RESOLVED, that the shareholders of Ford Motor Corporation (”the Company”) hereby request that the Company provide a report, updated semi-annually, disclosing the Company’s:
1. Policies and procedures for political contributions and expenditures (both direct and indirect) made with corporate funds.
2. Monetary and non-monetary political contributions and expenditures not deductible under section 162 (e)(1)(B) of the Internal […]

Late last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed an opening that had given investors a little more power to nominate directors at publicly traded companies. At issue is whether investors can nominate directors to appear on the company’s proxy ballots mailed out to all shareholders. Shareholders have the […]

2006-2007
Final Vote:

WHEREAS: Investors increasingly seek disclosure of companies’ environmental and social practices in the belief that they impact shareholder value. Many investors believe companies that are good employers, environmental stewards, and corporate citizens are more likely to generate incremental financial returns, be more stable during turbulent economic and political conditions, and enjoy long-term business success.
Sustainability refers […]

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RESOLVED: Shareholders request the Board of Directors report by September 2006 on measures Pfizer is taking to contain the price increases of its most-prescribed drugs to levels equal to or below the annual rate of inflation.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT:
Enacting this proposal will align our company with its previously stated practice on prescription […]

WHEREAS: Disclosure of key information is a founding principle of our capital markets.
Investors increasingly seek disclosure of companies’ social and environmental practices in the belief that they impact shareholder value. Many investors believe companies that are good employers, environmental stewards, and corporate citizens will more likely prosper over the long term and be accepted by […]

WHEREAS: Insurers have an essential role in maintaining healthy economies and societies. However, “The insurance industry underwent considerable turmoil in 2004 as a result of unethical practices uncovered by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and other regulators.” (Chubb 2004 Annual Report) We believe that greater disclosure and management of social, environmental, and governance issues, […]

2005-2006
Final Vote: Withdrawn

2004-2005
Final Vote: 51.4%