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State Street vs Northern Trust: how alike they voted, 2024-2025

92.5% When both took a single position, they voted the same way on 92.5% of 93,892 items (86,854 the same, 7,038 different). 2,004 items where at least one of them split its funds are listed separately below. Both voted on 95,896 items in all.

State Street 2024-2025 · Northern Trust 2024-2025 · Download the item list (CSV)

By who put the item on the ballot. “Same position” = Same / (Same + Differ); split items are not in it. “Fund-level” is a second view over all common items: the chance that a fund of each manager, picked at random, voted the same way, which gives partial credit where a manager split.
	Common items	Same	Differ	Split (not in %)	Same position	Fund-level
All ballot items	95,896	86,854	7,038	2,004	92.5%	91.7%
Board proposals	74,760	67,010	6,043	1,707	91.7%	90.9%
E&S shareholder proposals	258	112	58	88	65.9%	63.6%
Other items	20,878	19,732	937	209	95.5%	95.0%

Where they did not vote alike

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All ballot items Board proposals E&S shareholder proposals Other items

146 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	State Street	Northern Trust
JOHNSON & JOHNSON	April 24, 2025	Produce a human rights impact assessment Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 30 funds	Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	May 20, 2025	Report on social impacts of transition finance Environment or Climate	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 30 funds	Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST
KRAFT HEINZ CO.	May 8, 2025	Stockholder Proposal - Report on plastic packaging, if properly presented. Environment or Climate	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 21 funds	Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
KRAFT HEINZ CO.	May 8, 2025	Stockholder Proposal - Report on recyclability claims, if properly presented. Environment or Climate	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 21 funds	Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
KROGER CO.	June 26, 2025	Report on discarded cigarette pollution. Environment or Climate	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 20 funds	Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST
KROGER CO.	June 26, 2025	Report on safeguarding the privacy of consumer health data. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 20 funds	Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST
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 29 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 27 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 29 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 31 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 31 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 33 funds	Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST
MICROSOFT CORP.	December 10, 2024	Report on AI Data Sourcing Accountability Other Social Issues	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	ABSTAIN 33 funds	Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST
MICROSOFT CORP.	December 10, 2024	Report on AI Misinformation and Disinformation Other Social Issues	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 33 funds	Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST
MICROSOFT CORP.	December 10, 2024	Report on Risks of Weapons Development Other Social Issues	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 33 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 27 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 27 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 26 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 26 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 26 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 26 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 21 funds	Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO.	October 8, 2024	Shareholder Proposal - Pay Gap Reporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 26 funds	Split 5 FOR, 9 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 19 funds	Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST
QUALCOMM INC.	March 18, 2025	Stockholder proposal entitled "Protect Retirement Benefits." Environment or Climate	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 26 funds	Split 4 FOR, 8 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 24 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 22 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 23 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 22 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 23 funds	Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.	May 22, 2025	Climate lobbying alignment Environment or Climate	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 26 funds	Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.	May 22, 2025	Lead-sheathed cable report Other Social Issues	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 26 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 33 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 22 funds	Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST
WALMART INC.	June 5, 2025	Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	Shareholder (E&S)	Against	AGAINST 28 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 28 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 28 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 23 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	FOR 24 funds	Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST

← All 20 managers, 2024-2025

How items are matched and positions counted: see the comparison table and the methodology. Built October 13, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.