR. One row is one proposal at one meeting; “funds” is how many of the manager’s funds or accounts voted that way.
Everything Only shareholder proposals it backed
182 proposals. Every shareholder proposal DWS backed in 2024-2025 is listed here.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | Category | On the ballot from | DWS voted | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHABET INC. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a human rights impact assessment of Al-driven targeted ad policies | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 17 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on Al data usage oversight | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 17 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on alignment of lobbying activities with child safety policies | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 17 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on online safety for children | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 17 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on the due diligence process to assess human rights risks in CAHRA | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 17 |
| APPLE INC. | 2025-02-25 | A shareholder proposal entitled "Report on Ethical AI Data Acquisition and Usage" | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| MERCK & CO. INC. | 2025-05-27 | Shareholder proposal regarding a human rights impact assessment. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| MERCK & CO. INC. | 2025-05-27 | Shareholder proposal regarding a tax transparency report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on Al data usage oversight. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on data collection and advertising practices. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on hate targeting marginalized communities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on risks of deepfakes in online child exploitation. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| VISA INC. | 2025-01-28 | Shareholder proposal on transparency in lobbying. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 15 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2025-05-21 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON DATA USAGE OVERSIGHT IN AI OFFERINGS | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2025-05-21 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON WAREHOUSE WORKING CONDITIONS | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2025-05-21 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ASSESSMENT OF BOARD STRUCTURE FOR OVERSIGHT OF AI | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP. | 2025-04-22 | Shareholder proposal request report on lobbying alignment with Bank of America's climate goals | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| GILEAD SCIENCES INC. | 2025-05-07 | To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a comprehensive human rights policy and human rights due diligence process, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| NIKE INC. | 2024-09-10 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Environmental Targets, if properly presented at the meeting. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| NIKE INC. | 2024-09-10 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Supplemental Pay Equity Disclosure, if properly presented at the meeting. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| NIKE INC. | 2024-09-10 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Worker-Driven Social Responsibility, if properly presented at the meeting. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| NIKE INC. | 2024-09-10 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding a Supply Chain Management Report, if properly presented at the meeting. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. | 2024-10-08 | Shareholder Proposal - Pay Gap Reporting | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| QUALCOMM INC. | 2025-03-18 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Protect Retirement Benefits." | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| BEST BUY CO. INC. | 2025-06-13 | To vote on a shareholder proposal entitled "Publish a Report on the Company's LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Efforts in its Human Capital Management Strategy" | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 12 |
| DEERE & CO. | 2025-02-26 | Shareholder proposal on a civil rights audit | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 12 |
| HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE CO. | 2025-04-02 | Stockholder proposal entitled: "Transparency in Lobbying" | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 12 |
| INTEL CORP. | 2025-05-06 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on an ethical impact assessment, if properly presented at the meeting. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 12 |
| PEPSICO INC. | 2025-05-07 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 12 |
| CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | 2025-05-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding political spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| CINTAS CORP. | 2024-10-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of managing climate risk through science-based targets and transition planning, if properly presented at the meeting. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| CINTAS CORP. | 2024-10-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding political disclosure, if properly presented at the meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| GENERAL MILLS INC. | 2024-09-24 | Shareholder Proposal - Disclosure of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Within Supply Chain. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| GENERAL MILLS INC. | 2024-09-24 | Shareholder Proposal - Plastic Packaging. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| ORACLE CORP. | 2024-11-14 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Climate Risks to Retirement Plan Beneficiaries | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC. | 2025-05-08 | Stockholder proposal regarding political spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC. | 2025-06-06 | A stockholder proposal regarding human right to water, if properly presented. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| ELEVANCE HEALTH INC. | 2025-05-14 | Shareholder proposal requesting report on the effectiveness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. | 2024-12-10 | To consider and vote upon a shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, regarding a report on climate risks to retirement plan beneficiaries. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| STRYKER CORP. | 2025-05-08 | Shareholder Proposal to Support Transparency in Political Spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | 2025-05-15 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Adoption of a Policy on the Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | 2025-05-15 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Workplace Safety Policies and Practices. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| CITIGROUP INC. | 2025-04-29 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on the effectiveness of Citi's policies and practices in respecting Indigenous Peoples' rights in Citi's existing and proposed financing. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE INC. | 2025-04-24 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding an amendment to Patient Safety and Quality of Care Committee charter. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE INC. | 2025-04-24 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding report on acquisition strategy. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| SYSCO CORP. | 2024-11-15 | To consider a stockholder proposal related to establishing measurable, time bound targets for ensuring group sow housing for its private brand pork products. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC. | 2025-05-21 | Shareholder proposal relating to a report on climate-related pricing and coverage decisions, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| COSTAR GROUP INC. | 2025-06-26 | Stockholder proposal regarding support for transparency in political spending, if properly presented. