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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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5,729 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 |
| A.P. MOLLER-MAERSK A/S | March 14, 2024 | Report on Efforts and Risks Related to Human Rights Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Other | Against | AGAINST 6 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| ACCELINK TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD. | May 17, 2024 | Approve Daily Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ACCELINK TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD. | May 17, 2024 | Approve Financial Services Agreement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ACCELINK TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD. | June 18, 2024 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ACCELINK TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD. | June 18, 2024 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Agreement and Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| ACER INC. | May 31, 2024 | Amend Procedures Governing the Acquisition or Disposal of Assets and Procedures for Lending Funds to Other Parties Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| ACS ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS SA | May 9, 2024 | Amend Article 12 Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| ACS ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS SA | May 9, 2024 | Amend Article 7 of General Meeting Regulations Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| ADANI ENTERPRISES LTD. | July 18, 2023 | Approve Material Related Party Transactions with Mumbai International Airport Limited Corporate Governance |
Other | For | AGAINST 4 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC. | May 8, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding special meeting right. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 26 funds |
FOR 18 funds |
| AECC AVIATION POWER CO. LTD. | January 22, 2024 | Approve Continuing Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 4 funds |
| AECC AVIATION POWER CO. LTD. | April 29, 2024 | Approve Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| AIR CANADA | March 28, 2024 | SP 2: Hold Annual Meetings of the Company in Person with Virtual Meetings as Complements Corporate Governance |
Other | None | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| AISINO CORP. | January 15, 2024 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 10, 2024 | To adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies to establish a quorum or if there are insufficient votes to adopt any proposal (other than Proposal 7) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 25 funds |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| ALFEN NV | April 9, 2024 | Amend Articles of Association of the Company II Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ALTAREA SCA | June 5, 2024 | Approve Report on Progress of Company's Climate Transition Plan (Advisory) Environment or Climate |
Other | For | ABSTAIN 7 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL BOARD COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 36 funds |
FOR 18 funds |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL BOARD COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE PUBLIC POLICY Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 36 funds |
FOR 18 funds |
| AMPLIFON SPA | April 30, 2024 | Amend Company Bylaws Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| AMPLITUDE INC. | June 11, 2024 | The approval of the amendment and restatement of our restated certificate to provide for the exculpation of officers. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. | June 18, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal regarding Shareholder Opportunity to Vote on Excessive Golden Parachutes. Compensation |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| ARCHER AVIATION INC. | June 21, 2024 | Approval of an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers of the Company as permitted by Delaware General Corporation Law. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 9 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| ARGENX SE | May 7, 2024 | Amend Articles of Association and Authorization to Execute the Deed of Amendment Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 6 funds |
AGAINST 7 funds |
| ARKO CORP. | June 6, 2024 | Approval of a stockholder proposal to have an independent board chairman. Corporate Governance |
Other | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| AURORA INNOVATION INC. | May 23, 2024 | Approval of amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to reflect recently adopted Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 13 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVIC INDUSTRY-FINANCE HOLDINGS CO. LTD. | December 29, 2023 | Approve Adjustment of Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| AVIC INDUSTRY-FINANCE HOLDINGS CO. LTD. | June 28, 2024 | Approve 2023 Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AVIC INDUSTRY-FINANCE HOLDINGS CO. LTD. | June 28, 2024 | Approve 2024 Related Party Transaction Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| AVICHINA INDUSTRY & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LTD. | December 19, 2023 | Approve Financial Services Framework Agreement, Proposed Annual Caps and Related Transactions Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Amount Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Attribution of Profit and Loss During the Transition Period Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Committed Net Profit Amount Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Compensation for Performance Differences Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Determination of Performance Differences Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Distribution Arrangement of Undistributed Earnings Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Draft and Summary of Acquisition by Cash and Issuance of Shares as well as Raising Supporting Funds (Revision) Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Impairment Testing and Compensation Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Issue Amount Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Issue Price Adjustment Mechanism Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Listing Exchange Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Lock-Up Period Arrangement Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
| AVICOPTER PLC | September 27, 2023 | Approve Overall Plan Corporate Governance |
Other | For | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 1 fund |
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How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 13, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.