Apple's shareholders voted against a proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research to eliminate the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The board recommended a 'no' vote, asserting their compliance with existing laws while underscoring the importance of ethical conduct and creating a culture of belonging. This indicates Apple's commitment to DEI initiatives despite external pressures to abandon them, reflecting ongoing challenges of diversity within its workforce. A similar proposal at Costco was also rejected earlier this year, demonstrating a broader resistance among major companies against such initiatives being challenged.
"At Apple, we believe that how we conduct ourselves is as critical to Apple's success as making the best products in the world."
"Apple's determination of the appropriateness of its DEI initiatives should not be challenged by outside entities trying to impact our internal management practices."
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