Supplier Diversity
Hitachi Energy maintains a corporate policy and commitment to support and develop small, certified minority, woman, veteran owned, LGBT and other disadvantaged business enterprises by executing an advanced supplier diversity process that is engrained into our corporate culture of sustainability. Our dedication to a diverse supplier base that meets specific requirements in quality, cost, delivery, technical performance and customer satisfaction is a fully supported business decision and is driven by long term partnerships with our suppliers to meet customer needs, as well as our corporate sustainability strategy.
- Who Qualifies
- Supplier Registration
- Qualification Process
Who Qualifies as a Diverse Supplier
Hitachi Energy's goal is to create long-term partnerships with diverse suppliers who meet specific requirements of quality, cost, delivery, technical performance and customer satisfaction. We are often searching for certified diverse business enterprises that meet our requirements.
A detailed diverse supplier guideline can be reference by visiting the Small Business Administration website.
Hitachi Energy accepts third party certifications from any of the following agencies:
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National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC) or Regional Affiliate -
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) -
U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) -
U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) -
Small Business Administration (SBA) -
National Veteran-Owned Business Administration (NaVOBA) -
Vets First Certification Program (for veteran-owned small businesses) -
Native American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) -
Vets First Certification Program (for veteran-owned small businesses) -
United State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) -
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APAAC) -
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)