Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

Amid pressure from conservative activists and President Trump’s executive orders, several major companies are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives endorsed after George Floyd’s death. Critics argue these programs are discriminatory, targeting factors like race and gender. PepsiCo is among the companies retracting DEI efforts, no longer setting goals for minority representation in management or suppliers. Instead, they will focus on inclusive sponsorships for business growth. While hiring based on race or gender is illegal, companies aim to diversify through broader candidate pools.