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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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278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEXCOM INC. | May 22, 2024 | To provide a non-binding, advisory vote on pay equity disclosure. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| DEXCOM INC. | May 22, 2024 | To provide a non-binding, advisory vote on transparency in lobbying. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| DOCUSIGN INC. | May 29, 2024 | 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 (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 19 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| DOW INC. | April 11, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - Single-Use Plastics Report Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| DRAFTKINGS INC. | May 13, 2024 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding disclosure of certain political contributions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 15 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to publish an annual report disclosing lobbying activities. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to report on effectiveness of the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal: Regarding Report on Effectiveness of DEI Efforts Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| FEDEX CORP. | September 21, 2023 | Stockholder proposal regarding a "Just Transition" report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| FEDEX CORP. | September 21, 2023 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate risk associated with retirement plan options. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 27 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
FOR 7 funds |
| GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. | April 25, 2024 | Advisory shareholder proposal on transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. | April 24, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Clean Energy Supply Financing Ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 32 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. | April 24, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Transparency In Lobbying Report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| HCA HEALTHCARE INC. | April 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding report on risk mitigation regarding state restrictions for emergency abortions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| HCA HEALTHCARE INC. | April 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal, if property presented at the meeting, regarding report on maternal health outcomes. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| HERSHEY CO. | May 6, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal titled "Public Report on Packaging Reuse & Recycling." Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| HOME DEPOT INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Contributions Congruency Analysis Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| HOME DEPOT INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Biodiversity Impact and Dependency Assessment Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 15 funds |
| HUNTSMAN CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 15 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Climate Lobbying Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Lobbying Activities Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting the Adoption of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO. | May 13, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on the Company's LGBTQ+ Equity and Inclusions Efforts Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 9 funds |
| INTUIT INC. | January 18, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a retirement plan investment report Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 29 AGAINST, 2 ABSTAIN |
FOR 17 funds |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC. | April 25, 2024 | The stockholder proposal requesting a racial and gender pay gap report, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 21, 2024 | Indigenous peoples' rights indicators Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 30 AGAINST |
FOR 15 funds |
| KELLANOVA | April 26, 2024 | Shareowner proposal requesting racial and gender pay gap disclosures, if properly presented at the meeting. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| KELLANOVA | April 26, 2024 | Shareowner proposal requesting the Company report on the risks to the Company associated with pesticide use in its supply chain, if properly presented at meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| KINDER MORGAN INC. | May 8, 2024 | Stockholder proposal relating to establishing a greenhouse gas emission reduction target Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 20 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | April 19, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Lobbying" Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS | May 14, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding a Board report on risks of fulfilling information requests. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 14 funds |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Reducing Full Value Chain GHG Emissions Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 4 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. | June 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on the impact of the production and sale of animal-derived products (if properly presented at the meeting). Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| MARKEL GROUP INC. | May 22, 2024 | Shareholder proposal for a report on the Company's greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| MASTERCARD INC. | June 18, 2024 | Consideration of a stockholder proposal requesting transparency in lobbying Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 20 funds |
| MATTEL INC. | May 29, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting additional disclosure regarding political contributions and expenditures. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 20 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| MCDONALD'S CORP. | May 22, 2024 | Advisory Vote on Poultry Welfare Disclosure. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding human rights impact assessment on AI systems driving targeted advertising. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 35 AGAINST |
FOR 20 funds |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
FOR 20 funds |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
FOR 20 funds |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights risks in non-US markets. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
FOR 20 funds |
| MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. | August 22, 2023 | 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 (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 24 funds |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 22, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting Board adopt targets and publicly report quantitative metrics to eradicate child labor from cocoa supply chain; Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 22, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting third-party report assessing effectiveness of implementation of human rights policy; and Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding transparency in lobbying Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a clean energy supply financing ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| MSCI INC. | April 23, 2024 | To approve shareholder proposal to report on "Chinese military-industry companies" in Company indices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 22 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| NETFLIX INC. | June 6, 2024 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Report on Netflix's Use of Artificial Intelligence," if properly presented at the meeting. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| NEXTERA ENERGY INC. | May 23, 2024 | A proposal entitled "Board Matrix" requesting a chart of individual Director self-identified gender, race/ethnicity and skills Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
AGAINST 10 funds |
| NEXTERA ENERGY INC. | May 23, 2024 | A proposal entitled "Climate Lobbying Report" requesting a report on the Company's lobbying and trade association memberships in relation to the Company's emissions goal Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 22 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| NOODLES & CO. | May 15, 2024 | To vote on a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions disclosures. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
FOR 1 fund |
| NVR INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to expand political spending disclosure. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| NVR INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to publish report on impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| ORACLE CORP. | November 15, 2023 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pay Gap Report Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| PACCAR INC | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate-related policy engagement Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 30 AGAINST |
FOR 16 funds |
| RTX CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Human Rights Impact Assessment Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 29 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| RTX CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 7 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| RTX CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Full Value Chain Emissions Reduction Plan Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 7 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| RYDER SYSTEM INC. | May 3, 2024 | 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 (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| SEMPRA | May 9, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on certain safety and environmental matters Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| SKECHERS U.S.A. INC. | May 23, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting our company to publicly disclose a timeline for meeting and disclosing our value chain emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| STRYKER CORP. | May 9, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal on Transparency in Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding adoption of a freedom of association and collective bargaining policy, if properly presented. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding annual reporting on anti-harassment and discrimination efforts, if properly presented. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. | April 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal to report on due diligence efforts to identify risks associated with product misuse. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 39 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | April 3, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal, if properly presented, requesting a political expenditures report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP. | April 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding an annual report on lobbying activities, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 23 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding Tyson Foods' labor practices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
FOR 8 funds |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding corporate climate lobbying. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
FOR 8 funds |
| TYSON FOODS INC. | February 8, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding deforestation-free supply chains. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 8 funds |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | May 2, 2024 | To prepare an annual report on the effectiveness of UPS's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | June 3, 2024 | If properly presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholder proposal requiring a political contributions congruency report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 39 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Human Rights Impact Assessment Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Workplace Safety & Violence Review Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| WARRIOR MET COAL INC. | April 25, 2024 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: To adopt a resolution urging the Board of Directors to commission and oversee an assessment of the Company's respect for the internationally recognized human rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Contested | Split 1 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
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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.