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Shareholder Resolutions 2022

TopicSubjectResolutionCompanyMeeting DateNILGOSC VoteRationale
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that shareholders may act by written consent.Electronic Arts Inc12/08/2021ForProposal aligns with best practice, and if approved would improve
shareholders´ rights.
BoardBoard CompositionTo request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director.NortonLifeLock Inc14/09/2021ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the Board adopt certain policies regarding retention of shares by company executives.Darden Restaurants Inc22/09/2021ForProposal would increase alignment of executives and shareholders’ interests. Proposal aligns with NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the board of directors approve a racial equity audit.Oracle Corp10/11/2021ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
BoardBoard CompositionTo request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director.Oracle Corp10/11/2021ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board prepare a report to shareholders on the Company’s expenditures for political activities.Oracle Corp10/11/2021ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
BoardNomination & SuccessionTo request Non-Management Employees on Director Nominee Candidate Lists.Clorox Co17/11/2021ForThe proposal, if enacted, would significantly improve shareholder rights.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the company report on median pay gaps across race and gender.Microsoft Corp30/11/2021ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo urge the board of directors to release a transparency report, at reasonable expense, assessing the effectiveness of the company’s workplace sexual harassment policies.Microsoft Corp30/11/2021ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the board of directors generally prohibit sales of facial recognition technology to all government entities.Microsoft Corp30/11/2021AgainstProposal is considered too prescriptive.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the board of directors prepare a report on how implementation of the company’s commitment to the Fair Chance Business Pledge has advanced progress toward eliminating racial discrimination at the company.Microsoft Corp30/11/2021ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying.Microsoft Corp30/11/2021ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
BoardElection RulesTo request the Board to amend the Bylaws to allow shareholders to make board nominations.Cisco Systems Inc13/12/2021ForThe proposal, if enacted, would significantly improve shareholder rights.
SustainabilityCharitable EngagementTo request that the Board list the recipients of corporate charitable contributions over $5,000.Costco Wholesale Corp20/01/2022AgainstProposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Board adopt short, medium, and long-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.Costco Wholesale Corp20/01/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board prepare a report to address the links between structural racism, nutrition insecurity, and health disparities.Costco Wholesale Corp20/01/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
Corporate ActionsCompany Purpose & StrategyTo request that the Board take steps to become a Social Purpose Corporation and to adopt such relevant social purposes.Apple Inc04/03/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC’s RI policies.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Board revise the Company’s Transparency Reports with regard to requests from governments, that may reasonably be considered to limit freedom of expression or access to information.Apple Inc04/03/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board prepare a report on the extent that the company’s policies and procedures protect workers in its supply chain from forced labour.Apple Inc04/03/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board report on median pay gaps across race and gender.Apple Inc04/03/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC Voting Policy.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board oversee an audit analysing the impact of the company’s policies on the civil rights of company stakeholders.Apple Inc04/03/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board prepare a report assessing the potential risks to the company associated with its use of concealment clauses in the context of harassment, discrimination and other unlawful acts.Apple Inc04/03/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying policies and activities.Walt Disney Company; The09/03/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
Shareholder RightsGeneral Meeting ProceduresTo request the Board to lower the stock ownership threshold to call a special meeting of shareholders.Walt Disney Company; The09/03/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice, and if approved would improve shareholders´ rights.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to provide a diligence report evaluating human rights impacts.Walt Disney Company; The09/03/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to provide a report on both median and adjusted pay gaps across race and gender.Walt Disney Company; The09/03/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to provide a report and audit on workplace non-discrimination.Walt Disney Company; The09/03/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
Corporate ActionsCompany Purpose & StrategyTo request that the Bank explore the possibility of becoming a benefit company.Bank of Nova Scotia05/04/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC’s RI policies.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Bank adopt an advisory vote on environmental policy.Bank of Nova Scotia05/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityOther ESGTo request that the Board set up a climate change and environment committee.Bank of Nova Scotia05/04/2022AgainstCurrent policies and processes are considered adequate.
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request that the Bank adopt French as the official language.Bank of Nova Scotia05/04/2022ForProponent’s argument considered compelling at time of proposal.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Bank updates its criteria for sustainable finance.Royal Bank of Canada07/04/2022ForConcerns that current policies may not be adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Bank takes steps to assess and mitigate the human rights risks involved in financialization of housing.Royal Bank of Canada07/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Bank not participate in or enable pollution-intensive asset privatization transactionsRoyal Bank of Canada07/04/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC Voting Policy.
