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Vanguard 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 | 94,997 | 86,137 | 5,768 | 3,092 | 93.7% | 92.7% |
| Board proposals | 74,087 | 66,390 | 5,096 | 2,601 | 92.9% | 91.8% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 258 | 94 | 37 | 127 | 71.8% | 60.7% |
| Other items | 20,652 | 19,653 | 635 | 364 | 96.9% | 96.2% |
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164 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 | Northern Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 20, 2025 | Report on social impacts of transition finance Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 41 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| KNIGHT-SWI | May 13, 2025 | Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding support for transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 20 AGAINST |
FOR 2 funds |
| KRAFT HEINZ CO. | May 8, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal - Report on plastic packaging, if properly presented. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
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 | Split 2 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| KROGER CO. | June 26, 2025 | Report on discarded cigarette pollution. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 34 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 34 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| L3HARRIS T | April 18, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal titled "Transparency in Lobbying". Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Not determined | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 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 38 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 34 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| MERCK & CO. INC. | May 27, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding a human rights impact assessment. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 39 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| MERCK & CO. INC. | May 27, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on civil liberties in advertising services. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 39 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| MERCK & CO. INC. | May 27, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding a tax transparency report. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 38 AGAINST |
Split 5 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| MERCK & CO. INC. | May 27, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to revisit DEl goals in executive pay incentives. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 31 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| MERITAGE HOMES CORP. | May 22, 2025 | Shareholder proposal to support transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 17 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 | Split 1 FOR, 36 AGAINST |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on Al data usage oversight. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. Shareholder Rights and Defenses |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 35 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on data collection and advertising practices. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 37 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 28, 2025 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on hate targeting marginalized communities. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 36 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| 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 37 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 43 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 10, 2024 | Report on AI Data Sourcing Accountability Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 26 AGAINST |
Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 10, 2024 | Report on AI Misinformation and Disinformation Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 10, 2024 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 14 funds |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 10, 2024 | Report on Risks of Weapons Development Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | May 21, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal: Third-party report assessing effectiveness of implementation of human rights policy Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 25 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder proposal requesting an energy supply ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 6 FOR, 29 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 32 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 32 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 | Split 3 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
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 30 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 31 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 | Split 4 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
Split 5 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| ORACLE CORP. | November 14, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Climate Risks to Retirement Plan Beneficiaries Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 21 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
FOR 7 funds |
| OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP. | May 15, 2025 | Shareholder proposal regarding reporting on political contributions and expenditures Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 24 AGAINST |
FOR 7 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 33 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 33 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 33 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 33 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 27 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 | Split 1 FOR, 30 AGAINST |
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 28 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| QUALCOMM INC. | March 18, 2025 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Protect Retirement Benefits." Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 30 AGAINST, 1 ABSTAIN |
Split 4 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| RTX CORP. | May 1, 2025 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 27 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| SONOCO PRODUCTS CO. | April 16, 2025 | Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal regarding transparency in political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 19 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 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 31 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 36 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 31 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 | Split 1 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
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 26 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 1 FOR, 28 AGAINST |
AGAINST 3 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Climate lobbying alignment Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 29 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 22, 2025 | Lead-sheathed cable report Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 29 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 28, 2025 | Shareholder proposal on transparency in lobbying. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 34 AGAINST |
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 23 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2025 | Racial Equity Audit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 32 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 33 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 33 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 4 FOR, 33 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| 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 25 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 25 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 18, 2026 from SEC Form N-PX filings.