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Charles Schwab 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 | 16,491 | 15,087 | 940 | 464 | 94.1% | 93.2% |
| Board proposals | 15,445 | 14,335 | 785 | 325 | 94.8% | 94.1% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 233 | 98 | 54 | 81 | 64.5% | 62.9% |
| Other items | 813 | 654 | 101 | 58 | 86.6% | 84.5% |
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135 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 | Charles Schwab | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 13 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| MCDONALD'S CORP. | May 20, 2025 | Advisory Vote on Disclosure on Climate Transition Plans. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
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 15 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding GHG emissions reduction actions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 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 14 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 15 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 12 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 | AGAINST 12 funds |
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 12 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 7, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 13 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 | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 14 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| 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 12 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Climate lobbying alignment Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Lead-sheathed cable report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 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 15 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 14 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 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 15 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 15 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| 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 14 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 14 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.