Supplier Diversity
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At Duke Energy, it is our privilege, policy and practice to proactively seek and build relationships with diverse suppliers. Through Supplier Diversity, we build relationships with diverse businesses capable of providing commodities and services at competitive prices. These relationships also help to strengthen the economy and increase business opportunities for everyone. Learn how you can join us.
Diverse Supplier Diversity Certification
We prefer Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC), Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) or National Women Business Owners (NWBOC) certification.
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Minority-Owned Business
At least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more persons of color. Certifications are provided by the National Minority Supplier Development Council and by federal, state and local governments.
Women-Owned Business
At least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more women. Certifications are provided by the Women Business Enterprise National Council, the National Women Business Owners Corporation and federal, state and local governments.Small Business Enterprise
Independently owned and operated and not dominant in its field of operation. Size varies from industry to industry and is defined by the Small Business Administration.Small Disadvantaged Business
At least 51% owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. This can include a publicly owned business that has at least 51 percent of its stock owned by and whose management and daily business is controlled by such individuals.8(a)
Small disadvantaged businesses that are certified as 8(a) by the Small Business Administration.HUBZone Business
Small business operating in a historically underutilized business zone owned and controlled by one or more U.S. citizens, where at least 35% of its employees reside in a HUBZone. HUBZone businesses must be certified by the Small Business Administration.Veteran-Owned Business
At least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more veterans.Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
At least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability.
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CMSDC)
- Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (FMSDC)
- Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (Mid-States MSDC)
- South Central Ohio Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC)
- Small Business Administration: HUBZone or 8A Program
- Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Please note: If you are registering as either a HUBZone or 8(a) concern, you must register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before completing the registration process with Duke Energy.
If you are registering as a small-, woman-, veteran-, or service-disabled veteran-owned business concern, you may provide other certifications, such as those from WBENC, NMSDC (including local councils) or government agencies.