Under growing scrutiny of corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, McDonald’s is the latest company to publicly communicate changes to its DEI strategy.

McDonald's announced Monday that it is "retiring" some of its diversity, equity and inclusion goals and will rebrand its team focused on the matter. Among the goals the company is ending or pausing are diversity quotas,

McDonald's is retiring its goal for diversity in corporate leadership and shifting away from some diversity practices, citing a "shifting legal landscape" in the United States in an open letter sent to employees and franchise owners.