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BlackRock 2024-2025 · Northern Trust 2024-2025 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 18,072 | 15,767 | 1,319 | 986 | 92.3% | 90.3% |
| Board proposals | 14,535 | 12,744 | 1,061 | 730 | 92.3% | 90.5% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 236 | 89 | 43 | 104 | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Other items | 3,301 | 2,934 | 215 | 152 | 93.2% | 91.2% |
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147 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 | BlackRock | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKEL GROUP INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder proposal for a report on the Company's greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| MASTERCARD | June 24, 2025 | Consideration of a stockholder proposal requesting a racial equity audit report Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 85 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| MATTEL INC. | May 28, 2025 | Stockholder proposal to disclose plan to reduce total contribution to climate change. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 21 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| MCDONALD'S CORP. | May 20, 2025 | Advisory Vote on Disclosure on Climate Transition Plans. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 48 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| MERCK & CO. INC. | May 27, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding a tax transparency report. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 73 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| MERITAGE HOMES CORP. | May 22, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to support transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 16 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 3 funds |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding GHG emissions reduction actions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 87 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on risks of deepfakes in online child exploitation. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 87 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT | December 10, 2024 | Report on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools for Oil and Gas Development and Production. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 94 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal: Assessment of the Company's supplier and partner code of conduct due diligence process Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 40 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal: Report on Climate lobbying Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 37 AGAINST |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal: Report on recycled content claims Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 40 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an energy supply ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 55 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| NETFLIX INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Amend the Code of Ethics to enhance policies on non-discrimination, anti-harassment, and whistleblower protection," if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 75 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| NETFLIX INC. | June 5, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Issue a Climate Transition Plan," if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 75 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| NIKE INC. | September 10, 2024 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Environmental Targets, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 55 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| NIKE INC. | September 10, 2024 | 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 55 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| NIKE INC. | September 10, 2024 | To consider a shareholder proposal regarding Worker-Driven Social Responsibility, if properly presented at the meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 55 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| NIKE INC. | September 10, 2024 | 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 55 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding emission reduction targets. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 42 AGAINST |
FOR 6 funds |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 53 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Sustainable Packaging Policies for Plastics. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 53 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 53 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Racial Equity Audit. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 53 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PPL CORP. | May 16, 2025 | Shareowner Proposal regarding Independent Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 36 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| PULTEGROUP INC. | April 30, 2025 | Shareholder proposal on adoption of Paris-aligned emission reduction goals, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 41 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| QUALCOMM INC. | March 18, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Protect Retirement Benefits." Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 64 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC. | May 14, 2025 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 36 AGAINST |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| STARBUCKS CORP. | March 12, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting disclosure on cage-free egg commitments in China and Japan. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 41 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| STATE STREET CORP. | May 14, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report disclosing whether and how the Company addresses transition of workers and fairness to communities in its transition finance strategy, if properly presented. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 47 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| STRYKER CORP. | May 8, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal to Support Transparency in Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 59 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| SYSCO CORP. | November 15, 2024 | To consider a stockholder proposal related to establishing measurable, time bound targets for ensuring group sow housing for its private brand pork products. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 39 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| TERADYNE | May 9, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requiring the Company to prepare a report about political contributions and expenditures. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 2 FOR, 34 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder proposal relating to a report on climate-related pricing and coverage decisions, if presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 56 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 6, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 41 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Climate lobbying alignment Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 65 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Lead-sheathed cable report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 65 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 28, 2025 | Shareholder proposal on transparency in lobbying. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 81 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC. | January 30, 2025 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on cigarette waste. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 33 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Health and Safety Governance Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 34 FOR, 34 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 68 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Report on Reduction of Plastic Packaging and Recyclability Claims Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 68 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Request for Third-Party Assessment of Company Policies Regarding Law Enforcement Information Requests Related to Medication Use by Customers and Employees Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 68 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 29, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Energy Supply Ratio. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 50 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC. | May 1, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions disclosures and targets. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 14 AGAINST |
ABSTAIN 1 fund |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Adoption of a Policy on the Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 46 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| YUM! BRANDS INC. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Workplace Safety Policies and Practices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 46 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
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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.