UPS Honored As WBENC Top Corporation For Women Business Enterprises
March 24 2017 - 9:30AM
UPS (NYSE:UPS), in partnership with the Women's Business Enterprise
National Council (WBENC), is proud to be included on the 17th
annual list of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business
Enterprises (WBEs) – the only national award honoring corporations
for world-class supplier diversity programs that reduce barriers
and drive growth for women-owned businesses.
Gary Kallenbach, UPS chief procurement officer, and, Estrella
Cramer, UPS supplier diversity director, received the Platinum
distinction award on behalf of UPS and were recognized in front of
an audience of more than 1,500 business leaders at the WBENC Summit
& Salute to Women's Business Enterprises award ceremony that
took place March 23, 2017, in New Orleans.
“Our UPS supplier diversity process ensures that the small,
minority and woman-owned businesses that drive economic development
in the communities we serve are at the forefront of our procurement
operations,” said Larry Darrow, president, UPS Global Business
Services. “We are honored to collaborate with WBENC to make the
business world a more diverse and competitive environment and
foster a climate for entrepreneurial success.”
In 2016, UPS spent close to a billion dollars in procurement
with small and diverse businesses in the United States. The
company is working to increase that number significantly over the
next few years. A recent third-party study on the economic
impact of UPS spending with small, minority, women, veteran-owned
businesses and other diverse suppliers led to over $2.3 billion in
contributions to the U.S. economy (U.S. GDP) and sustained more
than 14,200 jobs in the supply chain and local
communities.
"As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we are so proud of
WBENC’s Top Corporations, including UPS, for choosing to set the
standard for access and increase opportunities for women suppliers
in new markets," said Pamela Prince-Eason, President and CEO of
WBENC, the nation's leader in women's business development.
Each Top Corporation honoree has demonstrated continuous,
effective practices leading to significant results, further
reinforcing a strong business case for their organization, the
development of WBEs, and breaking down barriers to WBE inclusion
within their organization. The degree to which corporations
leverage diversity and inclusion within their corporate culture to
integrate sustainable Leading Programs for WBEs determines the
company’s recognized distinction on the list: Bronze, Silver,
Gold or Platinum.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including transporting packages and
freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced
technology to more efficiently manage the world of business.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web
at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found
at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct,
visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow
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About WBENC
Founded in 1997, WBENC is the leading third-party certifier of
businesses owned and operated by women, with over 13,000
WBENC-Certified WBEs. WBENC-Certification is accepted by more than
1,000 corporations representing America's most prestigious brands,
in addition to many states, cities and other entities. Throughout
the year, WBENC and its 14 Regional Partner Organizations provide
opportunities for interactions between more than 650 member
corporations, government agencies and thousands of certified WBEs
at business building events and other forums. WBENC is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization that seeks and accepts donations from
corporations, foundations and individuals that support its mission
and programs. For more information about the annual America’s Top
Corporations for Women Business Enterprises, visit
http://www.wbenc.org/americas-top-corporations-for-wbes
Kristen Petrella
404-828-4182
kpetrella@ups.com
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