Costco's stance in support of DEI contrasts with the positions taken by other big consumer brands, including Walmart and McDonald's.

Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club to evaluate any business risks posed by its DEI practices. Here's what to know.

The Costco board of directors unanimously voiced its support for the retailer to keep its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices without further evaluation. The National Center for Public Policy Research think tank proposed that the company evaluate the “financial risks to shareholders” that DEI poses.