Costco CEO, executive member of Washington Business Group, dedicated to “racial equity”
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Costco CEO and several executives are partnering with a Washington business group dedicated to advancing “racial equity in Black Washington.” .
The Washington racial equity employers have supported “Black Washingtonians” from Costco CEO Ron Vatchulis to Microsoft President Brad Smith, and said, “Equity for All.” A group that brings together local business leaders to build a future rooted in. According to the website.
Members have pledged to achieve a set of stock-related targets by 2030. Among these goals is the racial allocation of the workforce to swear that the proportion of black employees reflects the proportion of working-age black people living in the community. Members have been in business, investing a total of $2 billion programs to support “racial equity,” increasing investment in black-owned businesses and providing anti-bias training.
Costco was awarded to executives with day-related bonuses of hundreds of thousands

Some Costco executives are members of the “racial equity” business group.
“Equity increases the prosperity of the whole state. Our communities are stronger, healthier and more vibrant. Our economy and businesses are more diverse in ideas, more robust talent pipelines , benefit from an increase in opportunities for all Washingtonians. Government actions that own some of this issue and are actively working to contribute to solutions, supporting transformational and lasting change. Start using voices to advocate. It was a report “Commitment to Progress: A Fair Future for Washington.”
In addition to Vachris, several other Costco executives are members of Wed’s “Supplier Diversity Task Force.” Costco Director, Journeys, Diversity & Inclusion Claude Green, Senior Vice President of Corporate Foods & Sundries Nancy Griese and Food & Sundries, Assistant Assistant General Merchandise Manager Leanne Bender are all listed as part of the task force.
“This task force is focused on identifying opportunities to remove barriers, improve supplier diversity and support investment in black-owned businesses,” the website says.

Grocery wholesalers are under pressure to remove DEI’s policy. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Costco’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has made grocery wholesalers a focus on the broader national conversation around Day. Costco board fired down in January Investor’s suggestions It led to backlash and support from Pastor Al Sharpton to investigate the risks associated with the DEI policy. Perform “Purchase” At the wholesaler’s harem location.
In response, the 19 state attorney general wrote to CEO Vachris, who removes DEI policies and orders the grocery chain to reach in line with President Trump’s executive order to combat controversial programs. I did.
Former Costco executive Roger Campbell Talking to Fox News Digital That day is part of the company’s culture and is a key ingredient in the secret sauce that has made the grocery chain successful.

President Trump has signed several executive orders to combat Day. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images / Getty Images)
“The term Day didn’t even exist for us. It was the way we ran our business… that’s who we are.” Fox News Digital.
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Several members of the Costco board of directors made large donations Democrats’ unified groupalong with the board’s chairman, Hamilton E. James gave the Harris Action Fund $100,000 in May 2023, FEC data revealed.
Neither Costco responded to requests for comment on Fox News Digital.