Supplier Diversity Program
Staples, Inc. offers a diverse and inclusive work environment where our 91,000 associates are given the support they need to learn, grow and reach their potential. Diversity is woven into the fabric of our company culture. To us, diversity isn't just about race and gender. It's about creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of people, experiences, and thought.
Our Mission
Staples® Corporate Supplier Diversity Program’s mission is to promote and include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in all levels of our supply chain. Supplier diversity strategies are designed to strengthen diverse suppliers within our communities, create job opportunities and acknowledge the vision of HUBs nationwide. Our Corporate Diversity Program is more than an initiative: it’s part of our culture.
Supplier Testimonials
“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 Corporation
“The accessibility of the Key Supplier Program has allowed our company to triple its business with Staples, truly an inclusive program driven from the top down.”
Bob Kelly, President and CEO
Kelly Computer Supply Co., LLC
Recent Awards, Recognition and Featured Articles
- Best Places to Work For LGBT Equality Award – 100% Rating HRCCEI (2011)
- Employer of Choice Award (Diversity & The Bar Magazine) Minority Corporate Counsel Association December (2010)
- Top 10 Best in Class for Board Diversity & Retention – Diversity MBA Magazine (2010)
- #16 on the “50 Out Front Companies for Diversity Leadership” Diversity MBA Magazine (2010)
- Top 100 Under 50 Executive and Emerging Leader Award (Diversity MBA Magazine, 2009)
- International Women of Influence Award (Global EXEC Women Magazine, 2009)
- Corporate Excellence Award, Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurial Education (2008)
- Outstanding Buyer Award, Chicago Minority Business Development Council (2008)
- A Best Diversity Company
– DiversityCareers.com (2007) - #25 on “America’s Top 50 Corporations for Multicultural Business Opportunities”
– DiversityBusiness.com (2007) - #42 on “America’s Top 50 Corporations for Multicultural Business Opportunities”
– DiversityBusiness.com (2006) - Prism Supplier Diversity Award, Minorities In Business magazine
- PNC MWDBE Strategic Partnership Award (2006)
- New York Life Silver Star Prime Award for Supplier Diversity (2005, 2006)
- Corporation of the Year, nominated by HMBC
- Corporation of the Year, nominated by New England Minority Supplier Development Council
- Minority Business Entrepreneur Magazine (2009)
- Diversity Careers Magazine (2007)
- Diversity Plus Magazine (2007)
- Diversity Journal Magazine (2007)
- Houston Minority Business Council Magazine (2006)
