Values-based proxy voting provides consistent corporate communication and support for important values and risk-driven resolutions on thousandsof ballots annually.
How we vote
Urging companies toward good
We believe it's our responsibility to communicate with corporate management about issues of financial and social concern through careful, values-driven voting of proxies.
Why we do it
Resolutions focus corporate attention on often-overlooked issues and ask the company to take certain actions to address a specific social, environmental or governance concern.
Voting for values
Our votes are guided by our values-driven proxy voting guidelines that support our six stewardship investing core values.
Voting matters
Most votes on shareholder resolutions are not legally binding, but even modest positive results (10-20%) have a persuasive influence on company's boards of directors.
Our voting record
We believe voting transparently is important. So our proxy votes are posted approximately 10 days prior to a company’s annual meeting date.
Votes “Against Management” indicate issues of concern where Everence believes alternative actions are required for reason of social or financial responsibility.
Download our Proxy Voting Report for a summary of last year's efforts.
Founding principles
Why proxy voting?
Since 1994, we have shaped our approach to impact by asking the question "What more can we do?" – and integrating new strategies as they emerge over time.
We are guided by our core values, seeking to hold in tension a responsibility for the productive use of financial resources and a deep-seated concern for the individuals, communities and environments impacted by our investment choices.
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You should consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, sales charges and expenses carefully before you invest. The fund’s prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information. Please read them carefully before you invest.
Investment products are not FDIC insured, may lose value, and have no bank guarantee. Praxis Mutual Funds and Praxis ETFs are advised by Praxis Investment Management, Inc. and distributed through Foreside Financial Services, LLC.
