Costco Wholesale Corporation faced external pressure as nineteen Republican attorneys general called on the company to abandon its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The attorneys general cited concerns about potential discrimination and legal risks associated with these initiatives.
The group argued that Costco's DEI efforts ran contrary to recent Supreme Court decisions and raised questions about the company's compliance with state and federal laws. This collective action represents a significant challenge to Costco's corporate social responsibility framework.
While Costco shareholders recently rejected a similar anti-DEI proposal, the intervention by state attorneys general indicates ongoing scrutiny and potential legal battles. This development could impact Costco's public relations and necessitate a review of its DEI programs to address legal challenges.
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