Program overview
How Apple Inc.'s supplier diversity program works.
Apple is committed to increasing opportunity for diverse suppliers. We partner with businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Read the step-by-step guide: How to become an Apple supplier (and what its supplier diversity program actually expects).
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Apple Inc. recognizes.
To register on Apple Inc.'s supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Categories of spend
What Apple Inc. sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a Apple Inc. supplier.
Register through Apple Supplier Responsibility portal. Must have relevant certifications and demonstrate capability to meet Apple quality standards.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a Apple Inc. supplier.
How to register as an Apple supplier, what Apple's supplier diversity program accepts, the Impact Accelerator, and why most vendors don't get in fast.
Read the Apple Inc. supplier guide →From the procurement team
What Apple Inc. buyers look for.
Focus on innovation and quality. Apple values suppliers who can scale and meet strict compliance standards.
