Investors and Companies Reinforce Support for DEI Amid Policy Shifts

Investors and Companies Continue to Support DEI  

Amidst a wave of attacks on DEI, this proxy season served as a reminder that both investors and companies continue to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.  

98% of shares across 32 companies voted to maintain DEI programs, “sending a clear message to the boards that shareholders support the business case for non-discrimination in employment and a diverse workforce,” stated a recent paper from ICCR.  

Read statements from companies publicly defending their commitment to nondiscrimination and diversity here.  

What we are watching this week:  

Two Agencies will be holding public meetings this week to solicit feedback on greenhouse gas emissions rules: one looking to rescind and one looking to enact.  

• California takes strides: Sign-up to tune into the CA Air Resources Board’s (CARB) public workshop on CA climate disclosure laws on Thursday, August 21 at 12:30pm EST.  

• Federal step backs: Tune into public hearings throughout the week with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Pre-registrants will give public comments on the EPA’s proposed rule to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding and new motor vehicle emissions standards. Hearings will be held from August 19 – 22 throughout the day.