Supplier Diversity and Sustainability
Sparking positive impact starts by teaming up with the right people.
That’s why we aim to work with a diverse mix of like-minded suppliers to better serve our customers and communities with the highest quality, consistency, timeliness, cost efficiency, and a shared commitment to Do it Right.
Our mission.
We’re committed to positively impacting our customers and communities by supporting the advancement of an inclusive, sustainable marketplace through access, connection, information, and collaboration. Our strategic sourcing process identifies and awards qualified supplier relationships, advancing our goals towards increasing spend with diverse suppliers, while creating value for our stakeholders and communities—creating economic value, opportunities and a sustainable future for us all.
What we're all about.
Purpose, passion, commitment and positivity are at the center of everything we do – it’s what motivates us, but it’s always better when we make an impact together.
Access
Transparency into our supply chain's efforts through timely communication and interactive events
Connection
Identifying new opportunities across our business lines and pairing them with the strengths of prospective diverse suppliers
Information
Providing internal and external visibility into our performance, and how we track and monitor progress and success against our Supplier Diversity and Sustainability goals and objectives
Collaboration
Engaging with our suppliers in our efforts to advance the diversity and sustainability of our supply chain
A few highlights.
We've been working non-stop since January 2020 to grow our direct and indirect spend with diverse suppliers in our supply chain.
Read more highlights from our 2023 CSR Report .
As of 2023
We're better together.
Working with diverse organizations that share the same commitment of making a positive impact on our customers and communities helps us grow in perspective, creativity, and innovation so that we’re able to provide a better experience for all.
We greatly value the opportunity to work with all types of qualified, high-quality supplier organizations, and we’re always looking for businesses that are:
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Minority owned
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Certified by a recognized diversity council
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Meeting our sustainability requirements
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Proactively engaged in Tier 2 diverse spend reporting
Find us in the news.
Get the latest updates on our commitment to doing it right.
May 2024
Awarded by the Greater Women's Business Council
March 2024
Leveling the Playing Field for Women
November 2023
Awarded by the Greater Women’s Business Council
July 2023
Awarded by Disability: IN
