Tractor Supply's Human Rights Campaign Reversal: Rural Backlash & ESG Impact
Tractor Supply Company's recent scaling back of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental initiatives has sparked a significant debate about corporate social responsibility and the complexities of navigating differing stakeholder values, particularly within rural communities. The company's actions, driven by a conservative backlash, underscore the challenges businesses face when balancing social commitments with market realities. The Backlash: A Conservative Revolt and Market Repercussions The controversy began with a social media campaign launched by conservative activist Robby Starbuck, who criticized Tractor Supply's DEI and environmental programs as overly "...