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Two kinds of vote are listed: a board-sponsored proposal Franklin Templeton 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.
Everything Only shareholder proposals it backed
256 proposals. Every shareholder proposal Franklin Templeton backed in 2023-2024 is listed here.
| Company | Meeting | Proposal | Category | On the ballot from | Board recommended | Franklin Templeton voted | Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a lobbying report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 13 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on generative Al misinformation and disinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 13 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on reproductive healthcare misinformation risks | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 13 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Risks of Weapons Development | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 12 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Tax Transparency | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 12 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 11 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON GENDER/RACIAL PAY | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 11 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 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 | 11 |
| META PLATFORMS INC. | May 29, 2024 | A shareholder proposal regarding report on generative AI misinformation and disinformation risks. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 11 |
| 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 | 11 |
| ORACLE CORP. | November 15, 2023 | Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pay Gap Report | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 11 |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. | April 25, 2024 | Stockholder proposal to report on due diligence efforts to identify risks associated with product misuse. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 10 |
| ELI LILLY AND CO. | May 6, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to publish an annual report disclosing lobbying activities. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 9 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 | 9 |
| ABBVIE INC. | May 3, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - to Issue a Report on Patent Process | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 8 |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Racial Equity Audit. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 8 |
| REPUBLIC SERVICES INC. | May 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to report on stakeholder impact from the Company's climate change strategy. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 8 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 |
| DEXCOM INC. | May 22, 2024 | To provide a non-binding, advisory vote on transparency in lobbying. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal: Regarding Report on Effectiveness of DEI Efforts | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Reducing Full Value Chain GHG Emissions | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 7 |
| MASTERCARD INC. | June 18, 2024 | Consideration of a stockholder proposal requesting transparency in lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. | August 22, 2023 | Stockholder proposal requesting that our Board of Directors commission an independent third-party report, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, on our due diligence process to determine whether our customers' use of our products contribute or are linked to violations of international law. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| NVR INC. | May 7, 2024 | Shareholder proposal to expand political spending disclosure. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 7 |
| 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 | 7 |
| RTX CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Lobbying Transparency Report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 7 |
| RTX CORP. | May 2, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on Full Value Chain Emissions Reduction Plan | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 7 |
| AIRBNB INC. | June 5, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding political disclosure, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate risks to retirement plan beneficiaries | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| ALPHABET INC. | June 7, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on online safety for children | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting a report on harassment and discrimination statistics. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting an audit of safety practices. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| 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 | 6 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Climate Lobbying | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Lobbying Activities | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal Requesting the Adoption of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on AI Misinformation and Disinformation | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Climate Risks to Retirement Plan Beneficiaries | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| MICROSOFT CORP. | December 7, 2023 | Report on Data Operations in Human Rights Hotspots | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 6 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PACKAGING MATERIALS | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON WAREHOUSE WORKING CONDITIONS | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| AMAZON.COM INC. | May 22, 2024 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| COMCAST CORP. | June 10, 2024 | Report on political expenditures misalignment with company values | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO. | May 13, 2024 | Shareowner Proposal Concerning a Report on the Company's LGBTQ+ Equity and Inclusions Efforts | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| INTUIT INC. | January 18, 2024 | Stockholder proposal requesting a retirement plan investment report | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | May 23, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding transparency in lobbying | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| PACCAR INC. | April 30, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding a report on climate-related policy engagement | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 5 |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Global Transparency Report. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 5 |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Report on Risks Related to Biodiversity and Nature Loss. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 5 |
| PEPSICO INC. | May 1, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Third-Party Assessment on Non-Sugar Sweetener Risks. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lead-sheathed cable report | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 5 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Lobbying activities report | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 5 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | May 9, 2024 | Political expenditures misalignment | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORP. | May 22, 2024 | To consider a stockholder proposal, if properly presented, regarding disclosure of racial and gender pay gaps. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| APPLE INC. | February 28, 2024 | A shareholder proposal entitled "Racial and Gender Pay Gaps" | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| APPLE INC. | February 28, 2024 | A shareholder proposal requesting a report on the use of Al | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| AUTONATION INC. | April 24, 2024 | Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding political contributions. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP. | April 9, 2024 | Stockholder proposal regarding transperency in lobbying, if properly presented. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| CATERPILLAR INC. | June 12, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Lobbying Disclosure | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| CDW CORP. | May 21, 2024 | To consider and act upon the stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting, regarding political spending disclosure. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting a report on adoption of automation. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC. | June 6, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal - Requesting adoption of a non-interference policy. | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| COCA-COLA CO. | May 1, 2024 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on non-sugar sweeteners | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 4 |
| COCA-COLA CO. | May 1, 2024 | Vote on a shareowner proposal requesting a report on risks caused by the decline in the quality of accessible medical care | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 4 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. | September 20, 2023 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company to issue a report on the risks arising from state policies restricting reproductive health care if properly presented at the meeting. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC. | September 20, 2023 | To vote on a shareholder proposal requesting the Company to issue greenhouse gas reduction targets if properly presented at the meeting. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC. | April 25, 2024 | The stockholder proposal requesting a racial and gender pay gap report, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | May 21, 2024 | Indigenous peoples' rights indicators | Human Rights or Human Capital/workforce | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| KRAFT HEINZ CO. | May 2, 2024 | Stockholder Proposal - Report on group-housed pork, if properly presented. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 4 |
| KROGER CO. | June 27, 2024 | Living Wage Policy. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC. | May 15, 2024 | Shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas reduction. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| PFIZER INC. | April 25, 2024 | Publish a Congruency Report on Political, Lobbying, Electioneering Expenditures | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC. | May 14, 2024 | To approve a stockholder proposal regarding adoption of greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. | Environment or Climate | Shareholder | Against | FOR | 4 |
| STRYKER CORP. | May 9, 2024 | Shareholder Proposal on Transparency in Political Spending. | Other Social Issues | Shareholder | Not determined | FOR | 4 |
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