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Two kinds of vote are listed: a board-sponsored proposal MFS 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
49 proposals. Every shareholder proposal MFS backed in 2023-2024 is listed here.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | Category | On the ballot from | MFS 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 | 29 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a lobbying report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 29 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on generative Al misinformation and disinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 29 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 16 |
| 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 | 16 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON WAREHOUSE WORKING CONDITIONS | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 16 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 16 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON LOBBYING | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 16 |
| APPLE INC. | 2024-02-28 | A shareholder proposal requesting a report on the use of Al | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 16 |
| SKECHERS U.S.A. INC. | 2024-05-23 | Stockholder proposal requesting our company to publicly disclose a timeline for meeting and disclosing our value chain emissions. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 16 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | 2024-05-06 | Shareholder proposal to publish an annual report disclosing lobbying activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 14 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 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 | 14 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 14 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights risks in non-US markets. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 14 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 2024-05-23 | Shareholder proposal regarding transparency in lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 12 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP. | 2024-04-09 | Stockholder proposal regarding transperency in lobbying, if properly presented. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. | 2024-04-24 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Transparency In Lobbying Report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 10 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | 2024-04-30 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | 2024-04-30 | Shareholder Proposal - Transparency in Lobbying Annual Report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 9 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | 2023-07-18 | Stockholder proposal on circular packaging. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | 2023-07-18 | Stockholder proposal on greenhouse gas emissions. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 8 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 2024-04-19 | Shareholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Lobbying" | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| ORACLE CORP. | 2023-11-15 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pay Gap Report | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 7 |
| 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 | 5 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | 2024-06-06 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting a report on adoption of automation. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | 2024-06-06 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting an audit of safety practices. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | 2024-05-13 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of certain political contributions. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| STRYKER CORP. | 2024-05-09 | Shareholder Proposal on Transparency in Political Spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| WENDY'S CO. | 2024-05-21 | Stockholder proposal regarding cage-free eggs, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Other Social Issues | 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 | 4 |
| WINGSTOP INC. | 2024-05-23 | Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions reporting and goals, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders; and | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| DOW INC. | 2024-04-11 | Stockholder Proposal - Single-Use Plastics Report | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. | 2024-04-25 | Advisory shareholder proposal on transparency in political spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| JACK IN THE BOX INC. | 2024-03-01 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") Emissions Disclosures. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| NETFLIX INC. | 2024-06-06 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Report on Netflix's Use of Artificial Intelligence," if properly presented at the meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP. | 2024-05-09 | A Shareholder proposal regarding an annual report on lobbying activities, policies and communications. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. | 2024-04-23 | Stockholder proposal regarding lobbying activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. | 2024-04-23 | Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| AMKOR TECHNOLOGY INC. | 2024-05-14 | Shareholder proposal to report on effectiveness of the Company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 2024-06-27 | Shareholder proposal seeking a report to shareholders on the effectiveness of Dell Technologies Inc.'s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC. | 2024-05-16 | An Advisory Vote on a Shareholder Proposal Regarding the Issuance of a Climate Report. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
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