Corporate ActionsCompany Purpose & StrategyTo request that the Bank analyse the possibility of becoming a benefit company.Royal Bank of Canada07/04/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC’s RI policies.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Bank adopt an advisory vote policy regarding its environmental and climate change objectives.Royal Bank of Canada07/04/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request that the Banks language be French.Royal Bank of Canada07/04/2022AgainstDespite a compelling argument from the proponent, Company indicated the proposal not permitted under the Bank Act (Canada).
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Bank produce a report on the loans granted over previous years in support of a circular economy.Royal Bank of Canada07/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the Board undertake a review of executive compensation levels in relation to the entire workforce.Royal Bank of Canada07/04/2022ForConcerns with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice.
Corporate ActionsCompany Purpose & StrategyTo request that the Bank explore the possibility of becoming a benefit corporation.Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce07/04/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC’s RI policies.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Bank establish an annual advisory vote policy with respect to its environmental and climate change action plan.Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce07/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request that the Bank adopt French as the official language.Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce07/04/2022ForProponent’s argument considered compelling at time of proposal.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the Board review executive compensation levels in relation to the entire workforce.Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce07/04/2022ForConcerns with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the company adopt a policy of not financing new fossil fuel supply.Toronto-Dominion Bank14/04/2022ForThe proposal would enable the Company to align more closely with the goals of the Paris agreement.
Corporate ActionsCompany Purpose & StrategyTo request that the company analyse the possibility of becoming a benefit company and report on this to the shareholders.Toronto-Dominion Bank14/04/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC’s RI policies.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the company adopt an annual advisory voting policy with regard to its environmental and climate action plan and objectives.Toronto-Dominion Bank14/04/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request that the company acknowledge the official status of French in its meetings and communications.Toronto-Dominion Bank14/04/2022AgainstDespite a compelling argument from the proponent, Company indicated the proposal not permitted under the Bank Act (Canada).
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the company undertake a review of executive compensation levels in relation to the entire workforce, and provide a report to shareholders and disclose the CEO compensation to median worker pay ratio.Toronto-Dominion Bank14/04/2022ForConcerns with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request the Board to vote on the feasibility of transferring intellectual property.Moderna Inc28/04/2022AgainstCurrent policies and processes are considered adequate.
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request that the Board adopt a mandatory arbitration bylaw for disputes between a stockholder and the corporation.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022AgainstThe resolution has now been withdrawn from the meeting agenda.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board commission a racial equity audit to analyse the company’s  impacts on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022AgainstProposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board oversee a third-party audit to assess and recommend  improving the racial impacts of its policies, practices and products.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityOther ESGTo request that the Board report to shareholders on whether government financial support for producing COVID-19 vaccines will be considered when setting prices.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityOther ESGTo request that the Board publish a report on the effects of the limited sharing of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine technologies.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the company discontinue global sales of its talc-based Baby Powder.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022ForProposal is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityCharitable EngagementTo request that the Board prepare a report on all company charitable donations.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the Board adopt a policy that no financial performance metric shall be adjusted to exclude Legal or Compliance Costs.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022ForAdoption would increase alignment with executives and shareholders interests, enhancing the robustness of the executive remuneration programme.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the Remuneration Committee establish a pay-for-superior-performance standard in the Company’s executive compensation plan for senior executives.Johnson & Johnson Inc28/04/2022ForAdoption would better align the CEO remuneration package with shareholders and wider workforce.
Shareholder RightsGeneral Meeting ProceduresTo request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that a lower threshold is required for shareholders to call a special shareholder meeting.Church & Dwight Co Inc28/04/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice, and if approved would improve shareholders´ rights.
BoardBoard CompositionAdoption of a policy requiring that the Board Chair be an independent director.Berkshire Hathaway Inc30/04/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on environmental issues.Berkshire Hathaway Inc30/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal aligns with NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to adopt policies to reduce emissions.Berkshire Hathaway Inc30/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal aligns with NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the board to prepare a report on the Corporation’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.Berkshire Hathaway Inc30/04/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request political spending disclosure.Expeditors International of Washington Inc03/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
Shareholder RightsGeneral Meeting ProceduresTo request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that a lower threshold is required for shareholders to call a special shareholder meeting.Bristol-Myers Squibb Co03/05/2022AgainstCurrent policy is considered adequate.
BoardBoard CompositionTo request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director.Bristol-Myers Squibb Co03/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the Company’s political donations.Omnicom Group Inc03/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying.United Parcel Service Inc05/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying activities with the Paris Climate Agreement.United Parcel Service Inc05/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal aligns with NILGOSC Voting policy.
