Kansas Stockholder proposal of Ford Motor Company proposing corporate disclosure of political contributions

• Category: Corporations - Public - Stockholder
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-CC-25-202
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This sample form, a detailed Stockholder Proposal document, is a model for use in corporate matters. The language is easily adapted to fit your specific circumstances. Available in several standard formats. The Kansas Stockholder proposal of Ford Motor Company proposes corporate disclosure of political contributions, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in the company's political activities. This proposal suggests that Ford Motor Company should disclose all political contributions made directly or indirectly, including any funds given to political candidates, political committees, or political parties. By implementing this proposal, Kansas Stockholders are seeking to ensure that political contributions made by Ford Motor Company align with the values and interests of its shareholders, while also promoting ethical and responsible corporate behavior. Providing this information would enable stockholders to make informed decisions about their investments and promote engagement with the company's political activities. Furthermore, disclosing corporate political contributions would enhance accountability and reduce the risk of unethical practices, such as funding activities that conflict with the interests of shareholders or support political causes that may negatively impact the company's reputation. It would also allow stakeholders to evaluate how political spending aligns with Ford Motor Company's stated values and business objectives. The Kansas Stockholder proposal of Ford Motor Company advocating for corporate disclosure of political contributions falls under the broader category of shareholder proposals related to corporate transparency and accountability. Other types of stockholder proposals relevant to this broader category, which may or may not be specific to Kansas, include proposals pertaining to: 1. Environmental sustainability and reporting: These proposals push corporations to disclose information about their environmental impact, including greenhouse gas emissions, resource consumption, and plans for mitigating climate change risks. 2. Diversity and inclusion reporting: These proposals advocate for transparency regarding a company's diversity and inclusion efforts, including workforce demographics, promotion rates, and initiatives to address inequalities. 3. Executive compensation disclosure: These proposals aim to increase transparency in executive salary and compensation practices, encouraging companies to disclose detailed information about executive pay ratios and ensure alignment between performance and compensation. 4. Human rights reporting: These proposals focus on promoting corporate transparency regarding human rights practices, including supply chain labor standards, efforts to prevent forced labor and human trafficking, and cooperation with international human rights standards. 5. Lobbying and political expenditure disclosure: Similar to the Kansas Stockholder proposal, these proposals call for increased transparency in corporate political spending, advocating for disclosure of contributions to political candidates, lobbying expenses, and memberships in trade associations involved in political activities. It is important to note that while these proposals provide guidance and recommendations, their implementation depends on the majority vote by the shareholders during the annual general meeting or special meetings convened for this purpose.

The Kansas Stockholder proposal of Ford Motor Company proposes corporate disclosure of political contributions, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in the company's political activities. This proposal suggests that Ford Motor Company should disclose all political contributions made directly or indirectly, including any funds given to political candidates, political committees, or political parties. By implementing this proposal, Kansas Stockholders are seeking to ensure that political contributions made by Ford Motor Company align with the values and interests of its shareholders, while also promoting ethical and responsible corporate behavior. Providing this information would enable stockholders to make informed decisions about their investments and promote engagement with the company's political activities. Furthermore, disclosing corporate political contributions would enhance accountability and reduce the risk of unethical practices, such as funding activities that conflict with the interests of shareholders or support political causes that may negatively impact the company's reputation. It would also allow stakeholders to evaluate how political spending aligns with Ford Motor Company's stated values and business objectives. The Kansas Stockholder proposal of Ford Motor Company advocating for corporate disclosure of political contributions falls under the broader category of shareholder proposals related to corporate transparency and accountability. Other types of stockholder proposals relevant to this broader category, which may or may not be specific to Kansas, include proposals pertaining to: 1. Environmental sustainability and reporting: These proposals push corporations to disclose information about their environmental impact, including greenhouse gas emissions, resource consumption, and plans for mitigating climate change risks. 2. Diversity and inclusion reporting: These proposals advocate for transparency regarding a company's diversity and inclusion efforts, including workforce demographics, promotion rates, and initiatives to address inequalities. 3. Executive compensation disclosure: These proposals aim to increase transparency in executive salary and compensation practices, encouraging companies to disclose detailed information about executive pay ratios and ensure alignment between performance and compensation. 4. Human rights reporting: These proposals focus on promoting corporate transparency regarding human rights practices, including supply chain labor standards, efforts to prevent forced labor and human trafficking, and cooperation with international human rights standards. 5. Lobbying and political expenditure disclosure: Similar to the Kansas Stockholder proposal, these proposals call for increased transparency in corporate political spending, advocating for disclosure of contributions to political candidates, lobbying expenses, and memberships in trade associations involved in political activities. It is important to note that while these proposals provide guidance and recommendations, their implementation depends on the majority vote by the shareholders during the annual general meeting or special meetings convened for this purpose.