While many institutions are retreating from their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Delta Airlines said it is staying “steadfast” in supporting DEI efforts.
In a report from FOX5 Atlanta, the city’s largest employer issued a statement reaffirming its dedication to diversity.
“We are steadfast in our commitments because we think that they are actually critical to our business,” said Peter Carter, Delta’s chief external affairs officer. Carter further emphasized that DEI is about talent — a key focus of the airline — and is integral to its long-term sustainability.
“The key differentiator at Delta is our people,” Carter said.
In an executive order last month aimed at making government contractors get rid of DEI initiatives, President Donald Trump claimed such policies “undermine the traditional American values of hard work, excellence, and individual achievement.”
Many corporations have already fallen in line with the Trump administration’s stance. In an apparent response to the executive order, Google has scaled back its diversity hiring goals.
“We’re committed to creating a workplace where all our employees can succeed and have equal opportunities,” Google said in a statement to The Associated Press, adding that it has spent the past year reassessing its programs.
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Target has alsojoined the growing list of companies dialing back DEI efforts, saying it would end initiatives aimed at hiring and promoting a more diverse workforce. Other companies scaling back diversity initiatives include Amazon, Meta, McDonald’s and Walmart.