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US Companies Retreat from Board Diversity Rules Amid Shifting Climate

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A significant number of top U.S. companies have recently removed explicit diversity criteria from their board selection processes. Data indicates that 61 S&P 100 companies have dropped such provisions since 2023, reversing a trend towards greater representation. This shift appears to be influenced by a broader political climate and activist investor pressure, though some companies like Microsoft and Uber continue to maintain diversity considerations. AI

RANK_REASON The article details a widespread shift in corporate governance policy across major US companies, impacting diversity criteria for board appointments. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US Companies Retreat from Board Diversity Rules Amid Shifting Climate

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg, Jeff Green, Daniela Sirtori ·

    Almost all top U.S. companies had board diversity rules. Now most are gone

    Apple, Google, Amazon, Starbucks and Wells Fargo are among the top US companies that have eliminated diversity provisions for their directors in the past three years.

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