IHG Supplier Diversity | Inclusive Procurement Solutions - IHG Procurement
Supplier Diversity
IHG’s EPIC Supplier Diversity Program works to build resilience, innovation, and competition in global markets by Engaging Partnerships through Inclusion and Collaboration. As a Global DE&I initiative that sits within IHG Global Procurement, this cross-functional nexus is key to the program’s success. You can reference the latest IHG Responsible Business Report for our Global Inclusive Spend Reporting.
Want to become a part of the EPIC Supplier Diversity Program? Register your company with IHG Global Procurement via the link below.
Already recognised as an EPIC Ally? These suppliers and other property entities work with us on delivering our Tier 2 goals by identifying diverse suppliers with whom they do business with to support our Corporate Services and Hotel Estates. Report your Tier 2 Diverse Spend via the link below.
Engaging Partnerships through Inclusion and Collaboration
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Diverse Supplier Categories
EPIC Global recognizes six definitions of "diverse suppliers" within our program.
Diverse Supplier Categories
- Ethnic Minority - owned Businesses (EMB)
- Women - owned Businesses (WOB)
- Veteran - owned Businesses (VBE)
- Disabled - owned Businesses (DOB)
- LGBTQ+ - owned Businesses (LGBT BE)
- Small and Medium - sized Enterprises (SME)
Excellence in EPIC Recognition Categories
It is important to recognize our collaborative efforts in driving excellence in EPIC’s supplier diversity agenda.
Excellence in EPIC Recognition
An EPIC Supplier recognises our suppliers that align with one or more of the defined diverse categories.
An EPIC Champion recognises IHG Colleagues who adopt the EPIC program by being intentional in identifying diverse suppliers to include in our procurement activities.
An EPIC Ally recognises our suppliers and IHG properties that have active Supplier Diversity Programs.
Driving Owner Value
Our goal is to provide innovative, regional solutions to meet our hotel owners’ needs, uphold the quality of our brands, and deliver unique experiences to our guests.
Driving Owner Value
- Localized Delivery mitigating supply chain risks
- Innovative Solutions building brand differentiation
- Price Competition ensuring we return the highest value for our owners
- Brand Affinity widening customer bases through engaging new communities
EPIC Supplier Diversity Strategy
Supplier Diversity at IHG is not only about diversion of spend to diverse businesses; it’s also about raising the capacity of businesses we want to work with.
Room to Belong
Our commitment to work with diverse and underrepresented businesses in local economies around the world means we work to create room to belong within our purchasing activities at both the corporate and hotel levels.
Room to Belong
Room to Belong at IHG means we value and respect each of our colleagues who represent the multiple nationalities, cultures, religions, races, sexualities, abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs that make the world – and IHG Hotels & Resorts – the rich and varied place it is. EPIC partners with the IHG Employee Resource Groups to build relationships between diverse suppliers and our IHG colleagues.
Hotel Discounts for Diverse Suppliers
IHG Business Edge is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the corporate travel experience for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs).
Hotel Discounts for Diverse Suppliers
- One-stop-shop portal
- Loyalty upgrade
- Flexible booking
- No hidden costs
- Guaranteed discount
- Help Center support
- Partner benefits
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