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Everything Only shareholder proposals it backed
59 proposals. Every shareholder proposal VanEck ETF Trust backed in 2023-2024 is listed here.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | Category | On the ballot from | VanEck ETF Trust voted | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 5 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a human rights assessment of AI-driven targeted ad policies | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a lobbying report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 4 |
| ALPHABET INC. | 2024-06-07 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on reproductive healthcare misinformation risks | 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 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting A Report On Customer Due Diligence | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting A Report On Warehouse Working Conditions | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting Additional Reporting On Freedom Of Association | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting Additional Reporting On Lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | 2024-05-22 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting Additional Reporting On Stakeholder Impacts | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| BARRICK GOLD CORP. | 2024-04-30 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Third-Party Audit of Water Impacts | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| KINDER MORGAN INC. | 2024-05-08 | Stockholder proposal relating to establishing a greenhouse gas emission reduction target | Environment or Climate | 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. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. | 2024-04-25 | Stockholder proposal to report on due diligence efforts to identify risks associated with product misuse. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | 2024-05-04 | Shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors form a Railroad Safety Committee of independent directors. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | 2024-05-13 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of certain political contributions. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | 2024-05-06 | Shareholder proposal to publish an annual report disclosing lobbying activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP. | 2024-05-02 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Annual Report on Lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| PEPSICO INC. | 2024-05-01 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Racial Equity Audit. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | 2024-02-08 | Shareholder proposal regarding Tyson Foods labor practices. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | 2024-02-08 | Shareholder proposal regarding corporate climate lobbying. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | 2024-04-30 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | 2024-04-30 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment of Respect for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | 2024-04-30 | Shareholder Proposal - Transparency in Lobbying Annual Report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 2 |
| AIRBNB INC. | 2024-06-05 | Stockholder proposal regarding political disclosure, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| ALCOA CORP. | 2024-05-10 | Stockholder proposal requesting the preparation of an annual report on lobbying activities, if properly presented | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| APPLE INC. | 2024-02-28 | A shareholder proposal requesting a report on the use of AI. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| AUTONATION INC. | 2024-04-24 | Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding political contributions. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| BOYD GAMING CORP. | 2024-05-09 | Advisory vote on the stockholder proposal regarding the commissioning of a report on the effects of a company-wide non-smoking policy. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT INC. | 2024-06-11 | Shareholder Proposal: A Shareholder Proposal Regarding Adoption Of A Smokefree Policy For Caesars Entertainment Properties. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| 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 | 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 |
| GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. | 2024-04-25 | Advisory shareholder proposal on transparency in political spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. | 2024-04-24 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Outcome Report on Efforts Regarding Protected Classes of Employees | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. | 2024-04-24 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Transparency In Lobbying Report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES INC. | 2024-05-01 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Science-based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Transition Plan | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| IMPERIAL OIL LTD. | 2024-04-30 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Audited Report on Asset Retirement Obligations | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | 2024-04-30 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Lobbying Activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| KOSMOS ENERGY LTD. | 2024-06-06 | To provide a non-binding, advisory vote on a stockholder proposal regarding a report on tax payments. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 2024-04-19 | Shareholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Lobbying" | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. | 2024-05-02 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Reducing Full Value Chain GHG Emissions. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| MATTEL INC. | 2024-05-29 | Stockholder proposal requesting additional disclosure regarding political contributions and expenditures. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | 2024-05-29 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights risks in non-US markets. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP. | 2024-05-09 | A Shareholder proposal regarding an annual report on lobbying activities, policies and communications. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC. | 2024-05-16 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Managing Climate Risk Through Science-Based Targets And Transition Planning. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC. | 2024-06-03 | To vote on a stockholder proposal entitled, Report on Use of AI , if properly presented. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
| WENDY'S CO. | 2024-05-21 | Stockholder proposal requesting a racial equity audit, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | FOR | 1 |
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