Walmart has announced its decision to discontinue its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, stating that every decision is made with the goal of fostering a sense of belonging for all associates, customers, and suppliers. The company will no longer fund events that aim to sexually influence children, withdraw from the Human Rights Coalitionâs Corporate Equality Index, and eliminate the gender-neutral term âLatinxâ from its documents.
Additionally, Walmart will be making changes to its Supplier Inclusion program, which has faced criticism for providing preferential treatment based on race. The company will not extend funding beyond its $100 million commitment to the nonprofit Center for Racial Equity, and will also take steps to identify and remove inappropriate sexual and/or transgender products marketed to children, such as chest binders.
Conservative filmmaker Robby Starbuck, who was in communication with Walmart regarding their DEI initiatives, reported these changes as a âmassive winâ for the conservative movement, emphasizing equality of opportunity over outcomes outlined in DEI policies. Other companies, including Loweâs, Ford, Jack Danielâs, John Deere, Tractor Supply, and Harley-Davidson, have also abandoned their DEI practices.
These adjustments come amidst rising concerns surrounding DEI policies and programs in various sectors. President-elect Trump has expressed intentions to address divisive policies in the U.S. military, with Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth planning to remove generals involved in DEI efforts. Walmart, ranked as the largest company in the world by revenue according to the Fortune 500, is projected to see a revenue increase in 2024.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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