Make your statement "This ain't got nothin' to do with that malarkey!" and move on, there's no need to throw a tantrum and take your ball and go home. It's like a conflict of interest statement, "yes" or "no" are both acceptable answers, just say something.

For others who view this DEI addition as positive, it gives them an explicit place to call out areas of focus. For people who are looking for DEI-impacting work it's a much simpler filter than abstracts or full papers.