Shareholders Urge Palantir to Report on Human Rights Due Diligence Amid Allegations of Violations and Major Divestments

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A shareholder group is urging Palantir to commission an independent report on its human rights due diligence, citing extensive allegations of its technology contributing to human rights harms and international law violations, which have already led to significant investor divestments.

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• Shareholder Proposal on Human Rights Due Diligence

  A shareholder group is urging a vote FOR Proxy Item No. 4, requesting an independent third-party report on Palantir's due diligence process regarding human rights harms or violations of international humanitarian law in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRA).

• Allegations of Human Rights Harms

  The filing details alleged use of Palantir's technology by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Department of Defense (USDoD), and the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMoD) in operations linked to human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law.

• Significant Investor Divestments

  The filing highlights that major asset managers, including Storebrand Asset Management (Q3 2024) and ABP (Netherlands' largest pension fund, April 2026), have divested over €800 million in shares from Palantir due to concerns over its human rights impact.

• Challenge to Company Policy

  The proponents argue that Palantir's actions contradict its stated Human Rights Policy and call for a reassessment of its client relationships, particularly with entities alleged to be involved in widespread human rights violations.

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This PX14A6G filing, a shareholder solicitation, highlights significant and growing ESG risks for Palantir Technologies. While it is a shareholder proposal, its detailed allegations against Palantir's core business practices, particularly concerning its defense and government contracts, are severe. The most material aspect is the disclosure of actual divestments by major institutional investors, including ABP's over €800 million divestment, explicitly citing human rights concerns. This indicates that ESG risks are translating into tangible financial consequences and could lead to further investor pressure, reputational damage, and potentially impact future contract acquisition, especially in markets sensitive to ethical considerations. Investors should monitor the outcome of the shareholder vote and any subsequent company response, as well as potential for further institutional divestments or regulatory scrutiny related to these allegations.