Costco defends DEI policies

Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices
Costco shareholders reject call for review of diversity programs
By Juveria Tabassum and Ross Kerber (Reuters) -Costco Wholesale shareholders voted strongly against a proposal requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives,
Costco defends DEI policies even as others scale back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club to evaluate any business risks posed by its DEI practices. Here's what to know.
Costco shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
Costco shareholders voted down an anti-DEI proposal just days after President Trump issued sweeping new rules for federal agencies.
Costco shareholders vote against proposal for report on diversity programs
Costco Wholesale shareholders voted against a proposal requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives, the U.S. company said on Thursday, against the backdrop of intense scrutiny of such policies.
Costco shareholders reject proposal to investigate the company's DEI policies
Costco shareholders have rejected a proposal that questioned the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
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Costco shareholders voted down an investor proposal from a right-leaning think tank that urged management to investigate the business risks of DEI.
Costco rejects call for investigation of DEI policies
A Costco shareholder proposal brought by a conservative activist asked the company to investigate its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, with an eye toward eliminating them.
Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back - Clone
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal pushed by activists
Costco shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal that the company characterized as a way to undermine DEI policies.
Costco Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Scale Back DEI
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