2022 SCM Supplier Diversity Brochure Flip Book Final - Flipbook - Page 2
Purpose
At Southern Company, we take great pride in developing strong, longterm and trusting relationships with suppliers that help drive value for
our company and customers. Our customer base of more than 9 million
customers is quite diverse. Our mission is to reflect diversity in the
suppliers that help energizes our operational success. Southern Company
and its subsidiaries are committed to supply chain diversity across our
service footprint.
Supplier diversity values
Demonstrated commitment + Collaborative engagement = Value creation
Demonstrated commitment
Build awareness around our
Company’s commitment to a
diversified supply chain.
Comply with all requirements,
guidelines, and procedures of
regulatory agencies.
Hold ourselves accountable
through aggressive performance
standards.
Administer effective processes
for measuring and reporting
diverse spend performance both
externally and internally.
Leverage diversity when
evaluating sourcing opportunities.
Collaborative engagement
Engage with our internal business
partners by recruiting quality,
reliable, competitive diverse
suppliers who can meet or exceed
their operational needs.
Create an inclusive environment
across stakeholder groups that
capitalizes on the value of
business diversity.
Seek suppliers who can provide
our business units with innovative,
cost effective solutions to
emerging challenges.
Value creation
Drive value to our customers
and build supplier partnerships
that foster innovation and create
economic opportunity in the
communities we serve.
Provide mentoring opportunities
that strengthen and grow diverse
suppliers.
Focus on Tier II opportunities
which provide both contracting
and development opportunities
for small and diverse businesses.