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Goldman Sachs drops DEI board criteria, potentially impacting ESG investor views.

Story Thread|Goldman Sachs Top Lawyer's Epstein Scandal and Resignation

Araverus Team|Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM

Araverus Team

Feb 17, 2026 · 2:00 AM

Board Criteria · Corporate Governance · DEI Policy · Goldman Sachs

Board CriteriaCorporate GovernanceDEI PolicyGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is set to remove race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other diversity-related factors from its board candidate assessment criteria, following pressure from conservative groups and the Trump administration's stance against DEI practices.

Thread Timeline: Goldman Sachs Top Lawyer's Epstein Scandal and Resignation

Feb 6, 2026Goldman's Chief Counsel Ruemmler's Epstein Ties Spark Governance Questions for Investors
Feb 13, 2026Goldman Sachs's chief legal officer Kathy Ruemmler resigns after Epstein email revelations.
Feb 14, 2026Goldman Sachs' Legal Chief Resigns Over Epstein Fallout, Raising Governance Questions for Investors
Feb 17, 2026

Goldman Sachs drops DEI board criteria, potentially impacting ESG investor views.(current)

Feb 21, 2026Lloyd Blankfein Details Goldman's Crisis Playbook: Strong Capital, Culture Drive Resilience

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