Irish companies double down on DEI despite shift in the US

97% plan to strengthen efforts to become more diverse

Many of the world's largest companies, including a number with operations in Ireland, such as Google, Meta, Amazon and PepsiCo, have removed or scaled back their DEI policies.

The majority of Irish businesses plan to maintain or increase their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts despite a rollback in other parts of the world, particularly the US.

A survey of 100 senior business leaders across private, public, and semi-state organisations found 97% plan to strengthen their organisation’s diversity efforts. Almost half (44%) intend to increase investment in DEI programmes, while 54% say they will maintain their current initiatives and policies.