Supplier diversity

Our business strategy encourages our supply chain to reflect the communities and customers we serve.

By working with suppliers who reflect the markets we serve, we see a wealth of benefits: it helps build customer loyalty, contributes to the economic development of communities, and provides the expertise and innovation we need to outperform the competition. That is why we are committed to building a strong and representative supply chain.

Commitment begins at the top

Supplier Diversity is key to our business strategy

“We believe supplier diversity is an important business strategy that brings value to UPS, our customers and our communities. We know that diverse suppliers will help UPS unlock new potential and foster innovation in our business as we move our world forward by delivering what matters.”
        - Carol Tomé, UPS Chief Executive Officer

Interested in doing business with UPS?

Registration in the supplier portal is not a guarantee of any contact, interest, or future business with UPS. Rather, registration in the database increases your visibility to our procurement team and makes it easier to find your services if an opportunity becomes available.

Connect with us

Registering your company in the online supplier portal makes it easier for us to find you when we have a need you may be able to fulfill. You can also connect with us through the business development and certification agencies we support.

We partner with organizations that help find, develop and certify diverse businesses, and they can help connect you with corporations at their conferences or through other in-person or virtual events.

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National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
WEConnect International
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

If you have any questions, contact the supplier diversity team at 866-577-0632 or diversity@ups.com.

Tier 2 reporting

For UPS customers requesting Tier 2 reports

When you choose UPS for your logistics and transportation needs, know that you’re helping UPS have an even larger impact on small businesses through our supplier diversity work.

In the U.S. and other select countries, UPS can report our supplier diversity spend results to customers each quarter. Because revenue numbers are used to allocate a portion of that spend to each customer, results are available following each quarter’s public earnings call.

Tier 2 spend can be reported via email or entered into your Tier 2 reporting portal.

If you’re a UPS customer, you can speak with your UPS sales person to request that UPS begin reporting Tier 2 supplier diversity spend to your company or email the request to diversity@ups.com.

For UPS Suppliers Reporting Tier 2 Results

UPS requests all suppliers to participate in the UPS Supplier Diversity Tier 2 program. These suppliers are expected to have inclusive supply chain practices of their own. Many are asked to report their results to UPS each quarter.

For businesses that may be new to supplier diversity, we can help you get started. Our experience can give you a leg up as your company grows in the commitment to approach diversity and inclusion holistically. Working together, we can amplify our impact on economic inclusion.

If you’re ready to report your Tier 2 spend to UPS, access our reporting portal at: Submit Tier 2 Spend.

If you’re already reporting Tier 2 spend to UPS and need help with system access or reporting methodologies, contact the supplier diversity data team at 866-577-0632 or diversity@ups.com.