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Costco rebuffs push to eliminate DEI programming

The Costco board rejected a proposal from shareholders to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
The board unanimously recommended a vote against the proposal, stating that their commitment to respect and inclusion is necessary.
Costco emphasized that its DEI efforts help attract and retain employees and improve services.
The board accused the NCPPR of pushing an anti-diversity agenda disguised as a risk reduction initiative.

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Real Clear Politics

Costco Caught in Crosshairs of DEI Controversy

Costco doubles down on its DEI policy after National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) submits proxy proposal to study its effectiveness.

2 months ago·Chicago, United States

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LifeSiteNews

Costco board urges shareholders to keep woke DEI policies despite ‘discriminatory’ risks

Costco won conservative praise recently for resisting pressure to offer abortion pills, but its directors remain dedicated to the left-wing ‘diversity’ agenda.

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americanactionnews.com

‘Value-Destroying And Costly’: Is Corporate America’s Love Affair With DEI Finally Coming To An End? - American Action News

Several of America’s biggest brands backpedaled on their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs in 2024 amid intense public scrutiny and fierce consumer backlash. The Biden-Harris administration has led a massive push for increased DEI initiatives in the government, including President Joe Biden signing an executive order in June 2021 that established “a government-wide initiative to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and…

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The Daily Caller

‘Value-Destroying And Costly’: Is Corporate America’s Love Affair With DEI Finally Coming To An End?

Various companies, such as Target, have faced growing backlash over supporting DEI and LGBTQ-related initiatives in recent years.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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arcamax.com

Michael Hiltzik: Business leaders bow to anti-DEI activists -- except at Costco

It has long been clear that relying on corporate leaders to stand fast for social and economic progress is a mug's game. Big business talks the talk, of course. As I've written before, after the insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021, many corporate ...

2 months ago

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Chicago Tribune

Costco board stands firm on DEI policies as think tank pushes for review

A Costco shareholder proposal brought by a conservative activist asked the company to probe its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, with an eye toward eliminating them. The Washington state-based company’s board wasn’t amused with the pitch. The National Center for Public Policy Research, a Washington, D.C.-based conservative think tank, wants the company to evaluate its DEI policies. The thrust of the proposal is that certain DEI initiati…

2 months ago·Chicago, United States

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