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Charles Schwab 2025-2026 · Northern Trust 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 15,103 | 13,930 | 844 | 329 | 94.3% | 93.6% |
| Board proposals | 14,149 | 13,243 | 722 | 184 | 94.8% | 94.4% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 155 | 73 | 33 | 49 | 68.9% | 67.1% |
| Other items | 799 | 614 | 89 | 96 | 87.3% | 84.1% |
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82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 13, 2026 | To vote upon a shareholder proposal requiring the Company to provide a report on political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. | August 7, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Food Waste Reporting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI data usage oversight Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| ARCBEST CORPORATION | April 24, 2026 | A shareholder proposal to approve GHG emissions reduction targets, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 7 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| AT&T INC. | May 14, 2026 | EEO-1 Report Disclosure Policy Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on deforestation in the company's own-brand supply chain, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | June 2, 2026 | Non-binding stockholder vote on a proposal to avoid brand damage due to corporate political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDING CORPORATION | July 23, 2025 | Vote on a stockholder proposal regarding a report on political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | April 21, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding political expenditures report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | May 28, 2026 | To vote on a shareholder proposal asking the Board to report on the feasibility of adopting a comprehensive human rights policy stating the Company's commitment to respect human rights, in alignment with international human rights standards, throughout its operation and value chain. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| FASTENAL COMPANY | April 23, 2026 | Shareholder proposal relating to an EEO-1 reporting disclosure policy, if properly presented at the annual meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | None | AGAINST 17 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | September 30, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal - Disclosure of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Within Supply Chain. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | April 30, 2026 | To vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report on the impact of extended patent exclusivities on patient access, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 12 funds |
| GRINDR INC. | July 30, 2025 | Stockholder proposal regarding adoption of a human rights policy covering freedom of association and collective bargaining. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 5 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. | May 21, 2026 | To vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a climate transition plan. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on climate change-related commitments. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 10 funds |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | December 5, 2025 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | December 5, 2025 | Report on Human Rights Due Diligence Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 13 funds |
| NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. | May 21, 2026 | A proposal entitled "Paris Agreement Alignment" requesting NextEra Energy publish a report describing if and how the Company plans to reduce its total contribution to climate change and align its operations and investments with the Paris Agreement's goal of maintaining global temperatures well below 2 degrees Celsius, and ideally, 1.5 degrees Celsius. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | June 24, 2026 | Approval of a non-binding stockholder proposal requesting reporting on greenhouse gas emissions from the use of our sold products. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 14 funds |
| NVR, INC. | May 7, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to disclose greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | May 14, 2026 | Shareholder proposal entitled "Avoid Brand Damage due to Corporate Political Spending." Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| OTIS WORLDWIDE CORPORATION | May 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding reporting on political contributions and expenditures Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| SKYWEST, INC. | May 5, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 8 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. | May 13, 2026 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts report. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. | May 6, 2026 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - AVOID POLITICAL SPENDING BRAND DAMAGE Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| TARGET CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on presence of pesticides in Target's private label brands. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY | November 18, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on the effectiveness of the Company's regenerative agriculture program including pesticide reduction outcomes. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 2 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Energy Supply Ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
FOR 8 funds |
| THE SOUTHERN COMPANY | May 13, 2026 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on data center costs Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | May 21, 2026 | Board oversight of material issues related to climate change Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 11 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Energy Supply Ratio. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
FOR 7 funds |
| WORKDAY, INC. | June 16, 2026 | To consider and vote upon a stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of employee retention rates by demographic category. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
FOR 3 funds |
| ADOBE INC. | April 15, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Board Matrix. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| ADOBE INC. | April 15, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Retirement Plan Climate Risk. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. | August 7, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal for a Report on Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Due Diligence. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. | August 7, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal for a Report on Risks of State Policies on Reproductive Health Care. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding AI Board oversight Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI-generated misinformation Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on data privacy Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an enhanced disclosure on climate goals Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
| AMAZON.COM, INC. | May 20, 2026 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON IMPACT OF DATA CENTERS ON CLIMATE COMMITMENTS Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY | May 7, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Issuance of a Report on Pesticide Use Data Reporting in Regenerative Agriculture Program Disclosures. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | May 4, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting report on board oversight of risks related to animal welfare Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | May 2, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting that the Company issue a report disclosing the Board's oversight framework for workforce and human-capital management across its operating subsidiaries. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | June 2, 2026 | Non-binding stockholder vote on a stockholder resolution regarding business operations in illegal settlements. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | September 17, 2025 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company disclose measurable targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | May 29, 2026 | A stockholder proposal regarding enhanced water risk disclosure, if properly presented. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. | May 13, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting an Independent Study on the Impact of Prohibiting Corporate Contributions to Partisan 527 Tax-Exempt Political Groups. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | May 4, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to prepare an annual lobbying report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| GE AEROSPACE | May 5, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting Report on Defense-Related Products Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | June 2, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Human Rights Standards for Indigenous Peoples Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| HCA HEALTHCARE, INC. | April 23, 2026 | Stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on healthcare consequences. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| INTEL CORPORATION | May 13, 2026 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on Intel's human rights due diligence process. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
| INTEL CORPORATION | May 13, 2026 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on risk of China exposure. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 19, 2026 | Lobbying alignment Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. | May 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal requesting a report describing how the Company could disclose its plastic packaging footprint. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. | May 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal requesting a report on risks of sharing customer data with third parties. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | May 26, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on political contributions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on addressing antisemitism and hate in online platforms. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights due diligence. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 2 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO, INC. | May 6, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Report Evaluating the Treatment of Animals within Supply Chain. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| PEPSICO, INC. | May 6, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Human Rights Oversight. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| QUALCOMM INCORPORATED | March 17, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Report on Risk of China Exposure." Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 8 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
| TARGET CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on reducing plastic microfiber shedding. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal requesting a child labor audit. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | April 29, 2026 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on risks related to ingredients Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | April 29, 2026 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on the extent of the Company's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Disclosure Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Biodiversity Impact and Dependency Assessment Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Customer Data Privacy Risks Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Packaging Policies for Plastics Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| THE KROGER CO. | June 25, 2026 | Report on GHG emissions reductions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | October 14, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting Additional Reporting on Plastic Packaging Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 14 funds |
Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | May 20, 2026 | 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 |
| TYSON FOODS, INC. | February 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding report on environmental and human health impacts from waste lagoons. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | May 7, 2026 | To require UPS to engage a third-party to audit and prepare an additional report on the impacts of UPS operations affecting BIPOC and low income communities. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | May 7, 2026 | To require UPS to provide an additional report describing the alignment of its operations and investments with its carbon neutrality goals. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 13 funds |
Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on report on online sexual exploitation. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 15 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
| WALMART INC. | June 4, 2026 | Report on Immigration Policy & Enforcement Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 4 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WALMART INC. | June 4, 2026 | Report on Workplace Health and Safety Governance Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 16 funds |
Split 4 FOR, 5 ABSTAIN |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on High-Carbon Financing Litigation Risks. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 12 funds |
Split 2 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.