No matter where you stand politically, it’s hard to deny that it’s been a banner year for the anti-DEI movement: President Donald Trump has issued executive orders designed to stamp out diversity practices in both the private and public sector, and several large companies have rolled back their DEI programs.
This culture shift was the backdrop to several recent anti-DEI shareholder votes at companies ranging from Coca-Cola to Apple, as activists tried to ramp up the fight over diversity and inclusion policies. But while anti-DEI proposals have become more common, they are not gaining in popularity. At companies ranging from Coca-Cola to Apple, investors asked to vote on anti-DEI resolutions are not biting. Across the board, support for these proposals has ranged from only 1% to 2% of voters.
