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Diversifying our US supply base

Diversifying bp’s supply base unlocks the value and power of an inclusive supply chain and helps boost economic growth in the underserved communities where we live and work.

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Register in our diverse supplier portal

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Supporting the communities where we live and work

At bp, we recognize the importance of just transition – one that delivers decent work and quality jobs and supports the livelihoods of local communities. We are committed to creating value with partners, including small businesses and those owned by people in under-represented groups, such as ethnic minorities, women, veterans and those in the LGBT+ community or with a disability. We want to create opportunities for everyone, no matter their background, to be able to do their part in the energy transition and help boost economic growth in the under-served communities where we operate.

 

The story so far

 

  • We’ve built a network of qualified and certified suppliers and share sourcing opportunities with a pool of more than 11,600 certified diverse suppliers.
  • Over 1,400 small and diverse suppliers in the US have competed and earned contracts with bp since 2020.
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Two people hold up an HMSDC award
Two people hold up an HMSDC award

Making a positive impact

 

bp has been working with diverse businesses to create positive economic impact for several decades. As such, we have been recognized in several ways:

These awards recognize corporations with programs that support processes that bring qualified and competitive minority and/or women business enterprises (M/WBEs) into their supply chains.

Investing in America

bp has a larger economic footprint in the US than anywhere else in the world. Every major bp business is active here, where we invested about 40 percent of our global capital expenditures in 2024 – more than $6 billion. More than one-third of our global workforce – 30,000 people – is located in the US, and we support more than 300,000 jobs in the country. Diversifying the supply base helps create even more social and economic value. It strengthens bp’s reputation and drives performance while underpinning the strategy.

 

Contact

Email: supplierdiversity@bp.com

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How to get started

  1. Understand the benefits of certification through one of our partner organizations
  2. Understand our business
  3. Create a company profile in our diverse supplier database
  4. Wait for a potential sourcing opportunity

Recognized diverse supplier accreditations

We multiply the ecosystem of DE&I partners by recognizing the certification of councils, chambers of commerce and their regional affiliates – all on mission to increase diverse supplier inclusion across corporate America.

*Our Aim 14 supplier diversity objective was reset due divestments and overall third party spend decreases.