[24] However, many advocates believe that without objective means to identify areas of improvement and monitor companies progress, these commitments may be illusory and confirmation that these companies have in fact met their commitments could be difficult. (go back), 118Id. We lead with exceptional ideas, prioritize diversity and inclusion and find meaningful ways to give backall to contribute to a future that benefits our clients and communities. In the U.S. market there are now over 600 ESG funds and exchange-traded funds for investors to choose from with approximately $161 billion in assets under management (AUM), which is more than double the AUM of ESG funds in 2010. (go back), 86See J&J No-Action Letter, supra note 78. In doing so, these companies have argued that they have already taken measures to address racial justice, such as investing in Black entrepreneurs, expanding credit and working to boost diversity within their ranks. [75]. Financial institutions and asset management firms have become the focus of Racial Equity Audit shareholder proposals. We anticipate greater interest in Racial Equity Audits and similar initiatives in the upcoming proxy season and accordingly believe companies will be pushed to critically and objectively examine their current internal practices and policies relating to equity and inclusion to identify areas in need of improvement. Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Unable to concur that Rule 14a-8(i)(7) provides a basis to exclude, Unable to concur that Rule 14a-8(i)(10) provides a basis to exclude, Unable to concur with exclusion on any of the bases asserted, Materially False and Misleading Exception (Vague or Indefinite). Wells Fargo plans to conduct a racial equity audit, asking an outside law firm to assess the bank's workforce diversity and determine how its business practices are affecting communities of color. (go back), 24Heres What Companies Are Promising to Do to Fight Racism, The New York Times, Gillian Friedman, August 23, 2020, available at https://www.nytimes.com/article/companies-racism-george-floyd-protests.html. However, not all companies have been as eager and willing to comply with these requests. (go back), 125Rule 14a-8 No Action Letter, CtW Investment Group, November 12, 2020, available at https://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/cf-noaction/14a-8/2021/ctwjpmorgan032621-14a8.pdf. In light of the protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd in June 2020, the CtW Investment Group has requested systemically important financial institutions to conduct a racial equity audit that identifies, prioritizes, and remedies the adverse impacts of the bank's policies and practices on non-white stakeholders and communities of color. Patagonias environmental mission hasnt just been good for the planet its also boosted the bottom line, Business Insider, Richard Feloni, December 21, 2018, available at https://www.businessinsider.com/patagonia-mission-environmentalism-good-for-business-2018-12. [1] Secondsocial criteria, which considers how a company engages with all of its stakeholders (including employees, customers and suppliers) rather than just shareholders, including the treatment and diversity of its employees on the frontline, management and boardroom levels, the effects of a company on the surrounding community, and whether a company is working with suppliers who share similar socially desirable values. The most recent and prominent example of the intersection between shareholder activism and ESG was the 2021 proxy contest at Exxon. (go back), 91See SEC, Division of Corporate Finance Staff Legal Bulletin No. Amazon to conduct racial-equity audit led by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Companies Negotiated with Shareholders to Withdraw the Racial Equity Audit Proposal. We leverage the full resources of our firm to help individuals, families and institutions reach their financial goals. (go back), 18BlackRock Investment Stewardship, Proxy voting guidelines for U.S. securities, BlackRock, effective January 2021, available at https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/fact-sheet/blk-responsible-investment-guidelines-us.pdf. Most companies who may have been unsuccessful in seeking no-action relief from the SEC to exclude the proposal or in negotiating a resolution with a shareholder to withdraw the proposal have recommended that shareholders vote against the proposals. Kellogg Foundation has found that [b]y 2050, our country stands to realize an $8 trillion gain in GDP by closing the U.S. racial equity gap. [28]. Investors want Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J&J and Amazon to conduct racial equity audits to ensure they can fulfill promises. ;Lxqh;gxFK wEYem-()f-Nf7z/!+{)[`J9Ng cZ|4pv>jw~&?wq ?NpJ>V7{b[tgsllQ.SjT-hN0 `cU [33] The public announcement of the Racial Equity Audit and related diversity, equity and inclusion efforts appeared to not only rehabilitate Starbucks public image after the incident, but helped the company become the most popular restaurant stock on the S&P 500 with actively managed funds that are dedicated to ESG investing, according to RBC Capital Markets. (go back), 72Climate, ESG, and the Board of Directors: You Cannot Direct the Wind, But You Can Adjust Your Sails, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Commissioner Allison H. Lee, June 28, 2021, available at https://www.sec.gov/news/speech/lee-climate-esg-board-of-directors. With offices in more than. Risks to shareholder value associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remain a top engagement priority for Vanguard with our funds' portfolio companies. Get the latest insights, analyses and market trends in our newsletter, podcasts and videos. (go back), 100Goldman Sachs Proxy Statement, supra note 35. In particular, shareholders have begun to request that companies conduct racial equity audits (Racial Equity Audits), which generally seek an independent, objective and holistic analysis of a companys policies, practices, products, services and efforts to combat systemic racism in order to end discrimination within or exhibited by the company with respect to its customers, suppliers or other stakeholders. h247T0Pw/+Q0,H/-K-0 (go back), 97Citigroup Proxy Statement, supra note 69. 