McDonald’s has announced changes to its diversity and inclusion practices, becoming the latest major corporation to modify its approach. The company stated it will no longer set “aspirational representation goals” but will instead focus on embedding inclusion practices that support business growth. Additionally, McDonald’s is pausing external surveys to concentrate more on internal initiatives.
As part of these changes, the company is renaming its diversity team to the Global Inclusion Team. It is also retiring the Supply Chain’s Mutual Commitment to DEI pledge in favor of more integrated discussions with suppliers about how inclusion impacts business performance.
This announcement follows similar moves by other large companies, such as Walmart, which rolled back some of its DEI policies last November.
Despite these adjustments, McDonald’s highlighted recent progress in inclusivity, noting that over 30% of its U.S. leadership comes from underrepresented backgrounds. The company also reported a record number of diverse franchisee applicants.
In their statement, McDonald’s emphasized their commitment to inclusivity, saying, “Everyone is welcome under our Golden Arches, and this broad-based appeal is why McDonald’s is one of the world’s most beloved brands. We’re proud of our culture at McDonald’s, and we want to thank all of you for living our values.”
