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Vanguard 2023-2024 · DWS 2023-2024 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 76,708 | 70,979 | 4,481 | 1,248 | 94.1% | 93.3% |
| Board proposals | 58,011 | 53,324 | 3,745 | 942 | 93.4% | 92.7% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 391 | 113 | 157 | 121 | 41.9% | 32.4% |
| Other items | 18,306 | 17,542 | 579 | 185 | 96.8% | 96.3% |
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157 items. “Voted differently”: each manager’s funds all voted one way, and the two ways differ. “Split”: at least one manager’s funds did not all vote the same way.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | On the ballot from | Board recommended | Vanguard | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Risks of Weapons Development Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 24 funds |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Tax Transparency Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 24 funds |
| NIKE INC. | September 12, 2023 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Supplemental Pay Equity Disclosure, if properly presented at the meeting. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 16 funds |
| NIKE INC. | September 12, 2023 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding a Supply Chain Management Report, if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 32 funds |
FOR 16 funds |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP. | April 16, 2024 | Stockholder proposal to ascertain voting preferences. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 30 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Annual Report on Lobbying Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 22 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas reduction. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 25 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 2, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding pork housing disclosure. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 18 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Global Transparency Report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Racial Equity Audit. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 33 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| PFIZER INC. | April 25, 2024 | Publish a Congruency Report on Political, Lobbying, Electioneering Expenditures Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 35 funds |
FOR 14 funds |
| PHILLIPS 66 | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting report analyzing the impact of the "System Change Scenario" on the Chemicals business. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
FOR 14 funds |
| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC. | April 24, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding report on risk management and implementation of PNC's Human Rights Statement in financing. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO. | May 7, 2024 | To vote on shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors prepare a report by January 2025, at reasonable expense and omitting proprietary information, on steps the Company is taking to enhance board diversity; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 9 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC. | May 16, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding managing climate risk through science-based targets and transition planning Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 25 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| REPUBLIC SERVICES INC. | May 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to report on stakeholder impact from the Company's climate change strategy. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| ROSS STORES INC. | May 22, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal regarding reporting on material value chain GHG emissions, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 32 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| RYDER SYSTEM INC. | May 3, 2024 | 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 (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 25 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| SKYWEST INC. | May 7, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 21 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC. | May 14, 2024 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding adoption of greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| SMITH & WESSON BRANDS INC. | September 19, 2023 | A stockholder proposal (human rights impact assessment). Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 10 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| SONOCO PRODUCTS CO. | April 17, 2024 | Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal regarding transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 21 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| SOUTHERN CO. | May 22, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding disclosing short-, medium-, and long-term operational GHG targets Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| STRIDE INC. | December 7, 2023 | Approval of the stockholder proposal regarding a report on lobbying; and Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| SYSCO CORP. | November 17, 2023 | To consider a stockholder proposal related to re-establishing a policy for eliminating or reducing gestation crates in the Company's pork supply chain. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 30 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| TARGET CORP. | June 12, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to establish wage policies. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 29 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORP. | May 22, 2024 | To report on risk mitigation regarding state restrictions for emergency abortions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC. | May 16, 2024 | An Advisory Vote on a Shareholder Proposal Regarding the Issuance of a Climate Report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| THE TIMKEN COMPANY | May 3, 2024 | Consideration of a shareholder proposal requesting that The Timken Company adopt independently-verified short- and medium-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, inclusive of emissions from its full value chain, in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 22 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. | June 4, 2024 | Shareholder proposal for a report on effectiveness of social compliance efforts in TJX's supply chain Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 39 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal relating to GHG emissions, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal relating to a report on methane in the energy sector, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal relating to human rights risks in underwriting, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | May 21, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding cage-free eggs, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | May 21, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a racial equity audit, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding a circular economy for packaging. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 29 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 6, 2024 | Stockholder proposal to prepare an independent third-party audit on Driver health and safety. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lead-sheathed cable report Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lobbying activities report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on racial and gender pay gaps. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 31 funds |
FOR 15 funds |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a living wage policy. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on cigarette waste. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on the risks of reproductive healthcare legislation. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 23 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Publication of Targets for Transitioning from Gestation Crates in Pork Supply Chain Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Set Compensation that Optimizes Portfolio Value for Company Shareholders Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 28 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC. | June 3, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal entitled, "Report on Use of Al", if properly presented. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 24 funds |
FOR 9 funds |
| WEIS MARKETS INC. | May 2, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on how the Company is addressing climate-change related risks in its Supply Chain. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Climate Lobbying Congruency Report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Congruency of Political Spending and Corporate Values. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment of Respect for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Transparency in Lobbying Annual Report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| WESTLAKE CORP. | May 9, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding the preparation of a report on reducing plastic pollution of the oceans. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | AGAINST 25 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| WINGSTOP INC. | May 23, 2024 | 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 (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 19 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Adoption of a Policy on the Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 18, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.