Ford Motor Company Rescinds DEI Initiatives

Ford Motor Company has announced a significant reduction in its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including withdrawing from the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index and eliminating hiring quotas. CEO Jim Farley stated that the decision reflects an evolving legal and social environment and the diverse beliefs held by employees and customers. This move aligns Ford with other corporations such as Lowe's and Harley-Davidson, which have also scaled back DEI commitments amid pressure from conservative activists. Critics, including Human Rights Campaign President Kelly Robinson, have condemned Ford's decision, arguing it undermines the company's responsibilities to support diversity and talent retention. The broader trend of corporations reevaluating DEI policies has intensified following recent legal challenges and public scrutiny. This shift marks a notable retreat from progressive stances on diversity in the corporate sector.