Corporate Mentions Of ‘Diversity’ And ‘DEI’ Dropped 72% In 2025, Analysis Finds

Corporate Mentions Of ‘Diversity’ And ‘DEI’ Dropped 72% In 2025, Analysis Finds

References to diversity have dropped in company reports this year as corporations have faced heightened pressure from conservative activists and the federal government to back away from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

An update on HBG’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (April 2025)

Hachette Book Group shared its sixth annual report on HBG’s progress in diversity, equity and inclusion.      CEO David Shelley said, “HBG’s mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. Changing the Story is a key strategic pillar supporting this mission, and it aims to align our publishing and organization with the diverse perspectives of the readers we serve; it is imperativ…