Diverse Spend
Business TermsDefinition
The total dollar value of purchases made from certified diverse suppliers.
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Corporations track diverse spend to measure supplier diversity program performance. Spend is typically categorized by certification type (MBE, WBE, VBE, etc.) and reported as a percentage of total addressable spend. Many companies set diverse spend goals and report results publicly in sustainability or diversity reports.
Example
A Fortune 500 company reports $2 billion in diverse spend, representing 15% of their total U.S. procurement.