Shareholder proposals targeting corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have surged across Russell 3000 companies in the 2025 proxy season. According to a new analysis powered by the CompanyIQ® corporate research platform, these “anti-DEI” proposals more than doubled in the 2025 proxy year compared to previous years—yet none have passed, garnering on average just…
Boards of directors should be wary of following Exxon’s lead in suing shareholders they disagree with ExxonMobil‘s lawsuit against two activist investors was recently dismissed, and while the oil and gas giant still came out with a win by compelling the groups to withdraw their shareholder proposals on emissions, the victory could come at a…
AI presents a host of strategic, ethical and regulatory challenges that directors need to stay ahead of. The burgeoning number of shareholder proposals related to artificial intelligence this proxy season may be a jumping-off point for boards overseeing the new technology, but AI presents a host of other strategic, ethical and regulatory challenges that directors…
Using the MyLogIQ CompanyIQ research platform, we analyzed the proxy statements of Russell 3000 companies from 2022-2024 for artificial intelligence (AI)-related shareholder proposals. Among our findings are: 13 AI shareholders proposals were submitted in 2024. That’s a threefold increase from the 2023 proxy season. More than 50% of the 2024 AI shareholder proposals were sponsored…
Departing Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish’s exit package is estimated to top $50 million, highlighting a stockholder proposal up for a vote this spring that, if adopted, would require shareholder approval of golden parachutes. Shareholders are targeting nearly two dozen Russell 3000 companies with similar proposals this proxy season, and observers said investors’ focus on…
This year investors are emphasizing climate risk as part of their push to get companies to address global warming, while treading more carefully around issues related to pay linked to sustainability goals, according to market watcher. …This year so far, investors have filed 19 climate change-related resolutions that mention climate risk at S&P 500 companies…
A number of boards are facing votes related to their companies’ political activities this year as the temperature surrounding companies in the political sphere keeps heating up. Already this year, shareholders have voted on two proposals as big companies — Hewlett Packard Enterprise and The Walt Disney Company — related to political activity, which garnered…
Shareholder proposals aimed at labor-related issues have more than tripled over the last year, bringing with them additional risks for boards and companies. The growing spotlight on labor could bring battles that unfold on proxies or in court — and a recent Delaware Chancery Court case could further the trend. In 2022, shareholders across all…
Labor-related shareholder proposals are on the rise with initiatives aimed at working conditions more than tripling last year. These resolutions have received a high average rate of support, and investors are maintaining pressure on the subject. Therefore, sources say, directors should view these measures with prudence. …Shareholders filed at least 29 proposals in 2022 related…
Plastic use and the risks associated with it are garnering more heat from stakeholder groups, including shareholders, the federal government, the United Nations and ESG accounting standard setters, which have targeted single-use plastics. Boards should ensure that appropriate internal stakeholders are prepared for increased focus on the issue, which has generated popular shareholder proposals this…