
Through our Diversity Supplier Program, Staples seeks out minority– and women–owned business enterprises (MWBEs) that share our commitment to our customers and our communities.
Staples Diversity Supplier Program’s mission is to help diverse businesses and historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) create job opportunities to reflect the faces of the customers we serve. Our supplier diversity strategies are designed to promote and increase the inclusion of diverse suppliers in our supply chain.
A Message from our Director, Diversity Initiatives
Staples is committed to sustaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace by integrating diverse suppliers into our sourcing, purchasing and merchandising processes and mentoring these suppliers so that they may develop a strong foundation for future growth.
A Message from our CEO
Staples Soul reflects our commitment to corporate responsibility. Our Diversity Supplier Program is formally incorporated into Staples Soul. It's what moves us to embrace diversity, sustain the environment, give back to our communities and practice sound ethics. For more information on Staples Soul, click here.
A message from EVP of Merchandising
“We’ve received a tremendous amount of support from Staples. Staples executives not only served as mentors, but champions as well, sharing best business practices . . .”
Beth Williams, President and CEO
Roxbury Technology Corp.
“The accessibly of the Key Supplier Program has allowed our company to triple its business with Staples in 2007, truly an inclusive program driven from the top down.”
Bob Kelly
Kelly Computer Supply Co. LLC
Staples is a member of the following national and regional diversity councils:
Our Diversity One program connects customers directly with highly respected MWBE office supply providers. To qualify, all of our Diversity One program MWBE suppliers must meet high standards, including:
Our Diversity Two program offers products manufactured by MWBE vendors through our Staples Contract Catalog and Web site. The Diversity Two program supports and promotes more than 80 MWBE vendors (such as Roxbury Technology Corp. (PDF)) who collectively represent greater than $85 million in minority purchases for our customers. Learn more in our Diversity Two fact sheet (PDF).
If you are an MWBE supplier or vendor interested in participating in Staples Diversity Supplier Program, please complete our Diversity Supplier Questionnaire. Once you complete the questionnaire you are automatically entered into the Staples Diversity database. Staples will contact you if there is a current business need for your product or service.