Lenovo ESG
Responsible Procurement
Enabling Access to Opportunity Throughout Our Global Supply Chain
Why Responsible Procurement Matters
Our approach prioritizes inclusive growth for Lenovo and our partners. We strive to:
- Drive innovation by incorporating varied perspectives and capabilities
- Expand access to Lenovo's business opportunities with new businesses
- Improve the sustainability and adaptability of our supply chain
- Support economic mobility by investing in customers' communities
- Meet customer and regulatory expectations around sustainability and inclusive business practices
By embedding Responsible Procurement into our sourcing strategies, we ensure a more competitive, resilient, cost-effective, and forward-thinking supplier base.
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:
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.
