Accenture is ending its global diversity and inclusion (D&I) goals, along with career development programs aimed at specific demographic groups.
This decision was shared in an internal memo from CEO Julie Sweet, who cited a review of company policies influenced by changes in the U.S. political landscape.
The goals, first set in 2017, will be phased out, and DEI targets will no longer be used to measure employee performance.
Additionally, Accenture will pause submitting data to external diversity benchmarking surveys.
Shift Reflects Broader Corporate Trend
Accenture’s policy change follows similar moves by major tech firms like Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon, which have scaled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts following Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency.
Since taking office, Trump has issued executive orders aimed at reducing DEI programs in both government and the private sector.
Accenture will also review its external diversity partnerships as part of an update to its talent strategy. Despite this shift, the company’s latest report shows that women make up 48% of its workforce, with 30% holding managing director positions.
In 2020, Accenture also set race and ethnicity goals for its operations in the U.S. and the UK.
The Financial Times was the first to report this development.
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