Berkshire shareholders reject climate, diversity, China proposals

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc shareholders on Saturday overwhelmingly rejected six proposals addressing environmental and social policy issues at Warren Buffett's conglomerate, all of which the billionaire investor and his board opposed.

Item 1 of 5 Ken Chenault, a director at Berkshire Hathaway, talks with other directors before the start of the company's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. May 6, 2023. REUTERS/Rachel MummeyKen Chenault, a director at Berkshire Hathaway, talks with other directors before the start of the company's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. May 6, 2023.

They also turned down a proposal for more disclosure about efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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