Program overview
How The Home Depot's supplier diversity program works.
The Home Depot is committed to diverse supplier development. We invest in building long-term relationships with certified diverse businesses.
Read the step-by-step guide: How to become a Home Depot supplier (and how the supplier diversity program actually works).
Accepted certifications
Which certifications The Home Depot recognizes.
To register on The Home Depot'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 The Home Depot sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a The Home Depot supplier.
Apply through supplier portal. Demonstrate construction, home improvement, or services expertise.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a The Home Depot supplier.
Home Depot splits supplier entry two ways: New Product Submission for retail items, Supplier Pipeline for its diversity program. Odds, certs, timeline.
Read the The Home Depot supplier guide →From the procurement team
What The Home Depot buyers look for.
Quality and reliability are essential. Home Depot values suppliers who understand the contractor and DIY markets.
Matchmaking events
Where to meet The Home Depot buyers in person.
Diverse Supplier Summit
