Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corporation will hold its first Supplier Diversity Summit on May 25.
Sysco’s senior leadership team will provide updates on the company’s business and DEI strategy, as well as insight its new mentorship program that assist diverse suppliers in how to do business with Sysco. The summit will also feature a special recognition event for Sysco’s top diverse supplier partners.
In addition, Sysco will hold virtual match-making sessions with direct and indirect suppliers. These interactive sessions will help the company identify and engage suppliers that provide products and services to the foodservice industry and are at least 51 percent owned, operated and managed by people who are LGBTQ+, military veterans, minorities, women or those who have a disability.
“As a purpose-driven company with a commitment to inclusiveness as a core value, Sysco is focused on building strong partnerships with certified diverse suppliers,” said Brian Todd, SVP of merchandising and partnership growth management. “We’re excited to host our first Supplier Diversity Summit which will help us to further embed supplier diversity practices in how we do business, help diverse-owned businesses thrive and grow, and increase our innovative product offerings.”
Supplier Diversity Summit – General Sessions
All foodservice and indirect suppliers can attend. Those that are interested in attending should register here no later than May 13.
Match-making Sessions with Certified Diverse Suppliers
Interested suppliers must apply by April 3 for consideration to participate.
- Foodservice (products for resale): Qualifying businesses that provide foodservice products that are interested in participating in the matchmaking sessions should apply here.
- Indirect suppliers (products and services not for resale): Qualifying businesses that provide indirect products and services can register here to be considered by Sysco for matchmaking sessions. These suppliers will also remain in Sysco’s supplier diversity portal for future consideration.
Sysco is partnering with ECRM and RangeMe, the industry standard online product sourcing platform, to manage all product submissions by qualifying and connecting foodservice suppliers with the appropriate Sysco business resources.
For more information on Sysco’s commitment to supplier diversity, see the company’s 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
