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UK pharma giant GSK suspends DEI initiatives citing US policy

Emma Walmsley participates in the Scaling Health Solutions Fireside Chat onstage during Day 2 of the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting at New York Hilton Midtown on September 24, 2024 in New York City.
Emma Walmsley, CEO, GSK. Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images

Internal comms emphasize the fact that the US is the firm’s largest market.

GSK, a London-based FTSE 100 pharmaceutical company, has temporarily suspended certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for its UK employees. This decision stems from the company’s interpretation of US regulatory requirements. The US is GSK’s largest market.

The Guardian reported that the company has also revised its website, removingissued

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