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Two kinds of vote are listed: a board-sponsored proposal FRANKLIN FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES voted AGAINST or withheld on, and a shareholder proposal it voted FOR, with the board’s recommendation on it where the filings show one. A FOR vote on a proposal the board supported, or took no position on, is listed and labelled, but it is not a vote against the board. One row is one proposal at one meeting; “funds” is how many of the manager’s funds or accounts voted that way.
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101 proposals. Every shareholder proposal FRANKLIN FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES backed in 2023-2024 is listed here.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | Category | On the ballot from | Board recommended | FRANKLIN FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES voted | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | May 3, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - to Issue a Report on Patent Process | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ADOBE INC. | April 17, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - Reporting on Hiring of Persons with Arrest or Incarceration Records. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a human rights assessment of Al-driven targeted ad policies | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a lobbying report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate risks to retirement plan beneficiaries | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on generative Al misinformation and disinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on online safety for children | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on reproductive healthcare misinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON GENDER/RACIAL PAY | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | May 4, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding how the Company intends to measure, disclose and reduce GHG emissions associated with its underwriting, insuring and investing activities. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | May 4, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding the reporting on the effectiveness of the Corporation's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | May 4, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors disclose in a consolidated annual report GHG emissions data by scope, as well as progress toward its net-zero decarbonization goal, for Berkshire Hathaway Energy. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | June 4, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a non-binding stockholder vote regarding reproductive rights and data privacy. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 2 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to publish an annual report disclosing lobbying activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to report on effectiveness of the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal: Regarding Establishment of Near- and Long- Term Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal: Regarding Report on Effectiveness of DEI Efforts | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| KROGER CO. | June 27, 2024 | Living Wage Policy. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| MASTERCARD INC. | June 18, 2024 | Consideration of a stockholder proposal requesting transparency in lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding human rights impact assessment on AI systems driving targeted advertising. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on child safety impacts and actual harm reduction to children. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on human rights risks in non-US markets. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on AI Misinformation and Disinformation | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Climate Risks to Retirement Plan Beneficiaries | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Risks of Weapons Development | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Tax Transparency | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| NVR INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to expand political spending disclosure. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| NVR INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to publish report on impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding adoption of a freedom of association and collective bargaining policy, if properly presented. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| TESLA INC. | June 13, 2024 | A stockholder proposal regarding annual reporting on anti-harassment and discrimination efforts, if properly presented. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | May 6, 2024 | Stockholder proposal to prepare an independent third-party audit on Driver health and safety. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 2 |
| ABBVIE INC. | May 3, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - to Issue Annual Report on Lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| ALTRIA GROUP INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Congruence of Political and Lobbying Expenditures with the Company's Vision, Responsibility Focus Areas and Cultural Aspiration | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| ALTRIA GROUP INC. | May 16, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Repost Assessing the Benefits to Altria of Extended Producer Responsibility Laws for Spent Tobacco Filters for Tobacco Companies Operating in the U.S. Market | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CUSTOMER USE OF CERTAIN TECHNOLOGIES | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PACKAGING MATERIALS | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON WAREHOUSE WORKING CONDITIONS | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON LOBBYING | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ALTERNATIVE EMISSIONS REPORTING | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| APPLE INC. | February 28, 2024 | A shareholder proposal entitled "Racial and Gender Pay Gaps" | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| APPLE INC. | February 28, 2024 | A shareholder proposal requesting a report on the use of Al | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC. | March 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting that Applied Materials prepare a report disclosing Applied Materials' policy and procedures governing lobbying and payments by Applied Materials used for lobbying. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| APPLIED MATERIALS INC. | March 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting that Applied Materials report on quantitative median and adjusted pay gaps across race and gender. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP. | April 9, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding transperency in lobbying, if properly presented. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting setting of near - and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| CENTENE CORP. | May 14, 2024 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR MANAGING CLIMATE RISK THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS AND TRANSITION PLANNING. