Lenovo ESG

Supplier Diversity

Our Approach

Lenovo recognizes the importance of supplier diversity and is committed to ensuring that it is an integral part of our strategic sourcing and procurement processes. We believe that the success of the organization and society depends on enabling Diverse Business Enterprises, to share in the world’s economic growth. Our commitment is to maximize Diverse Business Enterprises’ participation through the development of mutually beneficial business relationships with these firms.

Spent more than +$700M among small and/or diverse businesses

Met our business needs through +3,000 small and/or diverse suppliers

Lenovo’s supplier diversity program builds on our proven commitment to diversity across the company. Maximizing the inclusion of small and diverse suppliers into our sourcing activities will create an increasingly competitive supplier base, which ultimately will ensure the greatest value for Lenovo.”

Gerald Gross, VP – Chief Procurement Office, Global Supply Chain

Supplier Diversity at a Glance

The aims of Lenovo's Supplier Diversity Program are to expand our diverse supplier base, strengthen economic development, and create a competitive advantage for all involved. Diverse suppliers are a natural part of our business strategy and these suppliers are an integral part of our productivity, quality, service, and innovation. We are committed to maximizing the inclusion of diverse owned businesses including:

Minority
Women
Disability
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)- owned businesses
Small businesses

And where applicable,

Veteran
Service Disabled Veteran,
Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones)

A diverse-owned business is one that is majority-owned, operated, and controlled by members of diverse and underrepresented communities. Definitions of diversity and underrepresentation vary by region and country. However, they are typically at least 51% owned and operated by a member of a recognized, disadvantaged community.

We will accomplish this by:

Promoting the sourcing of goods and services from high-performing diverse businesses.
Embedding Supplier Diversity within our corporate culture.
Ensuring compliance with all aspects of Supplier Diversity spend requirements.
Integrating Supplier Diversity in strategic procurement plans.
Focusing on efficiencies and continuous improvement.
Enhancing the economic vibrancy of the communities we serve.
Maintaining relationships with diverse local, national, and international diverse business associations
Facilitating the training on the philosophy, policies, and methodologies of Supplier Diversity.

Diverse Status Definitions

Woman-owned Business: Company must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more persons who are women.

Minority-owned Business: Company must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more persons who are considered ethnic minorities in the country the business is headquartered.

Persons with Disability-owned Business: Company must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more persons who are persons with disabilities.

LGBTQ-owned Business: Company must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more persons who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.

Veteran-owned Business: Company must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more persons who are USA veterans.

Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business: Company must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more persons who are USA service-disabled veterans.

Small business, company must qualify as a small business as defined within the NAICS size standards established by the US Small Business Administration. Click here for details.

Lenovo accepts 3rd party diversity certification from the following industry associations, among others:

Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) (USA)
WEConnect International (Global)
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) (USA)
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) (USA)
Disability:IN (Global)
National Veterans Business Development Council (USA)
National Veteran Owned Business Association, (NaVOBA)
Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
Minority Supplier Development United Kingdom (MSDUK)
Minority Supplier Development China
South Africa Supplier Development Council (SASDC)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
Supply Nation Australia
OutBritain
Inclusive Workplace & Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC)
HUBZone Program (USA)
Public certifications not already listed, including those from local, state, or federal governments.

We welcome registrations from diverse-owned businesses globally and we recognize certification may not be possible in every region.

Diverse Supplier Registration

Suppliers looking to partner with Lenovo through our Supplier Diversity Program, here are a few basics for starting the process:

Complete the information in Lenovo’s Supplier Diversity Registration Portal. The Supplier Diversity Registration Portal was developed to help provide the Supplier Diversity Team and Global Category Managers with detailed information about your company.

Send any brochures, diversity certifications, marketing material and/or capabilities statements to supplierdiversity@lenovo.com.

Suppliers will be informed if there is a need for their product and/or service, a Lenovo representative will contact you with information regarding the next steps and other pertinent details.

Even if there is no current need, the supplier information will remain in our database for future sourcing opportunities.

Please note: Diverse Supplier Registration only qualifies your company for consideration in the bidding process. It does not guarantee that your company will be awarded business with Lenovo.