Apple’s board of directors opposes the proposal to eliminate DEI programs

Apple’s board of directors has opposed a proposal seeking to end the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

in Agent depositThe National Center for Public Policy Research (a conservative think tank) is submitting a proposal for Apple to “consider rescinding its inclusion and diversity program, policies, departments, and goals,” the company said.

The think tank’s proposal claims that DEI programs could make companies vulnerable to lawsuits, citing Recent Supreme Court ruling Against race-based affirmative action in colleges and pointing out that other companies have eliminated or scaled back similar programs. (Recently, Meta has canceled its DEI programsAnd Amazon is He is also reportedly withdrawing.)

However, Apple said the proposal was “unnecessary” because the company “already has an established compliance program” that would keep it out of legal trouble. The filing also criticizes the proposal because it “improperly seeks to micromanage the company’s programs and policies.”

The company also said it strives to “create a culture of belonging where everyone can do their best.”