Apple Rejects Proposal to Eliminate DEI Programs, Citing Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Apple Rejects Proposal to Eliminate DEI Programs, Citing Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple has firmly rejected a proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research (a conservative think tank) that sought to dismantle the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In a recent proxy filing, Apple's board of directors stated its opposition to the proposal, emphasizing the importance of DEI initiatives to fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace. The think tank's proposal argued that DEI programs could expose companies to potential lawsuits, citing the recent Supreme Court ruling against race-based affirmative action in college admissions and pointing to other companies that have scaled back or eliminated similar programs, such as Meta and Amazon. However, Apple countered that its robust compliance program already addresses potential legal concerns and that the proposal's attempt to "micromanage" the company's internal policies was inappropriate. Apple's Stance on DEI In the filing, Apple rea…