Equality, diversity and inclusion
CIPS is committed to promoting, supporting and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in the procurement profession.
We believe the benefit is clear: a profession where everyone can participate and reach their full potential.
As part of that commitment, we are creating a platform – so that issues can be discussed, understanding can be built, and best practice and guidance can be showcased to help individuals and employers tackle this important issue.
We have collected some valuable resources, including videos, podcasts, webinars and guidance from credible experts in this space, to help you to build both a diverse team, and a diverse supply base.
If you have experience to share, a case study that will inspire others, or some guidance that has helped you on your journey, get in touch at diversity@cips.org.
ED&I from leaders in this space
CIPS Equality, diversity and inclusion focus areas
Unlocking the power of neurodiversity in procurement
Andrew Swift FCIPS reflects on the obstacles he’s faced on his journey to CPO at the British Council as a neurodiverse individual. Swift compels the profession to rethink traditional methods of assessment in favour of embracing diversity of thought.
Featured resources for workplace ED&I
VIDEO
Breaking Down Barriers to Success
With a keen focus on diversity, equality, and empowerment, this webinar seeks to ignite conversations and actions that dismantle systemic barriers hindering progress across the procurement and supply profession.
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Inclusion strategies
Are you walking the talk when it comes to inclusion? Equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in the workplace is not just about addressing inequalities. prejudices and discrimination.
Best in Procurement
Clifford Chance discussed their winning project in the Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Practices in Procurement Teams at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2020.
Excellence in Procurement
Cael Sendall-Price and Alice Bray, Young Talent winners from the CIPS Excellence in Procurement awards shared their views at the CIPS Global Conference this month on making procurement a more diverse and inclusive profession.
Featured Resources for Supplier Diversity
VIDEO
Best Practice: Embedding Supplier Diversity in an Organisation
2019 SM Awards Winners Cummins Ltd share their approach to supplier diversity and the benefits this has brought, including increased innovation and real competitive advantage
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Building your Business Case
In this video, WeConnect show you how to build your business case for supplier diversity & Inclusion.
Promoting Supplier diversity
CIPS panel discussion on promoting supplier diversity with Accenture, Ericsson, MSDUK and WeConnect.
Gender responsive procurement
The power of procurement: How to source from women-owned businesses.
VIDEO
Best Practice: Successful Supplier Diversity Project
CIPS Australasia Supply Management Awards 2020 winners, the South Australia Government, discuss their supplier diversity project in the Department for Child Protection (DCP) and their commitment to increasing commercial relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).
Resources from other leaders
CIPS are working in collaboration with a number of experts to provide CIPS members with best practice - whether you need support with writing a policy, understanding unconscious bias, or how to drive the D&I agenda forwards in your organisation. There are some useful tips on tackling difficult conversations in the workplace, as well as tools and strategies that will help you create a positive impact on diversity in the workplace.
The CIPS and MSDUK Supplier Diversity guide helps organisations understand the value that supplier diversity can deliver for businesses, and gives practical examples and tips from those who are leading the way with their supply chains.
The WeConnect code of conduct and gold standard checklist are a useful reference when writing your statement of intent and also provide a good benchmark when striving for best practice. UN Women offer guidance and manuals on gender-responsive procurement.
Warwick University have developed and easy to use A-Z of ED&I terms and ONGIG have created a Diversity Glossary with more than 200 ED&I terms.
CIPS are working in collaboration with:
- CIPD
- CMI
- Hays
- HeForShe
- The Prince's Responsible Business Network
- Stonewall
- NeuroLeadership Institute
- WeConnect International
- MSDUK
- Diversity Works
- Diversity Australia
- Supply Nation
- Australian Government
- Workplace Gender Equality Agency
- Diversity Council Australia
Celebrating difference
CIPS has signed up to the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) ED& I pledge
CIPS is now proudly part of the FAB Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED & I) pledge. This means we're completely dedicated to making sure everyone – whether they're learners, partners, or colleagues in the education and skills system – is treated fairly and included equally.
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