Another corporate giant turns its back on inclusion. Accenture, once a leader in workplace diversity, has decided to “sunset” its DEI goals, citing changes in the U.S. political climate. In an internal memo, CEO Julie Sweet confirmed that diversity targets, set in 2017, will no longer guide hiring and promotion.
This move follows a disturbing trend. Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon have already backed away from DEI commitments in response to Donald Trump’s executive orders dismantling diversity programs. Now, Accenture joins the exodus, abandoning the very values that made it a progressive employer.
For the queer community, this decision is more than disappointing—it’s dangerous. Without clear DEI policies, marginalized employees lose vital protections and opportunities. Corporate “neutrality” is never neutral; it enables discrimination to creep back into hiring practices and workplace culture.
Accenture will also stop submitting diversity data to external watchdogs, making it even harder to hold them accountable. The company insists it remains committed to an inclusive culture, but without concrete goals, those words ring hollow.
Queer professionals and allies must push back. We deserve workplaces that celebrate diversity, not just tolerate it. Accenture’s retreat from DEI isn’t just a corporate decision—it’s a signal that our rights are up for debate. And we cannot afford to stay silent.
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