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Northern Trust 2025-2026 · DWS 2025-2026 · Download the item list (CSV)
| Common items | Same | Differ | Split (not in %) | Same position | Fund-level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ballot items | 69,551 | 65,239 | 2,567 | 1,745 | 96.2% | 95.2% |
| Board proposals | 54,300 | 50,455 | 2,381 | 1,464 | 95.5% | 94.5% |
| E&S shareholder proposals | 173 | 98 | 19 | 56 | 83.8% | 72.7% |
| Other items | 15,078 | 14,686 | 167 | 225 | 98.9% | 98.2% |
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75 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 | Northern Trust | DWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. | August 7, 2025 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Food Waste Reporting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 5 funds |
| AT&T INC. | May 14, 2026 | EEO-1 Report Disclosure Policy Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 14 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 | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 2 funds |
| BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS, INC. | June 18, 2026 | Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding a report on greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts, if properly presented at the meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 2 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 | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 9 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 | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Stockholder proposal requesting an annual report on the Company's political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 5 funds |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on climate change-related commitments. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 10 funds |
AGAINST 22 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 | FOR 14 funds |
AGAINST 28 funds |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | June 3, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Human Rights Impact Assessment," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 5 funds |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| SKYWEST, INC. | May 5, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding collective bargaining policy. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 4 funds |
AGAINST 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 | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 6 funds |
| SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY | April 15, 2026 | Advisory (non-binding) shareholder proposal - avoid brand damage from political spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 4 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Energy Supply Ratio Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 8 funds |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | May 5, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Spending. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 2 funds |
FOR 6 funds |
| UNDER ARMOUR, INC. | September 3, 2025 | To vote on a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | AGAINST 3 funds |
FOR 1 fund |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | May 21, 2026 | Board oversight of material issues related to climate change Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 11 funds |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Energy Supply Ratio. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | FOR 7 funds |
AGAINST 14 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 | FOR 3 funds |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| ADOBE INC. | April 15, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Board Matrix. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 18 funds |
| ADOBE INC. | April 15, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Retirement Plan Climate Risk. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 18 funds |
| 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 | Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| 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 | Split 1 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
FOR 5 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding AI Board oversight Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
FOR 25 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on AI-generated misinformation Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
FOR 25 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on data privacy Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
FOR 25 funds |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 5, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding an enhanced disclosure on climate goals Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 10 AGAINST |
AGAINST 25 funds |
| 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 | Split 3 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
AGAINST 21 funds |
| 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 | Split 1 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| 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 | Split 3 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
AGAINST 16 funds |
| 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 | Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
FOR 7 funds |
| 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 | Split 5 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
FOR 15 funds |
| 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 | Split 1 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
AGAINST 9 funds |
| 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 | Split 2 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| 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 | Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | May 4, 2026 | Shareholder proposal to prepare an annual lobbying report. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
FOR 18 funds |
| GE AEROSPACE | May 5, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting Report on Defense-Related Products Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
AGAINST 16 funds |
| 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 | Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| 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 | Split 1 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
FOR 10 funds |
| 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 | Split 4 FOR, 2 AGAINST |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| 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 | Split 2 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 19, 2026 | Lobbying alignment Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| 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 | Split 4 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| 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 | Split 4 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | May 26, 2026 | Shareholder proposal regarding a report on political contributions. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
FOR 20 funds |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | May 27, 2026 | A shareholder proposal regarding data protection impact assessment on generative Al chatbots. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
FOR 22 funds |
| 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 | Split 2 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
FOR 22 funds |
| 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 | Split 2 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
AGAINST 22 funds |
| Microsoft Corporation | December 5, 2025 | Report on Al Data Usage Oversight Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
FOR 27 funds |
| Microsoft Corporation | December 5, 2025 | Report on Al and Machine Learning Tools for Oil and Gas Development and Production Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 8 AGAINST |
FOR 27 funds |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | June 3, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Report on Due Diligence Process," if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. | May 19, 2026 | Stockholder Proposal - Policy on Provision of Services in Conflict Zones. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 15 funds |
| PEPSICO, INC. | May 6, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Report Evaluating the Treatment of Animals within Supply Chain. Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
FOR 16 funds |
| PEPSICO, INC. | May 6, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Human Rights Oversight. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 16 funds |
| QUALCOMM INCORPORATED | March 17, 2026 | Stockholder proposal entitled "Report on Risk of China Exposure." Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 8 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
AGAINST 18 funds |
| TARGET CORPORATION | June 10, 2026 | Shareholder proposal requesting a report on reducing plastic microfiber shedding. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 16 funds |
| TESLA, INC. | November 6, 2025 | A shareholder proposal requesting a child labor audit. Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| 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 | Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| 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 | Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | April 29, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Disclosure Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
FOR 11 funds |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Biodiversity Impact and Dependency Assessment Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Customer Data Privacy Risks Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Packaging Policies for Plastics Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | May 21, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Sufficiency of Associates' Access to Healthcare Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
FOR 13 funds |
| THE KROGER CO. | June 25, 2026 | Report on GHG emissions reductions. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | October 14, 2025 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting Additional Reporting on Plastic Packaging Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 5 FOR, 9 AGAINST |
AGAINST 11 funds |
| 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 | Split 3 FOR, 3 AGAINST |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| 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 | Split 1 FOR, 4 AGAINST |
AGAINST 8 funds |
| 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 | Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
AGAINST 12 funds |
| 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 | Split 3 FOR, 6 AGAINST |
FOR 12 funds |
| VISA INC. | January 27, 2026 | Shareholder proposal on report on online sexual exploitation. Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 7 AGAINST |
FOR 18 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 4, 2026 | Report on Immigration Policy & Enforcement Corporate Governance |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 AGAINST, 5 ABSTAIN |
AGAINST 13 funds |
| WALMART INC. | June 4, 2026 | Report on Workplace Health and Safety Governance Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 5 ABSTAIN |
FOR 13 funds |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | April 28, 2026 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on High-Carbon Financing Litigation Risks. Environment or Climate |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 2 FOR, 5 AGAINST |
AGAINST 14 funds |
| Walmart Inc. | June 4, 2026 | Report on Workforce Impact of Al and Automation Other Social Issues |
Shareholder (E&S) | Against | Split 4 FOR, 5 ABSTAIN |
FOR 13 funds |
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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.