Source: BlackRock, ISS. Sourced on March 27, 2026, reflecting data from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Covers meetings on companies held within index equity portfolios. Meetings for companies held exclusively in active portfolios are voted by BlackRock Active Investment Stewardship (BAIS).
Stewardship reports
Supporting long-term financial value creation
BlackRock Investment Stewardship (BIS) is responsible for stewardship activities in relation to clients’ assets invested in index equity strategies. BIS takes a long-term approach in our stewardship efforts, reflecting the investment horizons of the majority of our clients.
Engaging
BIS engages to deepen our understanding of a company’s business model, and to help inform our voting on behalf of clients.
Voting
BIS votes at shareholder meetings for clients who have authorized the team to vote on their behalf.
Industry dialogue
BIS contributes to industry dialogue on stewardship to share our perspectives on matters that may impact our clients’ investments.
Reporting
BIS informs clients about our stewardship efforts on their behalf through a range of publications on our website and direct client communications.
Engagement priorities
BIS’ engagement priorities cover the five themes on which we most frequently engage companies, where they are relevant and a source of material business risk or opportunity.
Stewardship efforts at a glance
2,300
engagements
1,800
companies engaged
16,500
shareholder meetings
154,000
proposals voted
BlackRock Voting Choice
We are committed to a future where every investor - across investment vehicles and client types - can have the option to participate in the proxy voting process if they choose.
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BIS content library
We are committed to transparency in our investment stewardship activities. It is important to us that our clients understand how the work we do on their behalf aligns with their long-term financial interests.
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