11 Corporations That Are Scaling Back DEI Initiatives (4 of 6)

Amazon

Amazon is scaling back its DEI initiatives, though it has not specified which ones will be discontinued. A company memo from December indicated that Amazon is phasing out older programs and materials, with a goal of completing these changes by the end of 2024.

Rather than maintaining multiple separate diversity initiatives, Amazon stated it would concentrate on efforts that have demonstrated measurable success in fostering inclusivity.

Ford

Ford announced changes to its DEI policies, including discontinuing participation in the HRC Corporate Equality Index. The company clarified that it does not use hiring quotas or link executive compensation to diversity targets.

According to Ford leadership, the company intends to prioritize workplace inclusion while focusing on serving its employees, customers, and communities rather than publicly engaging with controversial social topics.