Chevron's Supplier Diversity/Small Business program promotes an inclusive business environment for the benefit of the company and its suppliers. The program works with value-added small, minority and women-owned businesses to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that fuel our mutual growth.
Our Supplier Diversity/Small Business Program consists of:
- Utilization - integrating strategies to include competitive sourcing opportunities;
- Training and education - offering training and support for small, minority and women-owned businesses on how to do business with Chevron;
- Tracking - monitoring and reporting our progress towards achieving our supplier diversity/small business targets with emphasis on continuous improvement;
- Certification - verifying that businesses meet the criteria of ownership to qualify as a minority, women-owned, small disadvantaged or HubZone certified firm. Certification workshops and training along with partnering with recognized certifying organizations help facilitate the certification process;
- Outreach - seeking diverse suppliers through active involvement with small business and minority development organizations and participation in various trade show events.
Growing Local Business
Chevron's Supplier Diversity program benefits the company and its suppliers. Sandra Floyd's company, OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc., supplies staffing to Chevron. Her company provides businesses with top-quality talent from the local community and creates jobs. She and her staff also donate their time and resources to help others.