| Board | Election Rules | To amend the Bylaws to allow shareholders to make board nominations | Tesla Inc | 04/08/2022 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Anti-Harassment and discrimination efforts | Tesla Inc | 04/08/2022 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interest. Current disclosure could be improved |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Board Diversity | Tesla Inc | 04/08/2022 | For | Current disclosures do not detail how the Company’s diversity policies ensure Board diversity, with no formal targets or policies for new director nominees (beyond stating that diversity is considered as a factor). The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Employee Arbitration | Tesla Inc | 04/08/2022 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Current disclosure could be improved |
| Political Activity | Political Activity | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying | Tesla Inc | 04/08/2022 | For | The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy. Current Sustainability disclosure could be improved |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | Adoption of a freedom of association and collective bargaining policy | Tesla Inc | 04/08/2022 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare Additional reporting on child labour | Tesla Inc | 04/08/2022 | Against | Current disclosure is considered sufficient. The Company currently produces a report detailing child labour policies |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request the Board to prepare Additional Reporting on water risk | Tesla Inc | 04/08/2022 | Against | The Company has committed to further disclosure as part of TCFD reporting |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To consider and vote upon a stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, on termination pay | Electronic Arts Inc | 11/08/2022 | For | Concerns about several aspects of the Company’s current Remuneration policy. |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | Stockholder Proposal regarding shareholder ratification of termination pay | Gen Digital Inc | 13/09/2022 | Against | Concerns with current termination provisions. The termination provision of a directors’ service contract includes the automatic or discretionary payment of unearned bonus in the event of early termination following a change of control, accelerated vesting of LTIP awards on termination is permitted |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director | General Mills Inc | 27/09/2022 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board report to shareholders on Plastic Packaging | General Mills Inc | 27/09/2022 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Other ESG | To request that the board issue a tax transparency report | Cisco Systems Inc | 08/12/2022 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board report to shareholders on cost vs benefits of global diversity & inclusion efforts | Microsoft Corp | 13/12/2022 | Against | The proposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. It is not considered to be in the best interests of investors. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board report to shareholders regarding hiring people with arrest or incarceration records | Microsoft Corp | 13/12/2022 | Against | Current policies and practices are considered adequate |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board report to shareholders regarding 401(k) retirement funds connection with climate change | Microsoft Corp | 13/12/2022 | For | Current policies fail to address concerns regarding scope 3 emissions. The Company taking on increased responsibility regarding its environmental impact and the associated risks is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board commission an independent report to assess whether governmental customer use of products can contribute to violations of privacy | Microsoft Corp | 13/12/2022 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board issue an independent report regarding risks for being identified as a company involved in the development of weapons used by military | Microsoft Corp | 13/12/2022 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Other ESG | To request that the Board issue a tax transparency report | Microsoft Corp | 13/12/2022 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To report on risks of state policies restricting reproductive rights | Costco Whole Corp | 19/01/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To approve a Civil Rights and Non-discrimination Audit Proposal | Apple Inc | 10/03/2023 | Against | The proposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances. In addition, the company has already committed to a Civil Rights Audit |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To approve the Communist China Audit | Apple Inc | 10/03/2023 | Against | Current disclosure is considered adequate. |
| Shareholder Rights | Shareholder Rights | To approve the board policy for communication with shareholder proponents | Apple Inc | 10/03/2023 | For | The proposal, if enacted, would improve shareholder engagement |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To approve the Racial and Gender Pay Gaps report | Apple Inc | 10/03/2023 | For | The proposal is aligned with NILGOSC Voting policy |
| Board | Election Rules | To approve the shareholder proxy access amendments | Apple Inc | 10/03/2023 | For | The proposal is aligned with best practice and would improve shareholders’ rights |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the Company reduce prices of vital medicines | Novo Nordisk AS | 23/03/2023 | Against | Current policies and processes are considered in-line with good practice recommendations. The proposal could be considered too prescriptive. |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the Bank adopt an advisory voting policy regarding environmental and climate objectives | Bank of Nova Scotia | 04/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Bank explore the possibility of becoming a benefit company. | Bank of Nova Scotia | 04/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request that the Board review executive compensation levels in relation to the entire workforce | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 04/04/2023 | For | Concerns held with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice |
| Sustainability | Environmental practices | To request that the Bank establish an annual advisory vote policy with respect to its environmental and climate change action plans | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 04/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Current disclosure is not up to date |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Bank make clear its commitment to continue to invest in Canadian Oil and Gas sector | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 04/04/2023 | Against | The proposal is not aligned with the Company’s Net Zero ambition |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Bank amend its policy guidelines for sensitive sectors and activities | Royal Bank of Canada | 05/04/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy and support of TCFD recommended disclosures |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Bank revise its human rights position statement | Royal Bank of Canada | 05/04/2023 | For | The proposal supports the Company in mitigating such adverse human rights impacts that may subject the Company to reputational, legal, business and financial risks |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board oversee and publish a third party racial equity audit | Royal Bank of Canada | 05/04/2023 | For | Current disclosure could be improved |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Bank issue a report disclosing greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets | Royal Bank of Canada | 05/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board adopt a policy for a time bound phase out of the lending and underwriting to projects engaging in fossil fuel exploration | Royal Bank of Canada | 05/04/2023 | Against | NILGOSC considers divestment can be a blunt instrument. The company’s current policies are considered adequate |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request that the Board review executive compensation levels in relation to entire workforce | Royal Bank of Canada | 05/04/2023 | For | Concerns held with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request an advisory vote policy regarding environmental and climate change objectives | Royal Bank of Canada | 05/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Bank produce a report on the loans granted in support of a circular economy | Royal Bank of Canada | 07/04/2022 | For | Concerns with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice. |
