Overview
- Prominent companies such as PepsiCo, Google, and Target have announced significant reductions or eliminations of their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
- The Supreme Court's 2023 ruling against affirmative action and President Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI have influenced many corporate decisions to reassess these initiatives.
- Critics of DEI argue such programs are discriminatory, while companies cite evolving legal landscapes and business priorities as reasons for the changes.
- Several companies, including Meta, McDonald’s, and Walmart, have shifted focus to broader employee engagement or business performance metrics, often retiring specific diversity goals.
- Despite the trend, some organizations like Costco and Delta Airlines continue to defend and maintain their DEI commitments, citing business and cultural benefits.