Diversity in partnership
Diversity within supplier partnerships is both good for people and for business. It can help foster new products, services and solutions, greater variety, and contribute to more equitable, and sustainable approaches.
See our campaign Learn moreOur commitment to diverse partnerships
We are committed to partnering with diverse suppliers and aim to increase our annual expenditure with diverse suppliers, including female, and underrepresented or minority groups, to $1 billion by 2025.
BE PART OF THE CHANGE
Our diversity programmes
Talent and skills campaign closed
Our first diversity in partnership is now closed for submissions. We had a great response. Thank you to everyone who registered and applied. We'll be making contact with those who have been selected over the coming weeks. We can't wait to get to work with our new partners.
New partnership opportunities coming soon
We'll be announcing our next diversity in partnership campaign soon. So if the talent and skills campaign wasn't the right fit for you, please do come back soon and see what new opportunities there are to help us on our journey to be more diverse and inclusive.
What we look for in our partners
We welcome interest from businesses that share our commitment and belief in the power of diversity, who work in a collaborative way and bring innovative thinking that can help achieve our goals.
Diversity in structure
51% or more owned and operated by an individual or group that's part of a traditionally underrepresented or underserved group.
Recognition
Certification and recognition of diversity achievements and programmes through industry bodies and diversity champions.
Capability and safety
We’re serious about our commitment to ensuring our people are safe, respected and cared for. Every bp employee is important to us. Every person in every role is responsible for making a difference to our local customer base, our local community and our company.
Equality and transparency
Publication of gender balance and pay gap information, including percentage of women in board and management roles.
Demonstration
Published diversity strategy and target spend on goods and services provided by first-tier diverse suppliers.
Validation
Smaller, diverse companies bring new ideas, fresh perspectives, and unique capabilities. We are working with suppliers who have had their diversity credentials validated via the bp diverse supplier portal.
Meet some of our partners
Pacific Rim Capital Inc.
We’re proud to partner with North America’s largest independent lessor, and National Minority Supplier Diversity Council certified, minority-owned business Pacific Rim Capital.
“bp has opened up a whole new market for us. Our contract with the Whiting Refinery has allowed us to lease a more complex range of equipment, and we are now leasing assets in the oil field.”
Marc Mills, president and CEO, Pacific Rim Capital
HENECO Engineering
Houston-based engineering firm HENECO supports bp’s Gulf of Mexico business, our partnership is helping accelerate their expansion and support our diverse supplier capabilities.
“Our partnership with a recognized energy leader has truly elevated the industry visibility of HENECO and has given us opportunities to showcase our technical capabilities on a global scale”
Alex Dawotola, CEO, HENECO
FAQ'S
Frequently asked questions about partnerships with bp
We are developing our supplier diversity program, working to define measurable criteria for partners in different regions. We define diverse as:
A for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed and controlled by a person or people who are either who have one of the following designations and in the US are certified by an recognised organization.
Designations: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Minority group members are United States citizens who are Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American
Woman Business Enterprise (WBE)
Veteran Owned Business (VOBs)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
Disability
Small Business Administration*
HubZone
Service Disabled (SD)
8a Small Business
Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
Certifying organization:
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
WE Connect International
National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC)
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Disability: IN
Small Business Administration
*any SBA designation is NOT counted toward FFA/BDR
Certifying organization:
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
WE Connect International
National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC)
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Disability: IN
Small Business Administration
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