IT company Accenture is the latest to scrap its DEI policies

Core Points - Accenture has decided to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals, following pressure from conservative groups and recent political changes in the United States [1][4][5] - The company will also discontinue its career development programs aimed at specific demographic groups, as stated in an internal memo from CEO Julie Sweet [2][8] - DEI policies will no longer be utilized to assess employee performance, reflecting a shift in the company's internal policies and compliance with new executive orders [3][4] Company Actions - Accenture will begin "sunsetting" its 2017 diversity goals, indicating a significant policy shift [1][3] - The company will cease submitting data to external diversity surveys, further distancing itself from previous DEI commitments [7] - Accenture plans to evaluate its external partnerships related to diversity as part of a broader refresh of its talent strategy [9] Workforce Composition - As per the latest annual report, women make up 48% of Accenture's workforce and hold 30% of managing director roles, aligning with the company's previous diversity goals [10]