Toyota Steps Back from DEI and LGBTQ Initiatives Amid Backlash

Toyota Motor Corp. is reportedly pulling back from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and LGBTQ-focused events following recent online controversy. According to a Bloomberg report, the company sent a memo to its U.S. employees on Thursday, announcing a strategic pivot in its community involvement.

The memo outlined that Toyota will now concentrate on initiatives aligned with STEM education and workforce readiness, signaling a departure from past participation in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

The shift comes amid growing scrutiny from certain online circles, pushing Toyota to reassess its priorities. By narrowing its focus, the automaker seems to be sidestepping further controversy while still engaging with causes it views as core to its business strategy.