shareholder resolutions
ISS Discusses 2022 Shareholder Resolutions Requesting Civil Rights Audits
More shareholder resolutions were filed in the 2022 proxy season than in the previous year, with approximately 932 environmental, social, and governance shareholder proposals submitted at U.S. companies so far, compared to 903 proposals submitted in 2021, according to ISS …
ISS Discusses 2022 Shareholder Resolutions on Political Spending
ISS Discusses Shareholder Resolutions on Lobbying
Shareholder resolutions filed in the 2022 proxy season reflect continuing investor concern over lobbying activities and whether they are consistent with a company’s public positions and aligned with shareholder interests. However, the passage of only two such resolutions indicates that …
McMillan Discusses Key Considerations in Implementing Shareholder Votes on Climate
As the momentum of shareholder engagement on climate-related matters continues to grow across the globe, including in Canada, these issues remain a key focus area for public companies. One of the tools that has gained prominence is the so-called “Say …
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Gadflies at the Gate: Why Do Individual Investors Sponsor Proxy Resolutions?
Individual investors are active participants in the shareholder resolution process. According to Proxy Monitor, shareholder proposals sponsored by individual investors represent approximately one-quarter of the total number of shareholder resolutions voted on each year.[1] During the 10-year period 2006-2015, individual …