Indiana

Revenue : $ 19bn

CEO Tom Linebarger says : “ Cummins has a long legacy of commitment to diversity and recognise diversity as one of our core values .” Linebarger sees diversity as a way to encourage talented individuals to work with Cummins , to increase their international presence and to exceed customer requirements . The Cummins Diversity Procurement Initiative increases purchasing from diverse suppliers and the company has created a podcast on the subject : Backstage Pass .

Washington DC

Founded : 1944

The World Bank was established at the end of the Second World War , when the whole world hoped for a brighter future . The World Bank supports everyday entrepreneurship opportunities in Developing Nations and boasts diverse procurement . “ A diverse supplier base benefits us by bringing different perspectives . We are committed to promoting the business participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises in our procurement process .”