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As we pursue our quest to become the best-operated energy company in North America, our Supplier Diversity and Local Sourcing program is centered on our commitment to procure materials and services from diverse and local suppliers in the communities where we live and serve. |
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.2 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects; renewable natural gas; natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage; and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80 percent by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric aspires to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. DTE is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com.
Tier II Diverse Supplier Program Reporting Requirements
DTE Energy requires that suppliers who participate in the Tier II Diverse Supplier Reporting Program submit spend detail on a quarterly basis for the following diverse supplier classifications:
To be included in DTE’s Tier II reporting data as “verified” spend, diverse suppliers must be certified by at least one of the following national organizations:
Although it will not be included in diverse supplier Tier II spend, suppliers may also report spend with small and local companies in support for economically and geographically-challenged communities as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA), including:
DTE Energy (DTE) is committed to utilizing a diverse supplier base, which includes businesses that are owned and operated by: Women, Minorities (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, or Subcontinent Asian Americans), Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, members of the LGBT Business Community and Disability-owned business enterprises. DTE expects Contractor/Prime supplier will have similar values and work toward a goal of sourcing at least 20% spend with diverse businesses. DTE requests that, upon invitation by DTE’s Supply Chain representative, Contractor submit Tier II* diversity subcontracting spend into DTE’s third-party reporting platform. Contractor must provide an annual subcontracting plan that identifies spend goals with diverse businesses.
*Tier II spend is defined as work subcontracted by a Prime supplier to a diverse supplier. Spend could be “direct” or “indirect”. Direct spend is defined as materials or services directly related to the DTE deliverable; for example, engineering services or a component for equipment. Indirect spend is defined as materials or services utilized by the Prime supplier that are not directly related to the DTE deliverable. For example, if Prime supplier utilizes a diverse supplier to perform landscaping services at their headquarters, DTE would recognize percentage of spend contributing to the Prime supplier’s revenue (e.g., if DTE represents 20% of Prime supplier’s revenue and Prime supplier spent $100,000 with diverse supplier, DTE would recognize $20,000 as indirect purchasing spend).
When scorecards are utilized to monitor Contractor’s performance, DTE will track Contractor’s commitment to achieving Tier II spend goals established for scope of work.
Examples of “indirect” Tier II spend:
Reporting Frequency
Reports must be submitted quarterly on the following dates:
*Please access your UniTier account to learn of any changes made to your customer's reporting due dates
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.2 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects; renewable natural gas; natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage; and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80 percent by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric aspires to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. DTE is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com.
Tier II Diverse Supplier Program Reporting Requirements
DTE Energy requires that suppliers who participate in the Tier II Diverse Supplier Reporting Program submit spend detail on a quarterly basis for the following diverse supplier classifications:
- Minority-owned business/Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Women-owned business/Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Veteran-owned business/Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-owned business/Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE)
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender-owned business (LGBT)
- Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
To be included in DTE’s Tier II reporting data as “verified” spend, diverse suppliers must be certified by at least one of the following national organizations:
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- Disability:IN
Although it will not be included in diverse supplier Tier II spend, suppliers may also report spend with small and local companies in support for economically and geographically-challenged communities as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA), including:
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)
- Small Business (SMALL)
- HUBZone (HUB)
DTE Energy (DTE) is committed to utilizing a diverse supplier base, which includes businesses that are owned and operated by: Women, Minorities (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, or Subcontinent Asian Americans), Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, members of the LGBT Business Community and Disability-owned business enterprises. DTE expects Contractor/Prime supplier will have similar values and work toward a goal of sourcing at least 20% spend with diverse businesses. DTE requests that, upon invitation by DTE’s Supply Chain representative, Contractor submit Tier II* diversity subcontracting spend into DTE’s third-party reporting platform. Contractor must provide an annual subcontracting plan that identifies spend goals with diverse businesses.
*Tier II spend is defined as work subcontracted by a Prime supplier to a diverse supplier. Spend could be “direct” or “indirect”. Direct spend is defined as materials or services directly related to the DTE deliverable; for example, engineering services or a component for equipment. Indirect spend is defined as materials or services utilized by the Prime supplier that are not directly related to the DTE deliverable. For example, if Prime supplier utilizes a diverse supplier to perform landscaping services at their headquarters, DTE would recognize percentage of spend contributing to the Prime supplier’s revenue (e.g., if DTE represents 20% of Prime supplier’s revenue and Prime supplier spent $100,000 with diverse supplier, DTE would recognize $20,000 as indirect purchasing spend).
When scorecards are utilized to monitor Contractor’s performance, DTE will track Contractor’s commitment to achieving Tier II spend goals established for scope of work.
Examples of “indirect” Tier II spend:
- Landscaping/snow removal services
- Janitorial services or supplies
- Office supplies
- Outsource BCBS medical billing services
- Truck/fleet maintenance
- Fuel
- Advertising/marketing services
- Accounting services
- Legal services
- Staffing/contract labor
- MRO, safety supplies and other materials not part of finished product
Reporting Frequency
Reports must be submitted quarterly on the following dates:
- Quarter 1 (January 1 - March 31):
- Period opens April 1st
- Reports due by April 30th
- Quarter 2 (April 1 - June 30):
- Period opens July 1st
- Reports due by July 31st
- Quarter 3 (July 1 - September 30):
- Period opens October 1st
- Reports due by October 31st
- Quarter 4 (October 1 - December 31):
- Period opens January 1st
- Reports due by January 31st
*Please access your UniTier account to learn of any changes made to your customer's reporting due dates
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