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Everything Only shareholder proposals it backed
201 proposals. Every shareholder proposal Franklin Templeton backed in 2023-2024 is listed here.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | Category | On the ballot from | Franklin Templeton voted | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a human rights assessment of Al-driven targeted ad policies | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a lobbying report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on generative Al misinformation and disinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on reproductive healthcare misinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 13 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON GENDER/RACIAL PAY | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding human rights impact assessment on AI systems driving targeted advertising. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights risks in non-US markets. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| ORACLE CORP. | 2023-11-15 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pay Gap Report | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 11 |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. | 2024-04-25 | Stockholder proposal to report on due diligence efforts to identify risks associated with product misuse. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | 2024-05-06 | Shareholder proposal to publish an annual report disclosing lobbying activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | 2024-05-06 | Shareholder proposal to report on effectiveness of the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| TESLA INC. | 2024-06-13 | A stockholder proposal regarding adoption of a freedom of association and collective bargaining policy, if properly presented. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| TESLA INC. | 2024-06-13 | A stockholder proposal regarding annual reporting on anti-harassment and discrimination efforts, if properly presented. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2024-05-03 | Stockholder Proposal - to Issue a Report on Patent Process | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| PEPSICO INC. | 2024-05-01 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Racial Equity Audit. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| REPUBLIC SERVICES INC. | 2024-05-23 | Shareholder proposal to report on stakeholder impact from the Company's climate change strategy. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| ADOBE INC. | 2024-04-17 | Stockholder Proposal - Reporting on Hiring of Persons with Arrest or Incarceration Records. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| CISCO SYSTEMS INC. | 2023-12-06 | Stockholder Proposal - Approval to have Cisco's Board issue a tax transparency report in consideration of the Global Reporting Initiative's Tax Standard. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC. | 2024-05-07 | Shareholder Proposal: Regarding Report on Effectiveness of DEI Efforts | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. | 2024-05-02 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Reducing Full Value Chain GHG Emissions | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| MASTERCARD INC. | 2024-06-18 | Consideration of a stockholder proposal requesting transparency in lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. | 2023-08-22 | 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 | 7 |
| NVR INC. | 2024-05-07 | Shareholder proposal to expand political spending disclosure. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| NVR INC. | 2024-05-07 | Shareholder proposal to publish report on impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| AIRBNB INC. | 2024-06-05 | Stockholder proposal regarding political disclosure, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate risks to retirement plan beneficiaries | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on online safety for children | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CUSTOMER USE OF CERTAIN TECHNOLOGIES | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PACKAGING MATERIALS | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON WAREHOUSE WORKING CONDITIONS | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | 2024-06-04 | Stockholder proposal requesting a non-binding stockholder vote regarding reproductive rights and data privacy. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | 2024-06-06 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting a report on harassment and discrimination statistics. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | 2024-06-06 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting an audit of safety practices. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC. | 2024-05-07 | Shareholder Proposal: Regarding Establishment of Near- and Long- Term Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | 2024-04-30 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Climate Lobbying | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | 2024-04-30 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Lobbying Activities | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | 2024-04-30 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting the Adoption of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| TJX COMPANIES INC. | 2024-06-04 | Shareholder proposal for a report on effectiveness of social compliance efforts in TJX's supply chain | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 2024-05-06 | Stockholder proposal to prepare an independent third-party audit on Driver health and safety. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 6 |
| ALTRIA GROUP INC. | 2024-05-16 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Congruence of Political and Lobbying Expenditures with the Company's Vision, Responsibility Focus Areas and Cultural Aspiration | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| ALTRIA GROUP INC. | 2024-05-16 | Shareholder Proposal - Repost Assessing the Benefits to Altria of Extended Producer Responsibility Laws for Spent Tobacco Filters for Tobacco Companies Operating in the U.S. Market | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| APPLE INC. | 2024-02-28 | A shareholder proposal entitled "Racial and Gender Pay Gaps" | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| APPLE INC. | 2024-02-28 | A shareholder proposal requesting a report on the use of Al | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC. | 2024-03-07 | Shareholder proposal requesting that Applied Materials prepare a report disclosing Applied Materials' policy and procedures governing lobbying and payments by Applied Materials used for lobbying. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC. | 2024-03-07 | Shareholder proposal requesting that Applied Materials report on quantitative median and adjusted pay gaps across race and gender. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | 2024-05-04 | Shareholder proposal regarding how the Company intends to measure, disclose and reduce GHG emissions associated with its underwriting, insuring and investing activities. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | 2024-05-04 | Shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | 2024-05-04 | Shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors disclose in a consolidated annual report GHG emissions data by scope, as well as progress toward its net-zero decarbonization goal, for Berkshire Hathaway Energy. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| CITIGROUP INC. | 2024-04-30 | 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 | 5 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | 2024-05-06 | Shareholder proposal to adopt a comprehensive human rights policy | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | 2024-05-06 | Shareholder proposal to establish and report on a process by which the impact of extended patent exclusivities on product access would be considered in deciding whether to apply for secondary and tertiary patents. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| INTUIT INC. | 2024-01-18 | Stockholder proposal requesting a retirement plan investment report | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 2024-05-23 | Shareholder proposal regarding transparency in lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| PACCAR INC. | 2024-04-30 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate-related policy engagement | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| PEPSICO INC. | 2024-05-01 | Shareholder Proposal - Global Transparency Report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| PEPSICO INC. | 2024-05-01 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| PEPSICO INC. | 2024-05-01 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| RYDER SYSTEM INC. | 2024-05-03 | To vote, on an advisory basis, on a shareholder proposal regarding the Company's climate change strategy and related impacts on employment. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | 2024-06-03 | If properly presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholder proposal requiring a political contributions congruency report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 2024-05-15 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on racial and gender pay gaps. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORP. | 2024-05-22 | To consider a stockholder proposal, if properly presented, regarding disclosure of racial and gender pay gaps. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| AUTONATION INC. | 2024-04-24 | Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding political contributions. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP. | 2024-04-09 | Stockholder proposal regarding transperency in lobbying, if properly presented. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| CATERPILLAR INC. | 2024-06-12 | Shareholder Proposal - Lobbying Disclosure | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| CDW CORP. | 2024-05-21 | To consider and act upon the stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, regarding political spending disclosure. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | 2024-06-06 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting a report on adoption of automation. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | 2024-06-06 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting adoption of a non-interference policy. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. | 2023-09-20 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company to issue a report on the risks arising from state policies restricting reproductive health care if properly presented at the meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. | 2023-09-20 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company to issue greenhouse gas reduction targets if properly presented at the meeting. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC. | 2024-06-12 | Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board adopt a policy requiring the Company to publicly disclose its EEO-1 report. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC. | 2024-04-25 | The stockholder proposal requesting a racial and gender pay gap report, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| KRAFT HEINZ CO. | 2024-05-02 | Stockholder Proposal - Report on group-housed pork, if properly presented. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| LENNAR CORP. | 2024-04-10 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report disclosing the Company's LGBTQ equity and inclusion efforts in its human capital management strategy. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| LENNAR CORP. | 2024-04-10 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report disclosing the Company's political spending and related policies and procedures. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| LENNAR CORP. | 2024-04-10 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report on the Company's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC. | 2024-05-15 | Shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas reduction. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| RYDER SYSTEM INC. | 2024-05-03 | To vote, on an advisory basis, on a shareholder proposal regarding managing climate risk through science-based targets and transition planning. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC. | 2024-05-14 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding adoption of greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| STRYKER CORP. | 2024-05-09 | Shareholder Proposal on Transparency in Political Spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| TARGET CORP. | 2024-06-12 | Shareholder proposal requesting a political contributions congruency analysis. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| TARGET CORP. | 2024-06-12 | Shareholder proposal to establish wage policies. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP. | 2024-04-24 | Shareholder proposal requesting disclosure of clean energy financing ratio | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP. | 2024-04-24 | Shareholder proposal requesting report on lobbying alignment with Bank of America's climate goals | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| BLACKROCK INC. | 2024-05-15 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Proxy Voting Record and Policies for Climate Change-Related Proposals. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| CENTENE CORP. | 2024-05-14 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR MANAGING CLIMATE RISK THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS AND TRANSITION PLANNING. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. | 2024-04-23 | Stockholder proposal regarding lobbying activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. | 2024-04-23 | Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| CINTAS CORP. | 2023-10-24 | A shareholder proposal regarding greater disclosure of material corporate diversity, equity and inclusion data, if properly presented at the meeting. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| CINTAS CORP. | 2023-10-24 | A shareholder proposal regarding managing climate risk through science-based targets and transition planning, if properly presented at the meeting. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| CVS HEALTH CORP. | 2024-05-16 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting an Independent, Third Party Worker Rights Assessment and Report. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| DELTA AIR LINES INC. | 2024-06-20 | A shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of a non-interference policy. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| DOCUSIGN INC. | 2024-05-29 | A stockholder proposal to report on the effectiveness of the Company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, if properly presented at the meeting | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| FEDEX CORP. | 2023-09-21 | Stockholder proposal regarding a "Just Transition" report. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| FEDEX CORP. | 2023-09-21 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate risk associated with retirement plan options. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| FEDEX CORP. | 2023-09-21 | Stockholder proposal regarding paid sick leave disclosure. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. | 2024-04-25 | Advisory shareholder proposal on transparency in political spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
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