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PepsiCo joins major US companies in tweaking DEI policies

Brentwood Vice Mayor Patanisha Davis Pierson is advocating for more diversity programs after receiving backlash during a livestream, stating, "DEI in the state of California is not dead. We're going to continue to fight the good fight."
PepsiCo is ending some diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as stated by CEO Ramon Laguarta in a memo sent to employees.
Coca-Cola continues to support its DEI efforts, aiming for women to hold 50% of senior leadership roles by 2030 and reflecting national demographic data at all levels.

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WirePoints Illinois Financial News

Trump’s anti-DEI stance has Illinois companies tight-lipped or reversing diversity policies – Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has publicly called on companies to maintain their DEI initiatives. “I have no problem with companies reviewing their policies to make sure that they’re not violative of anti-discrimination laws,” Raoul said. “But I will be critical of people who run away from the nomenclature, because I think that’s weak. And I will be critical of people who totally abandon efforts to be inclusive.”

11 hours ago

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Breitbart

Pepsi to Cut Role of DEI Officer After Being Pressed on 'Woke' Policies

Pepsi is eliminating a major diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) role as President Donald Trump's administration targets such initiatives. The post Pepsi to Eliminate Role of Chief DEI Officer After Being Pressed on ‘Woke’ Policies appeared first on Breitbart.

14 hours ago·United States

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The Epoch Times

PepsiCo Ends DEI Officer Role, Representation Goals in Policy Shift

PepsiCo has announced significant changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, departing from previous corporate initiatives as the company seeks to align its internal structures more closely with its broader business strategy. Companies across all sectors have announced a withdrawal from DEI policies just this year. They include Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Google, McDonald’s, and Target—after multiple companies such as Amazon, …

15 hours ago·New York, United States

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Associated Press News

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Differences bubble up between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola on diversity programs

PepsiCo confirmed that it's ending some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, even as rival Coca-Cola voiced support for its own inclusion efforts.

16 hours ago·United States

Pepsi drops DEI chief, representation goals – but not everyone is convinced

Pepsi announced they are ditching several DEI initiatives as the soda-maker joins the growing ranks of companies dropping the controversial initiatives.

1 day ago·United States

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