Major companies have quietly removed insights related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from their annual reports.
NPR’s analysis discovered that at least 12 of the nation’s largest companies erased DEI references in their annual reports, most of which were filed within the last two weeks.
The companies revealed were Disney, Google, GM, GE, Intel, PayPal, Chipotle, Comcast, 3M, Regeneron, Philip Morris, and Pepsi, which prides itself among investors for its belief that a “culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is a competitive advantage” in 2024.
According to CNBC, Amazon is another company that has followed suit. Its 2024 annual report referenced “inclusion and diversity” under a section labeled “Human Capital.”
“As we strive to be Earth’s best employer, we focus on investment and innovation, inclusion and diversity, safety, and engagement to hire and develop the best talent,” the 2024 report read.
That section was updated in 2025 and now reads, “We strive to be Earth’s best employer,” and that Amazon banks on “numerous and evolving initiatives to implement this objective.”
The retraction of DEI goals and initiatives has become a recurring trend, largely driven by conservatives and supported by President Donald Trump, who issued several executive orders after taking office on Jan. 20.
Most companies mentioned in NPR’s analysis did not offer further details about their decisions. Still, they stated they are reviewing their DEI-related programs and assessing the impact of Trump’s executive orders.
“We will continue to monitor and comply with any changes to our legal obligations as a federal government contractor,” a 3M spokesperson told NPR. The spokesperson added that the company is “committed to maintaining a work environment where all our people are respected, supported, and encouraged to take individual initiative.”
