Diversity Business Development

Overview

With more than 300 diverse suppliers representing more than 50 product and service categories, and more than $1.6 billion in purchases from diverse firms, Johnson Controls was named Corporation of the Year in 2008 by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). It was the second such honor for the company, whose diversity business initiative is directed by a corporate-level vice president reporting to the chairman and CEO. The supplier diversity team is led by a director of diversity business development. The initiative is integrated with corporate business strategies. The diversity vendor process accepts certified minority and woman-owned and historically underutilized businesses.

Spending With Diverse Suppliers

Johnson Controls has increased its spending with diverse suppliers significantly in recent years. In fiscal 2008, the company purchased more than $1.6 billion in goods and services from diverse firms, exceeding $1 billion for the seventh consecutive year.