January 14, 2025
Apple’s board opposes proposal to end DEI programs before shareholder vote
Listen to the article Apple’s board of directors has recommended that its investors vote against a proposal to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The proposal was brought by the conservative group, National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), which argues that DEI’s policies expose companies to potential legal, reputational and financial risks. In its response, Apple’s board stressed that the NCPPR’s proposal is unnecessary, stating that the company already has adequate checks and balances in place. The board also argued that the proposal “improperly seeks to micromanage the company’s programs and policies” by directing a particular method




