Aramark and Avendra Group

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Supplier diversity is not only a key supply chain and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative for Aramark and Avendra Group— it is a business imperative that delivers success for our clients, consumers, and communities.

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About Aramark and Avendra Group
We are committed to continuously developing an innovative and inclusive supply chain. We are proud to partner with a broad network of small organizations and businesses owned and operated by minorities, women, and other diverse populations. Supplier diversity is not only a key supply chain and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative for Aramark and Avendra Group—it is a business imperative that delivers success for our clients, consumers, and communities.

We understand that each client and community is different, and that flexibility is key. That is why we take a customized approach to our supplier diversity efforts, adjusting to meet our partners’ unique needs by seeking a broad range of procurement opportunities and available suppliers in the geographic areas in which we serve.
We have a centralized, enterprise-wide program focused on identifying potential diverse and small suppliers. We actively recruit diverse businesses, educate our employees on contracting goals, and provide a database of registered and certified diverse and small businesses.

Aramark Tier II Program Reporting Requirements
Aramark requires that suppliers who participate in the 2nd Tier Program submit performance reports detailing purchasing data covering spend with the following supplier classifications:

MINORITY-OWNED (MBE)
WOMEN-OWNED (WBE)
VETERAN-OWNED (VET)
SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED (SDVET)
SELF-CERTIFIED SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS (SC-SDB)
8(A) PROGRAM (8A)
HUBZONE (HUBZONE)
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS (DBE)
DISABLED-OWNED (DISABLED)
SMALL (SMALL)
LGBT-OWNED (LGBT)
ALASKAN NATIVE CORP OR TRIBALLY OWNED (ANC)
ABILITYONE PROGRAM (ABILITYONE)
AIRPORT CONCESSION DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (ACDBE)

Aramark Reporting Frequency
Reports must be submitted quarterly (FISCAL) on the following dates:

FY Q1 (October 1 - December 31): Period opens January 1st
FY Q2 (January 1 - March 31): Period opens April 1st
FY Q3 (April 1 - June 30): Period opens July 1st
FY Q4 (July 1 - September 30): Period opens October 1st

Avendra Tier II Program Reporting Requirements
Avendra requires that suppliers who participate in the 2nd Tier Program submit performance reports detailing purchasing data covering spend with the following supplier classifications:

WOMEN-OWNED (WBE)
MINORITY-OWNED (MBE)
LGBT-OWNED (LGBT)
SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED (SDVET)
DISABLED-OWNED (DISABLED)
VETERAN-OWNED (VET)

Avendra Reporting Frequency
Reports must be submitted quarterly (FISCAL) on the following dates:

FY Q1 (October 1 - December 31): Period opens January 1st
FY Q2 (January 1 - March 31): Period opens April 1st
FY Q3 (April 1 - June 30): Period opens July 1st
FY Q4 (July 1 - September 30): Period opens October 1st

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