The Big Three & ESG: A Guide to BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard Proxy Voting Policies and Guidance on Key ESG Issues

The voting policies of three of the biggest institutional investors have an outsized influence on their portfolio companies and on the market as a whole. For counsel representing public companies, it is necessary to review their policies while preparing for the 2025 proxy season. Review this checklist for an overview of recent changes in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) voting policies relating to board diversity, human capital management, ESG metrics, and more.

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