Supplier Diversity
Our Corporate Commitment to Supplier Diversity
We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment for our Employees, our Customers, our Suppliers, and the Communities we serve.
A diverse workforce keeps Southwest Airlines strong and inspires unity. Our unique workforce has encouraged innovative business solutions and leveraged our competitive advantage to establish Southwest Airlines as a consistently profitable airline.
“At Southwest Airlines, Diversity is more than a word—it’s the fabric of our Culture.”
-Gary Kelly, Chairman & CEO
Our Supplier Diversity Program
This program has been designed to enable Southwest to extend opportunities to qualified diverse suppliers who in turn can help Southwest fulfill its operational needs and satisfy the expectations of our Shareholders and Customers, and meet competitive business challenges. Supplier Diversity, is comprised of two programs: Small Business Program and Diverse Owned Business Program.
Our Prospective Supplier Process
Southwest partners with the following certifying agencies and organizations in support of the growth and development of small and diverse owned businesses.
Our Supplier Diversity Program seeks sustainable diverse suppliers who have been certified by, but not limited to, our partner organizations, including federal, state and local agencies.
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