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Feb 8, 2025
Accenture Drops Diversity Goals Amid Political Shifts: A Blow to Corporate Inclusion?
Accenture, a global consulting giant, has decided to abandon its long-standing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals, citing shifts in the U.S. political climate. In an internal memo seen by Reuters, CEO Julie Sweet announced the company would phase out its 2017 diversity targets and career development programs aimed at specific demographic groups. This move aligns with a broader trend among major corporations, including Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon, which have scaled back DEI initiatives following Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025.