July 2025
Activists are setting the stage for new campaigns, board challenges, and CEO pressure
ISS and Glass Lewis filed suit to block Texas laws targeting ESG-related proxy advice, signaling intensifying scrutiny of proxy advisors
Both firms also launched policy surveys to gather input on potential 2026 changes—especially on executive pay, shareholder rights, and board diversity
Off-season engagement is increasingly forward-looking. Companies should raise past and potential AGM issues, clarify governance priorities, and seek investor feedback on proxy disclosures
