Home improvement store Lowe’s has become the latest company to withdraw its “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies amid a conservative campaign on social media.
The decision came following an inquiry to a Lowe’s executive by popular campaigner Robby Starbuck. In recent months, Starbuck’s activism has prompted motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson to reverse DEI policies [1], as well as farmyard corporations Tractor Supply [2] and John Deere [3].
Lowe’s’ decision to amend its corporate policy on DEI initiative came before the conservative campaigner exposed the company.
In a three-minute video posted on X, Starbuck listed the preemptive changes: Lowe’s will withdraw from the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index where companies are assessed on their inclusivity to LGBTQ+ individuals.
It also pledged to prohibit donations to pride “or other divisive events” while ending Employee Resource Groups catered towards race or sexual orientation.
