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“ At Sky , we use the CIPS definition of supplier diversity ,” says Rob Collie , Group Director of Procurement . “ It puts the focus on the business to be inclusive , ensuring there is equity in access to opportunities and ability to do business .”
Supplier Diversity is another important aspect of ED & I ; the explicitly businessrelated stem of its diversity branch ; a stem whose ramifications seek to promote diversity by being inclusive of a more diverse supplier-base .
“ Our inclusive procurement strategy has two equally important parts ,” says Collie . “ The first involves using our power to support economic prosperity and opportunities for diverse suppliers , including businesses owned by historically excluded groups and the communities in which they operate .”
“ Businesses tend to start that conversation with gender and race , but diversity goes far beyond that . True ED & I requires you to value , recognise and respect differences ”
SCOTT DANCE , DIRECTOR OF HAYS PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN FOR THE UK AND IRELAND
Sky have adopted the standard diverse supplier definition of 51 % owned and operated , with a focus on factors like ethnicity , gender , ability and sexual orientation .
“ The second part of our strategy is all about taking action to ensure that all of our suppliers operate in a way that ' s consistent with our commitment to diversity , equality and inclusion ,” he says . “ This helps us create a more diverse and inclusive supply chain , which is good for business .”
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