Proxy Preview 2026: Shareholders’ Powerful Voices Cannot Be Silenced

Today, Proxy Preview 2026, a comprehensive annual review of environmental, social, and sustainable governance (ESG) shareholder proposals was released by As You Sow and Proxy Impact. This 22nd edition is being published at a time of political pressure and shifting strategies leading to more behind-the-scenes dialogues and fewer shareholder resolutions filed. This is a result of both companies and proponents preferring to meet privately to discuss matters that may draw the ire of a hostile administration and an SEC that has made unilateral rule changes intended to silence investor voices.

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