| Corporate Actions | Company Purpose & Strategy | To request that the Bank explore the possibility of becoming a benefit corporation. | Royal Bank of Canada | 05/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board report to shareholders on the hiring of persons with arrest or incarceration records | Adobe Inc | 20/04/2023 | Against | Current policies and practices are considered adequate |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board disclose how it assess and mitigates human rights risk in connection with clients who own multi family residential properties | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 20/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board amend its environmental and social risk process for non retail lending business lines | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 20/04/2023 | Against | Current disclosure is considered adequate |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Bank adopt a policy on an annual advisory vote on environmental and climate action plan | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 20/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Bank make clear its commitment to continue to invest in oil and gas sector | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 14/04/2023 | Against | The proposal is not aligned with the Company’s Net Zero ambition |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request that the Board review executive compensation levels in relation to entire workforce | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 20/04/2023 | For | Concerns held with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board report the transition plan | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 20/04/2023 | Against | Current disclosure is considered adequate |
| Shareholder Rights | Shareholder Rights | To request that the Board adopt a mandatory arbitration bylaw | Johnson & Johnson Inc | 27/04/2023 | Against | The proposal is not considered to be in shareholders’ best interests |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the Board report to shareholders on vaccine pricing | Johnson & Johnson Inc | 27/04/2023 | For | Current policies and processes are considered adequate. |
| Shareholder Rights | Shareholder Rights | To request that the Board adopt a mandatory arbitration bylaw for disputes between a stockholder and the corporation. | Johnson & Johnson Inc | 28/04/2023 | Against | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request that the Board adopt an Executive Compensation Adjustment Policy | Johnson & Johnson Inc | 27/04/2023 | For | The proposal could increase alignment with executives and shareholders’ interests and enhance the robustness of the executive remuneration programme |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the Board report to shareholders on the impact of extended patent exclusivities on product access | Johnson & Johnson Inc | 27/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director | Church & Dwight Co Inc | 27/04/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Remuneration Committee set performance conditions for pay equity disclosure | Intuitive Surgical Inc | 27/04/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request the shareholder ratification of excessive termination pay | Expeditors International of Washington Inc | 02/05/2023 | For | Concerns held with current Remuneration policy and potentially excessive severance provisions. The adoption of this proposal may lead to: strengthening in shareholders rights; alignment between executive compensation and shareholder interest; as well as increased compliance with best practice |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board report to shareholders on the effectiveness of the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts | Expeditors International of Washington Inc | 02/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | 02/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on workplace non-discrimination audit | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | 02/05/2023 | Against | The proposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. Current board diversity policies are considered adequate. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances |
| Shareholder Rights | General Meeting Procedures | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on meeting improvements | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | 28/04/2023 | For | The proposal is considered to be in the best interests of shareholders generally |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director | Omnicom Group Inc | 02/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the Board report to shareholders on transferring intellectual property | Moderna Inc | 03/05/2023 | Against | Company’s current policy and processes are considered adequate |
| Shareholder Rights | Shareholder Rights | To request the Board to eliminate the dual class voting structure in favour of one-share one vote | United Parcel Service Inc | 04/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request the Board adopt independently verified science based GHG emissions reduction targets | United Parcel Service Inc | 04/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy on Climate risk |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board report to shareholders on including GHG emission reductions targets into executive compensation | United Parcel Service Inc | 04/05/2023 | For | Current Remuneration practices are not considered aligned with best practice. No disclosures to indicate that the Remuneration Committee considers ESG issues when setting performance targets for incentive remuneration |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board report to shareholders on the impact of climate change strategy | United Parcel Service Inc | 04/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board report to shareholders on risks or costs caused by state policies restricting reproductive rights | United Parcel Service Inc | 04/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board report to shareholders on DE&I policies on civil rights | United Parcel Service Inc | 04/05/2023 | Against | The proposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the Board report to shareholders on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts | United Parcel Service Inc | 04/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Board | Election Rules | To request that the Board adopt a policy to nominate at least one more candidate than the number of directors to be elected | Gilead Sciences Inc | 04/05/2023 | Against | Current proxy access provisions and other governance arrangements considered in line with best practice |