5 Sustainable Investing Trends for Companies and Investors, 7 Investment Ideas That Could Drive Markets in 2023, Yes, You Can Be a Tech Innovator at Morgan Stanley, Learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at Morgan Stanley. [43] Accordingly, it has been argued that working to ensure that systemic risk in the marketplace is proactively addressed via, for example, a Racial Equity Audit, is consistent with a fiduciarys duties. Our firm's commitment to sustainability informs our operations, governance, risk management, diversity efforts, philanthropy and research. We believe our greatest asset is our people. (go back), 50Webinar, Pamela Coukos, Co-Founder of Working Ideal, supra note 23; supra note 27. Racial Equity Audits may also find that a companys existing policies and practices are not sufficient to address or may be perpetuating systemic social issues. Wells Fargo announced it will commission a third-party racial equity audit Tuesday after years of advising shareholders to vote against one. (go back), 75Goldman, Citi Stave Off Investor Calls for Racial Audits (1), Bloomberg Law, Saijel Kishan and Jeff Green, April 29, 2021, available at https://news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/goldman-citi-stave-off-investor-calls-for-racial-audits-1. All rights reserved. Recently, Morgan Stanley MS +0.1% and CtW Investment Group reached an agreement for the bank to conduct an internal diversity review, and to meet shareholders on next steps before its 2022. (go back), 108Amazon No-Action Letter, supra note 83. BlackRock opposed nearly all shareholder proposals directly addressing racial justice issues, including two proposals at Amazon seeking disclosure regarding hate-promoting products and effects of its facial recognition technology on people of color. Source: SEC Filings. Kellogg Foundation, available at: https://www.wkkf.org/resource-directory/resources/2018/07/business-case-for-racial-equity (Closing the gap means lessening, and ultimately eliminating, disparities and opportunity differentials that limit the human potential and the economic contributions of people of color.); see also Economist Found $16 Trillion When She Tallied Cost of Racial Bias, Bloomberg, Saijel Kishan, October 20, 2020, available at https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-20/racism-and-inequity-have-cost-the-u-s-16-trillion-wall-street-economist-says. Meet one of our Financial Advisors and see how we can help you. [69], Proponents contend that Racial Equity Audits would help public companies identify, prioritize, remedy and avoid adverse impacts on nonwhite stakeholders and communities of color [70] and would help a companys board of directors assess such companys behavior through a racial equity lens in order to obtain a complete picture of how it contributes to, and could help dismantle, systemic racism. [71]. [51], Practitioners also believe that the audit process can be important for companies as a way to build trust with their stakeholders. [132] However, as Racial Equity Audits become more commonplace and enter the cultural norm, these proposals may begin to resonate with more stakeholders and be approved by shareholders as early as the next proxy season. The $1.9 trillion-asset bank has hired the law firm Covington & Burling to conduct the review and plans . In this case, failure to have a Racial Equity Audit policy or refusal to implement such a policy after shareholders have approved a proposal to implement one may become a criteria an advisory firm would consider in making a recommendation for or against the re-election of a companys chairperson of the governance committee and/or the re-election of other directors at the companys annual meeting. (go back), 37Webinar, Cyrus Mehri, Founding Partner of Mehri & Skalet, PLLC, supra note 23. . [108] Amazon argued that, regardless of the proposal being framed in the form of a request for a report, this did not change the fact that the subject matter of the proposed report is within [Amazons] ordinary business and thus excludable under Rule 14a-8(i)(7). 333 0 obj <>stream Our culture of access and inclusion has built our legacy and shapes our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients. Sarah Anderson May 17, 2021 Inequality.org (go back), 94CoreCivic, Inc., Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 18, 2021, available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1070985/000119312521165313/d184269d8k.htm. [94] In the financial industry, BlackRocks decision distinguishes it from other financial institutions that have asked shareholders to vote against similar audit proposals and/or have sought no-action relief from the SEC. Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals. Last week, the duo achieved a significant win at BlackRock and Morgan Stanley when both agreed to undertake diversity reviews, prompting a withdrawal of the proposals. Global institutions, leading hedge funds and industry innovators turn to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading and market-making services. The proposals filed at BlackRock and Morgan Stanley were withdrawn after both firms agreed to undertake a diversity review. To that end, they believe companies should clearly disclose and explain the processes and personnel roles within a Racial Equity Audit and undertake to publicly share the results of the audit. hW[oSI+B"!vThKA}4J~-c2)75x>qfg\ Z2X$gp-78Yz|Z8X|^^_&fdrrv1s*Cj=Wo/y>?NW&xUJKW [66], Similar Racial Equity Audit proposals were submitted by shareholders at several public companies during the 2021 proxy season with substantially the same resolution clause copied above, but with different issues highlighted. . May 2010 - Jul 20122 years 3 months. 34-40018; IC-23200; File No. The proxy advisory firms level of guidance may take varying formsat the low end, proxy advisory firms may increase a companys ESG or corporate governance score for having in the past or recently conducted a Racial Equity Audit. From our origins as a small Wall Street partnership to becoming a global firm of more than 60,000 employees today, Morgan Stanley has been committed to clients and communities for 85 years. Proponents of Racial Equity Audits warn that such audits should be conducted in a robust manner by fully independent third parties, and that the subject companies take action to address deficiencies, shortcomings and concerns uncovered by the audits. These three employees, alums of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, are helping the firm support the next generation of Black students through our Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program. But that was never going to be enough for racial justice advocates. Concerns related to workforce diversity, treatment of minority workers, environmental justice in communities of color, surveillance, and civil rights are just some of the controversies that have troubled Amazon. [114] For example, current and former Amazon employees have accused the company of allowing racism to permeate its operations. BlackRock, with $8.7 trillion of assets under management, said in a memo to employees Thursday that an external review of how its diversity, equity and inclusion policies impact stakeholders will. The $10 million Fund for Racial Equity builds upon more than $200 million Goldman Sachs has granted over the last decade to organizations serving . Measurement and transparency are important components of the work Citi is doing to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, both at our bank and through our contributions to our communities and society more generally. endstream endobj 335 0 obj <>stream [126] The resolution included in SEIUs proposal also noted that: A 2020 report on proxy voting found that BlackRock did not use its clout as a significant owner to advance racial justice. Importantly, the proposals encourage an internal and external review, looking at human capital management but also the products and services companies offer, along with their philanthropic and political contributions. [63] If the company determines that it is not in the best interests of the company to include a Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposal in its proxy materials, it can (i) seek no-action relief from the SEC staff (the Staff) that, if granted, would allow the company to exclude the proposal without the threat of Staff recommendation of an enforcement action based on a procedural deficiency or a substantive exclusion under Rule 14a-8; (ii) take legal action in court to exclude the proposal; and/or (iii) negotiate with the proponent to withdraw the proposal. As discussed earlier, Starbucks undertook a Racial Equity Audit in 2018. [41] A study by a Citigroup, Inc. (Citi) global economist found that addressing racial disparities can have even broader macro benefits. In light of the anticipated increase in the number of Racial Equity Audit proposals in the coming proxy seasons, we may see a corresponding rise in the number of companies that follow BlackRocks lead and voluntarily conduct their own Racial Equity Audits. (go back), 122NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon, Office of the New York Comptroller, May 28, 2021, available at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazon. NEW YORK-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--Citi and the Citi Foundation announced today the Action for Racial Equity initiative has already invested $1 billion in strategic initiatives to help close the. (go back), 142SEC Approves Nasdaqs New Listing Rules Designed to Advance Greater Boardroom Diversity, Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman and Ron Berenblat, August 2021, available at https://www.olshanlaw.com/resources-alerts-Nasdaq-SEC-boardroom-diversity-rule.html. [97] Wells Fargo Co. (Wells Fargo) said it is conducting a human rights impact assessment, and that it will update its Human Rights Statement to better align with the expectations of companies under the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. (go back), 134 ISS Opens Global Annual Benchmark Policy Survey and Separate Climate Survey, ISS, July 28, 2021, available at https://insights.issgovernance.com/posts/iss-opens-global-annual-benchmark-policy-survey-and-separate-climate-survey/. BlackRock, the