Proxy Season Is Busier Than Ever. How Can Companies Prepare?

Find out the latest trends in shareholder proposals—and whether they'll succeed.     Shareholder proposals are at an all-time high, but support for most of these proposals has greatly declined. What's on deck for this year's proxy season, and how should corporations prepare to engage with shareholders?     Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, principal researcher at The Conference Board ESG Center, to find out why proxy filings have risen, what's trending in proposals related to DEI and ESG, and why shareholders are starting to scrutinize companies' charitable donations.    (02:17) Trends in Shareholder Proposals (03:08) Impact of SEC Rule Changes (04:38) Focus on Environmental and Social Issues (10:18) Mechanics of Shareholder Proposals (12:15) Corporate Governance Trends (14:57) Environmental Proposals and Investor Sentiment (18:58) Social Proposals and DEI (23:50) Emerging Issues: AI and Corporate Governance   For more from The Conference Board:  2025 Proxy Season Preview  The 2025 Proxy Season: Striking a Balance  Shareholder Activism: Expectations for 2025 

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