And it’s up from early predictions in Proxy Preview, a sweeping report compiled by nonprofits As You Sow, Proxy Impact, and Si2. The number of proposals “tightly focused” on climate change alone rose to 113 from 85 last year and 68 in 2020, according to Si2. Six of 17 shareholder proposals that won a majority vote (so far) are tied to racial justice. And issues directly tied to workers like safety were on 65 ballots going into the season, Proxy Preview found. The calculations are derived from regulatory filings with official vote counts, so aren’t final. Read More →