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| CISCO SYSTEMS INC. | December 6, 2023 | Stockholder Proposal - Approval to have Cisco's Board issue a tax transparency report in consideration of the Global Reporting Initiative's Tax Standard. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| CITIGROUP INC. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a report on the effectiveness of Citi's policies and practices in respecting Indigenous Peoples' rights in Citi's existing and proposed financing. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| COMCAST CORP. | June 10, 2024 | Report on political expenditures misalignment with company values | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | July 18, 2023 | Stockholder proposal on circular packaging. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. | July 18, 2023 | Stockholder proposal on greenhouse gas emissions. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC. | June 12, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board adopt a policy requiring the Company to publicly disclose its EEO-1 report. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| DOCUSIGN INC. | May 29, 2024 | A stockholder proposal to report on the effectiveness of the Company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, if properly presented at the meeting | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| EDISON INTERNATIONAL | April 25, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to adopt a comprehensive human rights policy | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to establish and report on a process by which the impact of extended patent exclusivities on product access would be considered in deciding whether to apply for secondary and tertiary patents. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| FORD MOTOR CO. | May 9, 2024 | Relating to Disclosure of the Company's Reliance on Child Labor Outside of the United States. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| FORD MOTOR CO. | May 9, 2024 | Relating to Reporting on the Company's Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| GENERAL MOTORS CO. | June 4, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Report on the Company's Use of Deep-Sea Mined Minerals in its Production and Supply Chains | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| GENERAL MOTORS CO. | June 4, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Report on the Use of Child Labor in Connection with the Company's EV Supply Chain | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| INTUIT INC. | January 18, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a retirement plan investment report | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| ITT INC. | May 15, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding political spending | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 21, 2024 | Indigenous peoples' rights indicators | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 21, 2024 | Proxy voting alignment | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| KROGER CO. | June 27, 2024 | Just Transition Report. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| LENNAR CORP. | April 10, 2024 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report disclosing the Company's LGBTQ equity and inclusion efforts in its human capital management strategy. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| LENNAR CORP. | April 10, 2024 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report disclosing the Company's political spending and related policies and procedures. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| LENNAR CORP. | April 10, 2024 | Vote on a stockholder proposal requesting a report on the Company's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on framework to assess company lobbying alignment with climate goals. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on political advertising and election cycle enhanced actions. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| NETFLIX INC. | June 6, 2024 | Stockholder proposal entitled, "Report on Netflix's Use of Artificial Intelligence," if properly presented at the meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| ORACLE CORP. | November 15, 2023 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pay Gap Report | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| PACCAR INC. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate-related policy engagement | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Global Transparency Report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Racial Equity Audit. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| PHILLIPS 66 | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal requesting report analyzing the impact of the "System Change Scenario" on the Chemicals business. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| RYDER SYSTEM INC. | May 3, 2024 | To vote, on an advisory basis, on a shareholder proposal regarding managing climate risk through science-based targets and transition planning. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| RYDER SYSTEM INC. | May 3, 2024 | To vote, on an advisory basis, on a shareholder proposal regarding the Company's climate change strategy and related impacts on employment. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| SOUTHERN CO. | May 22, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding disclosing short-, medium-, and long-term operational GHG targets | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| STRYKER CORP. | May 9, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal on Transparency in Political Spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| TJX COMPANIES INC. | June 4, 2024 | Shareholder proposal for a report on effectiveness of social compliance efforts in TJX's supply chain | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 1 |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | June 3, 2024 | If properly presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the shareholder proposal requiring a political contributions congruency report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding a report on racial and gender pay gaps. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Human Rights Impact Assessment | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Publication of Targets for Transitioning from Gestation Crates in Pork Supply Chain | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Racial Equity Audit | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Set Compensation that Optimizes Portfolio Value for Company Shareholders | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WALMART INC. | June 5, 2024 | Workplace Safety & Violence Review | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Climate Lobbying Congruency Report. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Congruency of Political Spending and Corporate Values. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Annual Report on Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Respecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO. | April 30, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment of Respect for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 1 |
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