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request the Board to  reduce the voting power of UPS class A stock from 10 votes per share to one vote per share.United Parcel Service Inc05/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to require adoption of independently verified science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.United Parcel Service Inc05/05/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC Voting Policy.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to prepare a report on balancing climate measures and financial returns.United Parcel Service Inc05/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal aligns with NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on assessing UPS’s diversity and inclusion.United Parcel Service Inc05/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
BoardBoard CompositionTo amend the Bylaws so as to require that the Chairman of the Board shall be an independent director.Abbvie Inc06/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the Remuneration Committee set a package that provides for severance or termination payments.Abbvie Inc06/05/2022ForConcerns with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice.
SustainabilityOther ESGTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on Board Oversight of Competition Practices.Abbvie Inc06/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the Company’s political donations.Abbvie Inc06/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
Shareholder RightsGeneral Meeting ProceduresTo request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that a lower threshold is required for shareholders to call a special shareholder meeting.Danaher Corp10/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice, and if approved would improve shareholders´ rights.
SustainabilityCharitable EngagementTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on Charitable Contributions.Verizon Communications Inc12/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the Board amend the Clawback Policy.Verizon Communications Inc12/05/2022AgainstCompany’s current clawback policy is considered relatively comprehensive.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request that the Board adopt a policy where annual equity awards be ratified by shareholders.Verizon Communications Inc12/05/2022ForConcerns with current Remuneration policy. Addition of more stringent and precise measures would strengthen shareholder rights.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on business operations in China.Verizon Communications Inc12/05/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure and risk management is considered adequate.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to adopt a policy to cease financing new fossil fuel development.JPMorgan Chase & Co17/05/2022ForThe proposal would enable the Company to align more closely with the goals of the Paris agreement.
Shareholder RightsGeneral Meeting ProceduresTo request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that a lower threshold is required for shareholders to call a special shareholder meeting.JPMorgan Chase & Co17/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice, and if approved would improve shareholders´ rights.
BoardBoard CompositionTo amend the Bylaws so as to require that the Chairman of the Board shall be an independent director.JPMorgan Chase & Co17/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board adopt a policy to encourage greater diversity for the Board of Directors.JPMorgan Chase & Co17/05/2022AgainstProposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances.
Corporate ActionsCompany Purpose & StrategyTo request that the Board amend the Bylaws to become a public benefit corporation.JPMorgan Chase & Co17/05/2022AgainstProposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to prepare a report on setting absolute contraction targets for the greenhouse gas emissions.JPMorgan Chase & Co17/05/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
RemunerationRemuneration – OtherTo request the Board to improve executive compensation program.AT&T Inc19/05/2022ForConcerns with current Remuneration policy.
BoardBoard CompositionTo request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director.AT&T Inc19/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo recommend that the Company publish a report analysing the congruence of the Company’s political and electioneering expenditures during the preceding year.AT&T Inc19/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the company commission a racial equity audit analysing the company’s impacts on civil rights and non-discrimination.AT&T Inc19/05/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
BoardBoard CompositionTo request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director.Merck & Co Inc24/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityOther ESGTo request that the Board report to shareholders regarding Covid-19 products.Merck & Co Inc24/05/2022AgainstCurrent approach is considered adequate.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying expenditure.Merck & Co Inc24/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report to shareholders on retirement plan options.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022AgainstMay result in Board instability. Proponent’s argument not sufficiently compelling.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report to shareholders on customer due diligence.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
BoardNomination & SuccessionTo request the Board adopt an alternative director candidate policy.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022ForProposal is aligned with NILGOSC Voting Policy.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to report to shareholders on packaging materials.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to shareholders on worker health and safety differences.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022AgainstAmazon agreed to carry out an audit, which will provide the requested information.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report additionally on risks associated with the use of certain contract clauses.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022AgainstA report has already been produced on this issue.
SustainabilityCharitable EngagementTo request the Board to report to shareholders on charitable contributions.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request the Board to report to shareholders on alternative tax.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report to shareholders on freedom of association.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
BoardElection RulesTo request the Board to adopt a policy requiring more director candidates than board seats.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022AgainstCurrent options are considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report to shareholders on warehouse working conditions.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022AgainstThe company has improved current disclosure and has agreed to carry out a Diversity and Equity audit.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report to shareholders on gender/racial pay.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request a Diversity and Equity Audit.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022AgainstThe company has agreed to carry out a Diversity and Equity audit, and to publicly release the results from the audit once completed.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report to shareholders on customer use of certain technologies.Amazon.com Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the Company’s political donations.Dollar General Corp25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request the Board to eliminate the dual class voting structure in favour of one-share one vote.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
BoardBoard CompositionTo request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on risks associated with concealment clauses.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on external costs of misinformation.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on community standards enforcement.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Board reports and seek an advisory shareholder vote on the metaverse.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022AgainstNot considered necessary at this time.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on human rights.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022AgainstCurrent policies and disclosure considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on the risk of increased sexual exploitation of children as the company develops additional privacy tools.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request an audit regarding civil rights and non-discrimination.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022AgainstProposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request an assessment of the audit and risk oversight committee.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityCharitable EngagementTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the Company’s charitable donations.Meta Platforms Inc25/05/2022AgainstProposal is considered too prescriptive.
