Delta Air Lines was awarded for its commitment to diversity efforts when the carrier was named a Top Corporation for Women Business Enterprises.
During a recent ceremony, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council honored Delta for demonstrating the highest commitment to providing opportunities for women-owned suppliers.
The award takes into account the Delta’s annual spending with women-owned businesses, the engagement of the company’s senior leaders and the strength of the company’s Supplier Diversity program.
Several key Delta executives were in attendance at the WBENC conference and awards ceremony in Dallas, including Supply Chain Management vice president Tom Shortt, Supplier Diversity general manager Karmetria Burton, Supplier Diversity manager Kimberly Coffman and Supplier Diversity program coordinator Sandra Duckworth.
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More than 300 women-owned businesses are responsible for more than $700 million a year in business transactions with Delta, providing IT services, staffing, professional services, food and supplies for flights and more.
Women make up Delta’s largest Supplier Diversity category.
Earlier in March, Delta was named to the 2018 Honor Roll by Companies That Care, making this the third consecutive year the airline has received the recognition.
Delta qualified for the award by excellently demonstrating the 10 Characteristics set forth by the non-profit, which include: considering the human toll when making business decisions, cultivating the full potential of employees, supporting the pursuit of work/life balance, sustaining an inclusive work environment founded on dignity and respect for all employees, and volunteering in the community.
