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Shareholder Proposals

Shareholders of corporations have certain rights and opportunities to engage with a firm on strategic management and business impacts, including by participating in annual general meetings (AGM). A company’s management presents issues to be voted on in the proxy statement, and shareholders in certain markets have the right to submit proposals for inclusion on the ballot.

We have filed over 330 proposals as part of our active engagement strategy as a tactical tool to make progress on an underlying issue, for example if we reach an impasse or to elevate an issue before corporate management and the board. Companies will often engage with us and we are open to reaching an agreement, which results in a withdrawal of our proposal. If we cannot reach agreement, an eligible proposal is printed in the corporate proxy statement for a vote by all company shareholders.

In the United States, companies may sometimes choose to appeal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to have proposals omitted from the ballot, arguing they fall within the grounds for exclusion. After SEC review, these may either be omitted, moved forward to a vote, or may otherwise be withdrawn if we reach an agreement.

We frequently collaborate with other investment firms, public pension funds and foundations. Below, we list under “lead filer” the filings in which we played the main role. Under “co-filer,” we list proposals where Domini played a supporting role.

For information on proposals filed in previous years, please contact us at info@domini.com.  

Shareholder Proposals by Year of Annual General Meeting (AGM)

2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020

2025

Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
The Home Depot CompanyConduct a biodiversity impact and dependency assessment 16.6%
Mondelēz International, Inc.Adopt a no-deforestation policy Omitted at SEC
The Kroger CompanyReport on worker-driven social responsibility 15.0%
Lead Filer
Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
M&T Bank CorporationAdopt science-based emissions reduction targets and disclose a climate transition plan Withdrawn
Truist Financial CorporationAdopt science-based emissions reduction targets and disclose a climate transition plan Withdrawn
Co-Filer

2024

Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
Nike, Inc.Report on worker-driven social responsibility12.3% vote
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Adopt science-based emissions reduction targets and disclose a climate transition plan Withdrawn for commitment from company
Cummins Inc.Publish a just transition reportWithdrawn
The Home Depot, Inc.Conduct biodiversity impact and dependency assessment16.1% vote
The International Paper CompanyConduct a biodiversity impact and dependency assessment Withdrawn for commitment from company
The Kroger CompanyPublish a just transition report 17.7% vote
Tesla, Inc.Adopt a freedom of association and non-retaliation policy20.6% vote
WestRock CompanyUpdate procurement policy to address deforestation, conversion, degradation, and respect for Indigenous rightsWithdrawn for commitment from company
Lead Filer
Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.Adopt science-based emissions reduction targets and disclose a climate transition plan 22.5% vote
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.Adopt science-based emissions reduction targets and disclose a climate transition plan 24.4% vote
Co-Filer

2023

Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome (as of 07/05/2023)
BorgWarner Inc.Adopt a just transition strategy for workers and communities 32.0% vote
The Chubb CorporationReport on evaluation of human rights risks and impacts in underwriting process16.5% vote
Dollar General CorporationConduct independent audit on worker health and safety67.7% vote
Huntington Bancshares IncorporatedEnd lending and underwriting for coalWithdrawn for commitment from company
The Kroger CompanyPilot the Fair Food ProgramOmitted at SEC
Tesla, Inc.Adopt a policy on freedom of associationOmitted at SEC
The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc.Report on evaluation of human rights risks and impacts in underwriting processWithdrawn for commitment from company
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec)Adopt a just transition strategy for workers and communities Withdrawn for commitment from company
Lead Filer
Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
The Bank of America CorporationTransition out of fossil fuel financing 7.0% vote
Deere & CompanyPublish a climate transition planWithdrawn for commitment from company 
Co-Filer

2022

Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
Amazon.com, Inc.Conduct a worker health and safety auditOmitted at SEC
The Kraft Heinz CompanyPublish a climate transition planWithdrawn for commitment from company
The Kroger CompanyReport on human rights in farmworker supply chain20.1% vote
Nike, Inc.Adopt a policy on sourcing in China (Uyghur human rights)6.3% vote
Lead Filer
Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
The Bank of America CorporationTransition out of fossil fuel financing11.0% vote
Moderna, Inc.Report on feasibility of technology transfer (vaccine access)23.8% vote
Tesla, Inc.Adopt a policy on freedom of association33.4% vote
Co-Filer

2021

Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
Beyond Meat, Inc.Publish a sustainability reportWithdrawn
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.Board oversight of workforce equityWithdrawn
The Walt Disney CompanyBoard oversight of workforce equityWithdrawn
Kohl’s CorporationConduct a feasibility study on providing paid leaveOmitted at SEC
Nike, Inc.Conduct an assessment of human rights impacts in the cotton supply chain27.7% vote
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.Bonus deferralWithdrawn
Lead Filer
Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
The Bank of America CorporationPolicy on financing oil and gas in the ArcticWithdrawn
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.COVID-19 treatment access and pricingWithdrawn
Co-Filer

2020

Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Publish a sustainability reportWithdrawn
Nucor CorporationPublish a lobbying report (tied to climate change denial)Withdrawn
Tesla, Inc.Publish a report on diversity and inclusionWithdrawn for commitment
Lead Filer
Organization NameIssueResult / Vote Outcome
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.Bonus deferralWithdrawn
Gilead Sciences, Inc.Bonus deferralWithdrawn
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Report on incentive compensation risksWithdrawn
Alphabet Inc.Establish human rights risk oversight committee16.3% vote
Co-Filer