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| HORMEL FOODS CORP. | 2025-01-28 | Stockholder proposal requesting publication of targets for significantly increasing group sow housing in the Company's supply chain, if properly presented at the meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| IDEX CORP. | 2025-05-08 | Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding a report on hiring practices related to people with arrest or incarceration records. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | 2025-04-29 | Stockholder Proposal to Support Transparency in Lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. | 2024-08-20 | Stockholder proposal requesting that our Board of Directors commission an independent third-party report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, on our due diligence process to determine whether our customers' use of our products contribute or are linked to violations of international law. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | 2025-05-21 | Shareholder Proposal: Assessment of the Company's supplier and partner code of conduct due diligence process | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | 2025-05-21 | Shareholder Proposal: Report on Climate lobbying | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | 2025-05-21 | Shareholder Proposal: Third-party report assessing effectiveness of implementation of human rights policy | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on Al data usage oversight. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on data collection and advertising practices. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on hate targeting marginalized communities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 2025-05-28 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on risks of deepfakes in online child exploitation. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP. | 2025-05-15 | Shareholder proposal regarding reporting on political contributions and expenditures | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | 2025-04-29 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | 2025-04-29 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| Alphabet Inc. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a human rights impact assessment of Al-driven targeted ad policies | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| Alphabet Inc. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on Al data usage oversight | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| Alphabet Inc. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on alignment of lobbying activities with child safety policies | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| Alphabet Inc. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on online safety for children | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| Alphabet Inc. | 2025-06-06 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on the due diligence process to assess human rights risks in CAHRA | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 2025-05-21 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON DATA USAGE OVERSIGHT IN AI OFFERINGS | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 2025-05-21 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON WAREHOUSE WORKING CONDITIONS | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 2025-05-21 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ASSESSMENT OF BOARD STRUCTURE FOR OVERSIGHT OF AI | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. | 2025-04-22 | Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | 2024-07-17 | Stockholder proposal on circular packaging. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | 2024-07-17 | Stockholder proposal on greenhouse gas emissions. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | 2024-07-17 | Stockholder proposal on managing supply chain water risk. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| MCKESSON CORP. | 2024-07-31 | Shareholder Proposal on Report on Risks of State Policies Restricting Reproductive Health Care | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| SOUTHERN CO. | 2025-05-21 | Stockholder proposal regarding disclosing assumptions underlying continued reliance on fossil fuel-based energy | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| TERADYNE INC. | 2025-05-09 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requiring the Company to prepare a report about political contributions and expenditures. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| WYNN RESORTS LTD. | 2025-04-30 | To consider and vote on a shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors commission and disclose a report on the potential cost savings through the adoption of a smokefree policy for the Company's properties. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. | 2024-09-18 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company comply with WHO guidelines for antimicrobials for food-producing animals in the supply chain if properly presented at the meeting. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. | 2024-09-18 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company disclose the percent of pork raised in group housing and establish targets for achieving 100% group housed pork if properly presented at the meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. | 2024-09-18 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company issue a report on if and how it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degree goal if properly presented at the meeting. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| FEDEX CORP. | 2024-09-23 | Stockholder proposal regarding a Just Transition report. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| FEDEX CORP. | 2024-09-23 | Stockholder proposal regarding climate lobbying alignment with company's carbon neutral goals. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| LENNAR CORP. | 2025-04-09 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report disclosing the Company's LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion efforts in its human capital management strategy. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| Apple Inc. | 2025-02-25 | A shareholder proposal entitled "Report on Ethical AI Data Acquisition and Usage" | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP. | 2025-05-07 | Shareholder Proposal - Human Rights Impact Assessment | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 2025-04-18 | Shareholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Lobbying". | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | 2025-03-18 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Protect Retirement Benefits." | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| A. O. SMITH CORP. | 2025-04-08 | Stockholder proposal requesting a Board report on our hiring practices with respect to formerly incarcerated people, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC. | 2024-08-28 | Shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions reporting. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| CROWN HOLDINGS INC. | 2025-05-01 | Consideration of a Shareholder proposal regarding transparency in political spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORP. | 2025-05-29 | To vote on a shareholder proposal to adopt a comprehensive human rights policy. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORP. | 2025-05-29 | To vote on a shareholder proposal to publish a report on employee access to timely, quality healthcare. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | 2025-05-19 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding board matrix disclosure. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 2025-06-06 | A stockholder proposal regarding human right to water, if properly presented. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2025-05-27 | Shareholder proposal regarding a human rights impact assessment. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2025-05-27 | Shareholder proposal regarding a tax transparency report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 2025-05-06 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
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