Fortune 500 DEI disclosures collapse in 2026 Corporate Equality Index
TL;DR
The Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index shows a 65% drop in Fortune 500 participation, from 377 companies in 2025 to 131 in 2026. Of 1,450 participating firms, 534 earned a top score of 100, representing nearly 6 million U.S. employees. The decline mirrors a broader anti-DEI movement, with major names like Walmart, Ford, and Lowe’s exiting, citing political climate and contracting considerations.
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