Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back

These Companies Aren’t Ditching DEI

As the Trump Administration sets out to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government and private sector, a number of major companies have joined in the effort. Some others, however, have decidedly not. While companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and some Wall Street banks have reversed course on DEI-related policies and pledges—many of which were made in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the Bla…

Rev. Al Sharpton leads Costco ‘buy-cott’ in support of company’s controversial DEI commitment

Rev. Al Sharpton and about 100 of his followers descended on an East Harlem Costco Saturday in support of the company's commitment to controversial diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Costco shareholders overwhelmingly support DEI efforts, reject conservative think tank proposal

Costco’s board of directors voted unanimously to ask shareholders to reject the motion.

Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal from "ultra-right" group

In their annual meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Costco shareholders "overwhelmingly' rejected—with 98% of the vote—an anti-DEI proposal (which we previously described here) set forward by the National Center for Public Policy Research, which Value Edge Advisors describes as an "ultra-right" organization that's funded by right-wing groups like the Coors Foundation and has a history of filing anti-DEI lawsuits against various companies, inc…

Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale back on their DEI practices

Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI measure

Costco shareholders have roundly rejected a proposal calling for a report on the risks associated with keeping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in place, the wholesale club said Thursday.Preliminary results show that some 98% of shareholders voted against the measure, according to the company.Last month, Costco's board of directors came out unanimously against the proposal, which was brought by activist shareholder the National …