Supplier Diversity in the Americas

In the US, we are participating members and supporters of the following diverse business organizations:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council
• NY and NJ Minority Supplier Development Council
• Women President’s Educational Organization

If you are a minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE) and/or a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) and are interested in becoming a Goldman Sachs supplier in the United States, please complete the prospective diverse supplier form and return it via e-mail to supplier.diversity@gs.com. Your submission must include a current copy of your MBE or WBE certification by a recognized agency and/or SDVOB self-certification documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is there a registration process for participating in Goldman Sachs’ Supplier Diversity Program? What is the procedure for registering my company?
  Yes, complete the attached prospective diverse supplier form. Note that submission of the form is for informational purposes only. It is not a guarantee of business and does not ensure "Approved" vendor status.
  
• Does my company have to be certified as a MBE, WBE or SDVOB business to participate in the Goldman Sachs Supplier Diversity Program? If so, which certifications are accepted?
  Goldman Sachs requires MBE and WBE certification from a recognized third party certification agency. These include the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and federal, state and local government agencies. Since there is no formal certification of SDVOB status, self-certification documentation is acceptable , but remains subject to review and approval by Goldman Sachs.
  
• What are the requirements for MBE, WBE and SDVOB status?
  To qualify as a MBE, WBE or SDVOB, a firm must be at least 51% owned, controlled and operated by one or more individuals who are members of one of the following groups: Black, Hispanic, Asian-American, Asian-Indian or Native American; woman or service-disabled veteran, regardless of race or ethnicity.
  
• What happens after I submit a diverse supplier profile to the Goldman Sachs Supplier Diversity Program? Will someone contact me?
  You will be contacted at Goldman Sachs’ discretion upon review of your prospective diverse supplier form. Inquiries providing products/services not currently sought will be maintained for future consideration.