BOEING CO

The proposal would add a Disability Access Committee to Boeing’s bylaws to provide board-level oversight of aircraft accessibility. The committee would be required to assess compliance with applicable accessibility laws and regulations at least annually and to report its findings to shareholders. Proponents argue this would fill a governance gap by ensuring consistent metrics, public reporting and accountability across the product lifecycle, informed by stakeholder engagement and regulatory trends. The supporting statement links the request to changing regulatory expectations, customer obligations, and broader ESG and human-rights concerns about inclusive design.

The proposal requests that Boeing permit shareholder action by written consent, enabling shareholders holding a sufficient number of votes to approve corporate actions without convening a meeting. Proponents argue this right would make it easier for shareholders to respond to perceived management underperformance and to take timely action, citing past shareholder interest in the issue. The submission highlights concerns about Boeing’s threshold for calling special meetings and recent operational and safety-related challenges as rationale for the change. The proposal would change shareholder governance mechanics by allowing written consents to effect corporate action absent a formal meeting.