Dear Green American, Spring is the busiest shareholder season when most publicly traded US companies hold annual investor meetings and shareholders vote proxy ballots on crucial issues such as the climate crisis, plastics pollution, fair pay, labor rights, workplace diversity, human rights, racial justice, corporate election spending and more. More than 500 resolutions affecting people and the planet have been filed. If you own stock directly (not through a mutual fund or ETF), the proxy ballot(s) you receive may include votes on issues like these that you won’t want to miss. The proxy ballot is your opportunity – and responsibility – to vote in line with your values. Green America has identified dozens of shareholder resolutions at major corporations so you can see how shareholders are urging companies to improve their conduct -- for people, the planet, and long-term value. What issue has the most resolutions? The climate crisis. Because the big banks – JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Bank of America and Wells Fargo – finance the fossil fuel industry more than any other banks in the world, investors are promoting “climate finance” resolutions that address the funding and underwriting of fossil fuel projects. Can you believe that even though we face climate catastrophe if we do not transition quickly to renewable energy, the big banks and insurance companies continue to fund new development of fossil fuels? That’s why shareholders are seeking policies on the time-bound phase-out of funding for new fossil fuel exploration and development by banks and other financial institutions. Many financial institutions have made public statements about their commitment to cutting carbon, we need them to take real action now – no more vague promises! See all of Green America’s 2023 Shareholder Resolutions to Vote and download the free 2023 Proxy Preview for an in-depth look at this year’s proxy voting season. Need help understanding your proxy ballot? Our How to Read a Proxy Ballot graphic can help! Thank you for voting your values, | 