| Shareholder Rights | General Meeting Procedures | To request that the Board amend the governing documents to give street name shares and non street name shares an equal right to call a stockholder meeting | Gilead Sciences | 04/05/2023 | For | The proposal is considered to be in the best interests of shareholders generally |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the Board report to shareholders on the impact of extended patent exclusivities on product access | Gilead Sciences Inc | 04/05/2023 | Against | Company’s current policy is considered adequate |
| Shareholder Rights | General Meeting Procedures | To request the Board to amend the governing documents to remove the supermajority voting provisions | Abbvie Inc | 05/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Political Activity | Political Activity | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the Company’s political spending | Abbvie Inc | 05/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Political Activity | Political Activity | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on lobbying | Abbvie Inc | 05/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on patent process | Abbvie Inc | 05/05/2023 | For | Proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC Voting policy. |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board reports to shareholders on how the Company manages physical and transitional climate-related risks and opportunities | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 06/05/2023 | For | Current disclosure is not considered sufficient. Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders” best interests |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board reports to shareholders on climate-related risks | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 06/05/2023 | For | Current disclosure is not considered sufficient. Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders” best interests |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on how the Company intends to measure, disclose and reduce GHG emissions associated with its underwriting, insuring and investment activities | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 06/05/2023 | For | Current disclosure is not considered sufficient. Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders” best interests |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 06/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of separating the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 06/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Political Activity | Political Activity | To request the Board avoid supporting or taking a public policy position on controversial social and political issues | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 06/05/2023 | Against | The Company’s current policies are considered adequate |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director | Danaher Corp | 09/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the effectiveness of the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts | Danaher Corp | 09/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on government request to remove content | Verizon Communications Inc | 11/05/2023 | Against | Current disclosure is considered sufficient |
| Political Activity | Political Activity | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders to Prohibit political contributions | Verizon Communications Inc | 11/05/2023 | For | The proposal is aligned with NILGOSC policy. NILGOSC does not support payments or donations to any politically-related entity |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders to amend Clawback policy | Verizon Communications Inc | 11/05/2023 | For | The proposal is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on ratification of annual equity awards. | Verizon Communications Inc | 11/05/2023 | For | Concerns with current Remuneration policy. The adoption of this proposal may lead to: strengthening in shareholders rights; alignment between executive compensation and shareholder interest; as well as increased compliance with best practice |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of the Chairman being an independent director | Verizon Communications Inc | 11/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on key-person risk | Tesla Inc | 16/05/2023 | Against | Current policies and processes are considered sufficient |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the holding of a non-binding vote on pay equity disclosure | DexCom Inc | 18/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The adoption of this proposal may lead to increased compliance with best practice |
| Board | Board Composition | To amend the Bylaws so as to require that the Chairman of the Board shall be an independent director | AT&T Inc | 18/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on racial equity audit | AT&T Inc | 18/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on business operations in China | Merck & Co Inc | 23/05/2023 | Against | Company’s current approach is considered sufficient |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the Board reports to shareholders regarding access to COVID-19 products | Merck & Co Inc | 23/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Political Activity | Political Activity | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders regarding indirect political spending | Merck & Co Inc | 23/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders regarding patents and access | Merck & Co Inc | 23/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Political Activity | Political Activity | To request that the Board reports to shareholders regarding a congruency report of partnerships with globalist organizations | Merck & Co Inc | 23/05/2023 | Against | The proposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances. |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of separating the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer | Merck & Co Inc | 23/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the board report to shareholders on retirement plan options | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | Against | Current options are considered appropriate |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the board report to shareholders on customer due diligence | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Current disclosure could be improved. |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the board report to shareholders on content and product removal/restrictions | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Ethical Business Practices | To request that the board report to shareholders on content removal requests | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | Against | The preceding proposal is considered to better address the issues. This proposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request the board report additionally on stakeholder impacts | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Other ESG | To request that the board report alternatively on tax | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy. NILGOSC believes companies should take account of widely accepted reporting standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the board report to shareholders on climate lobbying | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Current disclosure could be improved. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the board report to shareholders on gender/racial pay | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request an analysis of costs associated with diversity, equity and inclusion programs | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | Against | The proposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances. |