worlds largest asset management firm, and CoreCivic Inc. (CoreCivic), an operator of private prisons, have agreed to conduct independent Racial Equity Audits after receiving shareholder proposals for such audits, resulting in the proponents withdrawing their proposals. (go back), 35The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021 Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement, Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on March 19, 2021, available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886982/000119312521087020/d88664ddef14a.htm [hereinafter Goldman Sachs Proxy Statement]. Across all our businesses, we offer keen insight on today's most critical issues. Even with an increase in the number of shareholder proposals requesting Racial Equity Audits, it is possible that companies may not adopt them as quickly or as widely as the public and/or certain legislative bodies would prefer. IS s+i-T"sl7fMIa0d4` #? The activist investor nominated a slate of four director candidates with expertise operating energy companies and utilizing clean technology. Promoted to one of five voting members on the S&P Municipal Bond Index Committee, overseeing and ruling on policy and governance. FlZ240l7_Dl4\'q3c`HBB0d)b@b7TpCR6>[Jn'EP*w"n<7R`/E/=O$H+tgu1wJwD$dAmX,E"AE W?,#( Morgan Stanley has committed to an internal review of its workforce and leadership, according to CtW, which also said the bank has agreed to talk about what it will do to ensure equity for. Resolutions were withdrawn at BlackRock, CoreCivic, Morgan Stanley and Amgen based on their commitments to conduct internal audits. Everything we do at Morgan Stanley is guided by our five core values: Do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. September 14, 2022, 1:19 p.m. EDT 3 Min Read. Wall Street Banks Reject Racial Equity Audits, While Professing BLM Support JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is urging shareholders to vote against a proposed review of the impact of bank policies and practices on racial inequality. We grieve with our colleagues, friends and families, and believe that we have the power to create long-lasting social, educational and economic change. [140] The legislation is sponsored by Rep. Joyce Beatty and co-sponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams and Jesus G. Garcia and is currently under committee review. (go back), 96See e.g., Goldman Sachs Proxy Statement, supra note 35 (We share the proponents focus on advancing racial equity.); Citigroup Proxy Statement, supra note 69 (While we disagree with the overall approach in this Proposal, we are completely aligned with its stated goal of addressing racial inequity in the financial sector.); see also Lawmakers debate bill mandating racial equity audits at firms, The Hill, Abigail Goldberg-Zelizer, June 30, 2021, available at https://thehill.com/policy/finance/561026-lawmakers-debate-bill-mandating-racial-equity-audits-at-firms; Shareholders want to hold corporate giants accountable for their commitments to racial equity and justice. [12] Governance has long been a key focus of shareholder activists as corporate governance best practices, including accountability of a companys board of directors to its shareholders, robust disclosure on executive compensation and independence of a board of directors from management, have been found to have a readily apparent correlation with increased returns to shareholders. (go back), 85See Amazon No-Action Letter, supra note 83. (go back), 107Amazon Proxy Statement, supra note 104. Shareholder activist Engine No. Among the many ESG developments bubbling to the forefront of the markets in recent years is the desire of investors to see companies address social justice concerns. However, on August 6, 2021, the SEC approved new listing rules proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) requiring each Nasdaq-listed company to disclose certain information about the diversity of its board of directors and generally include a minimum number of members of its board of directors who are Diverse (as defined within the new listing rules). It received the backing of 38.6 percent of votes cast during the company's AGM in April. [14], ISS and others have published a number of reports that have found that addressing social and environmental concerns correlates with companies either currently experiencing or having the potential to experience increased growth and profitability. [129] As a result, the shareholder proposal was withdrawn and SEIU announced that it was currently working with BlackRock to bring about needed change within the company and the financial services industry. [130] Commentators anticipate that BlackRocks commitment to a Racial Equity Audit could sway other financial services companies to follow in its footsteps. 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Recently, a former head of global diversity at Morgan Stanley, a Black woman, sued the bank for discrimination. Equity audits are a leadership tool used to collect the data that informs the process of removing programmatic barriers that impede full participation, access, and opportunity for all students to receive an equitable and excellent education. Investing in underserved communities through our products, services, spending, business practices and thought leadership, Supporting underserved communities through philanthropy that drives more equitable outcomes, Attracting, developing and retaining individuals with diverse backgrounds and driving a culture of inclusion. We have the experience and agility to partner with clients from individual investors to global CEOs. UPDATE: According to a preliminary tally, 39 percent of JPMorgan shareholders voted in support of the racial equity audit proposal on May 18. The correlation between gender-balanced teams and improved decision-making, innovation and performance aligns with our core value Commit to Diversity and Inclusion. