Proxy Voting Insights - ESG Shareholder Resolutions

How New SEC Guidance is Reshaping ESG Voting Trends

The 2025 proxy year marked a turning point for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) shareholder resolutions. New SEC guidance led to a 22% drop in voted proposals, with environmental and social (E&S) resolutions seeing a staggering 40% decline.


The gap in support between US and European asset managers for significant resolutions remains wide but is stabilizing. A sharp drop in the number of significant resolutions means investor views are much harder to interpret. Download the report for detailed insights.

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