| Shareholder Rights | Shareholder Rights | To request an amendment to the Bylaws to require shareholder approval for certain future amendments | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | Against | Current bylaws are in line with best practice. The proposal is not considered necessary |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the board report additionally on freedom of association | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request that the board adopt a new policy regarding executive compensation process | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Concerns held with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice. |
| Sustainability | Animal Welfare | To request that the board report to shareholders on animal welfare standards | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Board | Board Committee | To request an additional board committee | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | Against | Current policies and processes are considered sufficient |
| Board | Nomination & Succession | To request an alternative director candidate policy | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the board report to shareholders on warehouse working conditions | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the board report to shareholders on packaging materials | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request that the board report to shareholders on customer use of certain technologies | Amazon.com Inc | 24/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Current disclosure could be improved. |
| Board | Directors – Elect | To re-elect as a director, Vincent J. Intrieri | Illumina Inc | 25/05/2023 | Against | Voted with Board recommendation |
| Board | Directors – Elect | To re-elect as a director, Jesse A. Lynn | Illumina Inc | 25/05/2023 | Against | Voted with Board recommendation |
| Board | Directors – Elect | To re-elect as a director, Andrew J. Teno | Illumina Inc | 25/05/2023 | Against | Voted with Board recommendation |
| Sustainability | Animal Welfare | To request that the Board reports to shareholders on cage-free eggs progress disclosure | Dollar General Corp | 31/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Shareholder Rights | General Meeting Procedures | To request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that shareholders may call a special shareholder meeting | Dollar General Corp | 31/05/2023 | Against | Current bylaws are considered to comply with best practice |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on worker safety and well-being | Dollar General Corp | 31/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To request that the Remuneration Committee establish a Policy Regarding Worker Pay in Executive Compensation | Walmart Inc | 31/05/2023 | For | Concerns held with current Remuneration policy. Adoption would further align the Company with global best practice. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Human Rights Due Diligence | Walmart Inc | 31/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Racial Equity Audit | Walmart Inc | 31/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Racial and Gender Layoff Diversity | Walmart Inc | 31/05/2023 | Against | The proposal is at odds with generally accepted investor principles. The request could be interpreted as favouring political agendas and allegiances. |
| Shareholder Rights | Shareholder Rights | To request the Board to Require Shareholder Approval of Certain Future Bylaw Amendments | Walmart Inc | 31/05/2023 | Against | Current practices are considered appropriate. The proposal is not considered necessary |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Reproductive Rights and Data Privacy | Walmart Inc | 31/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Communist China Risk Audit | Walmart Inc | 31/05/2023 | Against | Company’s current approach is considered sufficient |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on Workplace Safety & Violence Review | Walmart Inc | 31/05/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Shareholder Rights | General Meeting Procedures | To request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws so that shareholders may call a special shareholder meeting | Netflix Inc | 01/06/2023 | For | The proposal, if enacted, would significantly improve shareholder rights. |
| Board | Other Board/Director related | To request the Board to take the steps necessary to amend the Bylaws as necessary, forbidding Company directors from simultaneously sitting on the boards of directors of other companies | Netflix Inc | 01/06/2023 | Against | Current policy is considered to be appropriate and aligned with NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the company’s 401(k) plan | Netflix Inc | 01/06/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. Concerns held with current level of sustainability related disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to adopt Policy on Freedom of Association | Netflix Inc | 01/06/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on independent racial equity audit | Comcast Corp | 07/06/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure. |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request that the Board reports to shareholders on climate risk in default retirement plan options | Comcast Corp | 07/06/2023 | For | The Company taking on increased responsibility regarding its environmental impact and the associated risks is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests |
| Sustainability | Environmental Practices | To request the Board to adopt policies to reduce emissions | Comcast Corp | 07/06/2023 | For | Current sustainability related disclosures are considered inadequate. Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests |
| Political Activity | Political Activity | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on the Company’s political donations | Comcast Corp | 07/06/2023 | For | Increased transparency is considered to be in shareholders’ best interests. The proposal will improve corporate disclosure |
| Sustainability | Human Rights & Workforce | To request the Board to prepare a report to shareholders on business in China | Comcast Corp | 07/06/2023 | Against | Current disclosure is considered adequate |
| Board | Board Composition | To request that the Board establish a policy of separating the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer | Target Corp Inc | 14/06/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |
| Shareholder Rights | Shareholder Rights | To request that the Board to amend our bylaws | Workday Inc | 22/06/2023 | For | The proposal could enhance shareholders’ rights. Concerns held with current Governance practices |
| Capital | Share Buybacks & Return of Capital | To request the Company make market purchases of its own shares | Secom Co Ltd | 27/06/2023 | Against | Current disclosure is considered adequate |
| Remuneration | Remuneration – Other | To propose the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation regarding shareholding requirement for directors | Secom Co Ltd | 27/06/2023 | For | The introduction of a shareholder guideline/requirement is consistent with international good practice |
| Board | Board Composition | To propose the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation regarding director composition to be majority outside directors | Secom Co Ltd | 27/06/2023 | For | The proposal aligns with best practice and NILGOSC policy |