Shareholder RightsGeneral Meeting ProceduresTo request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that shareholders may call a special shareholder meeting.Illumina Inc26/05/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice, and if approved would improve shareholders´ rights.
SustainabilityAnimal WelfareTo request the Board to report on Animal Welfare Practices.Walmart Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to Create a Pandemic Workforce Advisory Council.Walmart Inc01/06/2022ForThe proposal, if enacted, could improve workforce engagement.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to Report on Impacts of Reproductive Healthcare Legislation.Walmart Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report on Alignment of Racial Justice Goals and Starting Wages.Walmart Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination Audit.Walmart Inc01/06/2022AgainstProposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances.
SustainabilityCharitable EngagementTo request the Board to Report on Charitable Donation Disclosures.Walmart Inc01/06/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying.Walmart Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on climate lobbying.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on environmental issues.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on Water Management Risks.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on a Racial Equity Audit.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on Concealment Clauses.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
Shareholder RightsShareholder RightsTo request the Board adopt a policy Regarding Equal Shareholder Voting.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request the Board to Report on Government Takedown Requests.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022AgainstProposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request a Human Rights Assessment of Data Center Siting.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForThe proposal would support the Company in mitigating adverse human rights impacts that may subject the Company to reputational, legal, business and financial risks.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Board report on Data Collection, Privacy, and Security.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Board provide more quantitative and qualitative information on its algorithmic systems.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request a independent human rights impact report relating to misinformation and disinformation.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForThe proposal would support the Company in mitigating adverse human rights impacts that may subject the Company to reputational, legal, business and financial risks.
SustainabilityEthical Business PracticesTo request that the Board report on External Costs of Disinformation.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022AgainstCurrent disclosure is considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board report on Board Diversity.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityOther ESGTo request that the Board Establish an Environmental Sustainability Board Committee.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForThe establishment of an Environmental Sustainability Board Committee would be beneficial for policy and agenda oversight.
BoardNomination & SuccessionTo request the Board adopt a policy on Non-Management Employee Representative Director.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022AgainstCurrent employee engagement policies are considered adequate.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board report on policies regarding Military and Militarized Policing Agencies.Alphabet Inc01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityCharitable EngagementTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the Company’s charitable donations.Comcast Corp01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to perform independent racial equity audit.Comcast Corp01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to report on risks of omitting “viewpoint” and “ideology” from EEO policy.Comcast Corp01/06/2022AgainstProposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to conduct and publicly release the results of an independent investigation into the effectiveness of sexual harassment policies.Comcast Corp01/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request the Board to report on how retirement plan options align with company climate goals.Comcast Corp01/06/2022ForAs there are no sustainable investment options offered in the Company’s retirement plan, this resolution might help to improve that.
Shareholder RightsGeneral Meeting ProceduresTo request the Board to amend the governing documents to remove the supermajority voting provisions.Netflix Inc02/06/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityPolitical ActivityTo request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying.Netflix Inc02/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests.
BoardElection RulesTo request that the Board amend the proxy access bylaw to remove the shareholder group limit.Target Corp Inc08/06/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
BoardBoard CompositionTo amend the Bylaws so as to require that the Chairman of the Board shall be an independent director.Salesforce.Com Inc09/06/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request the Board to employ a racial equity audit.Salesforce.Com Inc09/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.
Shareholder RightsGeneral Meeting ProceduresTo request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that a lower threshold is required for shareholders to call a special shareholder meeting.General Motors Co13/06/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice, and if approved would improve shareholders´ rights.
BoardBoard CompositionTo request that the Board establish a policy of separating the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer.General Motors Co13/06/2022ForProposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board report on use of child labor in connection with electric vehicles.General Motors Co13/06/2022AgainstPolicies were updated and enhanced in 2021. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on the use of plastics.Kroger Co; The23/06/2022AgainstCompany has committed to increased disclosure. Requested report could result in potential duplication of efforts.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on protection of farmworkers.Kroger Co; The23/06/2022ForCompany has committed to increased disclosure, but has not addressed some social issues in its response.
SustainabilityEnvironmental PracticesTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on elimination of HFC’s.Kroger Co; The23/06/2022AgainstCompany has committed to increased disclosure. Requested report could result in potential duplication of efforts.
SustainabilityHuman Rights & WorkforceTo request that the Board reports to shareholders on workforce strategy.Kroger Co; The23/06/2022ForIncreased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure.