Unless I'm misunderstanding your question, the very start of the article seems to cover it: >DEI statements are affirmations made when you’re applying for coll

Unless I'm misunderstanding your question, the very start of the article seems to cover it: >DEI statements are affirmations made when you’re applying for college admission, university jobs, or even science-society grants, recounting to the authorities your philosophy of “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” your history of DEI activities, and how you will implement DEI initiatives if you get the admission/job/grant.