(Tuesday 25th February) Reacting to the decision of a majority of Apple shareholders to vote down a proposal calling on the company to end its diversity policies, Kohinoor Choudhury, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Campaign Manager at ShareAction, said:

“The board at Apple and its investors have today made it clear that the company’s DEI programs are valuable for its staff and the business.

Everyone, regardless of background, ethnicity, class, sexuality or gender deserves to feel supported and included in the workplace. Moreover, it makes good business sense, as DEI policies help businesses to attract and keep talent, and encourage innovation.

We hope to see shareholders continue to step up over AGM season and use their influence to uphold responsible investment standards on critical issues such as tackling workplace inequalities.”