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includesThe Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance(discussed on the Forumhere) andWill Corporations Deliver Value to All Stakeholders?, both by Lucian A. Bebchuk and Roberto Tallarita;For Whom Corporate Leaders Bargainby Lucian A. Bebchuk, Kobi Kastiel, and Roberto Tallarita (discussed on the Forumhere); andRestoration: The Role Stakeholder Governance Must Play in Recreating a Fair and Sustainable American EconomyA Reply to Professor Rockby Leo E. Strine, Jr. (discussed on the Forumhere). [26] For example, following a racially-tinged incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks in 2018 where two African-American men who were waiting for a business meeting to begin were arrested, the company performed a Racial Equity Audit, which found that, among other things, racial sensitivity and the elimination of implicit biases are correlated to Starbucks core business plan of creating an inclusive and equitable working environment, as well as a welcoming third place between home and work for customers. [27] In addition, the W.K. Why did nearly all of the banks urge "no" votes on the audit proposals? urge the Board of Directors to oversee a racial equity audit analyzing JPMorgan's adverse impacts on nonwhite stakeholders and communities of color. https://www.sec.gov/rules/final/34-40018.htm (citing Reebok Intl Ltd. (Mar. In SEC filings,. 1s unprecedented victory, with three of its director nominees being elected to Exxons board at its 2021 annual meetingsending a clear message that environmental concerns and proactive planning are deeply important to Exxons shareholders. [142] Accordingly, as Racial Equity Audits become an increasingly important area for investors, it is possible that the SEC and the major exchanges may eventually require companies to make further diversity, equity and inclusion disclosures, which may include the existence and frequency of a companys Racial Equity Audits. (go back), 31Webinar, Susan Baker, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, Trillium Asset Management, supra note 23; supra note 27. Internal Audits Role in Driving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amy Fread, CISA Senior Manager Deloitte & Touche LLP Korynne Bernard . [34]. 30-10825; 34-89670; File No. The organization designed an audit process through a SACOG-wide survey that collected qualitative and quantitative research. [98] Wells Fargo also said it is making efforts toward expanding [its] diversity and inclusion commitments with a focus on hiring, promotions, and turnover, with increased accountability across all of those areas and [is] taking specific actions in support of these commitments. [99] The board of directors of Goldman recommended that shareholders vote against the shareholder proposal on a Racial Equity Audit, saying it has taken additional steps toward racial equity in the past year, including assessing its shortcomings and committing to hiring more analysts from historically Black colleges and universities, while maintaining [its] existing programs focused on other diverse populations. [100] Goldman also pointed out that it is [b]uilding upon more than $200 million of grants in minority communities and to minority-owned businesses over the past two decades and in 2020 [Goldman] created the Fund for Racial Equity to support the vital work of leading nonprofits that are addressing racial injustice, structural inequity and economic disparity, which has committed $10 million from GS Gives in addition to matching employee contributions to recipient organizations. [101]. (go back), 30Webinar, Cyrus Mehri, Founding Partner of Mehri & Skalet, PLLC, supra note 23. I am very proud to announce that I have been named in Morgan Stanley's prestigious 2023 Pacesetter's Club, a group of the Firm's successful Financial Advisors. (go back), 47The Best ESG Funds for Great Returns & Low Costs, Forbes, Rob Berger and Benjamin Curry, July 1, 2021, available at https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/best-esg-funds/. A complicated past The financial institutions in question have recently made diversity, inclusion, and racial equity a significant. At Morgan Stanley, we focus the expertise of the entire firmour advice, data, strategies and insightson creating solutions for our clients, large and small. [58] The audit produced three reports, which ultimately described how Facebook utilized the audit process to listen, plan and deliver on various consequential changes that will help advance the civil rights of its users in a number of categories and also recommended implementation of specific action items, including to (1) continue to onboard expertise, (2) build out the civil rights leaders team, (3) expand civil rights product review processes, (4) require civil rights perspectives in escalation of key content decisions and (5) prioritize civil rights. [59] The thoroughness of the audit and the response and subsequent actions taken by the company have led to the Facebook audit being heralded by many as a big success.
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