Major U.S. Corporations Scale Back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

A wave of corporate rollbacks on DEI initiatives follows legal, political, and social pressures, including actions by President Trump’s administration.

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.