SEC Rejects Deere’s Attempt to Block Shareholder Resolution Addressing Company’s Rollback of Diversity Policies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ruled against Deere & Co’s “no-action” request to exclude a shareholder proposal filed by As You Sow on behalf of shareholder Amalgamated Bank, asking the company to address the effectiveness of the Company’s policies in creating a meritocratic workplace, especially in the face of Deere’s recent diversity policy rollbacks.

Social JusticeAs You SowJanuary 7, 2025DEI, Deere, ESG