Costco board stands firm on DEI policies

Costco’s Board Of Directors Requests For Shareholders To Vote Against A Policy That Would Remove Its DEI Program
Costco is doubling down on its decision to maintain its DEI policies. This comes amid several major companies retracting their commitments, such as Google. CNBC reported that Google had established new programs to empower Black staffers following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
Costco board stands firm on DEI policies as think tank pushes for review
The National Center for Public Policy Research, a Washington, D.C.-based conservative think tank, wants the company to evaluate its DEI policies. The company’s board of directors unanimously urged
Costco stands firm on DEI initiatives despite conservative pressure
In a bold move that sets it apart from other major retailers, Costco has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Costco board pushes back against anti-DEI shareholder proposal
Costco’s (COST) board of directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote against a proposal brought by the National Center for Public Policy Research, which would require the company to evaluate and issue a report on the financial risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion goals,
Costco is pushing back — hard — against the anti-DEI movement
Walmart, John Deere, Tractor Supply and other companies are changing or walking away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in response to right-wing pressure. But Costco believes DEI improves its business and is standing behind its efforts.
Costco Denies Shareholder Demand to Back Down From DEI Hiring
The Costco Board pushed back against its shareholders who requested a proposal over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Costco To Shareholders: DEI And Inclusive Leadership Is Non-Negotiable
Costco defies shareholder pressure and reaffirms its strong commitment to DEI, prioritizing an inclusive workplace despite concerns raised about potential risks.
When an anti-DEI activist took a swing at Costco, the board hit back
A shareholder proposal is arguing that Costco's diversity, equity and inclusion policies are making the Issaquah-based company susceptible to legal risks.
Costco rebuffs push to eliminate DEI programming
Costco’s board of directors adamantly urged shareholders to vote against efforts to limit the company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) after receiving a proposal included in their annual notice to shareholders from the National Center for Public Policy Research to strike “discriminatory practices.
Costco fights to keep DEI program as more companies abandon policies
Fox News contributor and former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss Costco urging shareholders to keep DEI policies despite companies returning to merit-based policies.
Costco Doubled Down On DEI As A Business Case: What We Can All Learn
Costco is not here for the anti-DEI rhetoric, pushback or bullying. In a recent BOD meeting they double downed on DEI. Let's ...
Costco defends DEI program as other major retailers drop controversial diversity push
Costco's board of directors asked shareholders to vote against a proposal challenging the company's diversity, equity and ...
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Costco shuts down shareholders demand to ditch DEI hiring practices
The Costco board has rejected a request from shareholders to drop its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.