Many major U.S. companies are quietly scaling back or removing references to “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) in their annual reports, a trend linked to growing political pressure.

Companies like Google, Disney, Pepsi, and Intel have reduced or eliminated DEI language, often citing reassessments of their programs amid changing political climates, including executive orders from President Trump.

Some companies have even cut specific diversity hiring goals, NPR has reported.

While companies like Costco continue to support DEI, others are adjusting their approaches in response to criticism from conservative activists and the legal challenges surrounding DEI initiatives.

Written by B.C. Begley