Our commitment to diversity reaches beyond Starbucks to the extended network of suppliers we work with.
By actively seeking out women- and minority-owned businesses to purchase from, we help build prosperity and community in diverse neighborhoods. We believe our Supplier Diversity Program has been a great success and we’re happy to report the amount of business we do with Diverse Suppliers grows every year.
Reaching Out to the Community
In addition to our buying practices, we support diversity through various community outreach projects sponsored by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. In collaboration with other forward-thinking organizations, we’ve developed a model Supplier Diversity Training Program for our buyers that we’re proud to offer to the community at large.
Do you qualify as a Diverse Supplier?
Do you qualify as a Diverse Supplier? Suppliers interested in doing business through the Starbucks Supplier Diversity Program must meet the following criteria:
- 51% women- or minority-owned, or socially or economically disadvantaged as determined by the U.S. Small Business Association
- Certified by one of the following agencies: National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) or regional affiliate, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC), Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Small Business Administration (SBA), or other government or public agency
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in working with Starbucks as a Diverse Supplier, please create or edit a company profile.