Corporate Supplier Diversity Commitment


WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries (collectively “WEC Energy Group” or “WEC”) recognize the positive outcomes that result from our work with diverse businesses, creating equity within our supply chain and supporting growth in our economies. Through our Supplier Diversity Program we are committed to developing mutually beneficial relationships with diverse suppliers and making a positive impact in the communitiies we serve.

WEC Energy Group promotes the utilization and growth of certified minority-, women-, service-disabled-, or veteran-owned businesses (M/W/SD/Vs). We work to collaborate and position them for development, with the goal to make them successful, competitive partners in providing high quality products and services.

Our Supplier Diversity Program Objectives:

  • Secure the commitment of every employee who is responsible, directly or indirectly, for the purchase of products and services to purposefully engage with M/W/SD/V business enterprises in the bidding process.
  • Develop innovative and effective means to enable the participation of M/W/SD/V business enterprises in our procurement activities.
  • Cultivate relationships through the consistent, proactive exchange of information.
  • Proactively seek and provide initial procurement and growth opportunities to M/W/SD/V businesses.
  • Promote the development of diverse suppliers through mentoring, capacity building and outreach activities.
  • Establish clear criteria for our larger suppliers to support our tier 2 supplier diversity goals and encourage mentorship to develop them for increasing scope.
  • Capture the benefits of a robust pipeline of suppliers providing high quality products and services to demonstrate capabilities at competitive prices.

Overall coordination of the Supplier Diversity Program is the responsibility of the Procurement and Supplier Diversity Program executives. Underlying administration and implementation are the responsibility of WEC Energy Group organizations and business units engaged in procurement activities.

Promoting diverse suppliers fosters competition, enhances job creation, and generates additional purchasing power in the communities in which WEC Energy Group does business. Through its Supplier Diversity Program, WEC Energy Group is committed to positioning M/W/SD/Vs with opportunities to compete on an equitable basis with other suppliers.