Advertising Marketing
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
Apr 01, 2025

WPP removes references to DEI in latest annual report

The advertising giant has replaced all references to 'diversity, equity and inclusion' with 'people and culture' in the compensation section.

WPP: Last year’s annual report referred to WPP as a 'diversity leader' and mentioned DEI 20 times.

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