“Emotional alignment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is essential for brands that want to earn consumers’ trust and loyalty in today’s divided landscape, according to new findings from Kantar, a leading evidence-based insights and consulting company.

Kantar uncovered that 62% of Generation Z and 57% of millennials say they won’t support a company that lacks a clear commitment to social and environmental causes. At the same time, 66% of consumers implicitly love the idea of DEI, even if they don’t always express it openly.”

Author: Danielle Romano, Managing Editor
Date Published: 08/14/2025
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