At Enbridge, we are committed to our core values of safety, integrity, inclusion, and respect and supporting our communities, including the diverse expertise and talent within those communities.
We work with suppliers that represent our communities and trust us to be a good member of those communities. By attracting and retaining a diverse pool of qualified suppliers, strengthening diverse suppliers in proximity to where Enbridge conducts business, demonstrating allyship with supplier diversity councils, and reporting on the measures that matter, we will achieve our objective of creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse supply chain.
Supplier diversity program
At Enbridge, our diverse program is inclusive of, but not limited to, certified diverse businesses at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled and certified by a recognized third party categorized as: Minority-Owned (MBE), Women-Owned (WBE), LGBTQBE, Veteran-Owned (VBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVBE), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), as well as businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business regions (HUB Zone).
There are various national and regional third-party certifying agencies. Organizations that meet the diverse supplier definition are encouraged to seek certification with a credible certifying agency. Below are some of the councils, sorted by diversity classification.
We also encourage you to seek out other community-based organizations that can support your business including local Chambers of Commerce.
Enbridge Tier 2 diverse spend program for current suppliers
Leveraging the Tier II diverse spend reporting program, Enbridge requires its prime suppliers to be inclusive through seeking opportunities to work with qualified certified diverse suppliers as subcontractors for Enbridge-related work and to report such spend quarterly.
Prospective diverse suppliers
If your organization is certified diverse and wants to work with Enbridge, please register to create a supplier profile. Enbridge will evaluate your organization’s capabilities and qualifications and whether there is a match with our current needs. While we don’t guarantee business through the registration process, we encourage registration for greater visibility.
Minimum requirements
Supplier minimum qualifications vary depending on the product or service type. Some common requirements to do business with Enbridge include:
Certificate of incorporation
Proof of registration and good standing with the applicable Workers’ Compensation Board (or equivalent)
Proof of insurance coverage
Enbridge requires prequalification of suppliers which may include quality, technical, safety and/or financial reviews. Enbridge has engaged ISNetworld to prequalify contractors’ health and safety programs against company and regulatory requirements. As such, contractors may be required to obtain an ISNetworld account to demonstrate their ability to meet health and safety prequalification requirements.
Q: Does the supplier diversity program replace other Enbridge programs focused on Indigenous economic engagement?
A: Indigenous economic engagement remains a focus at Enbridge, and our goal is to support the alignment of the priorities and aspirations of Indigenous Nations, Tribes, governments and groups within the broader economy.
Q: As an Indigenous Business am I required to register with a certification agency for Enbridge to recognize me?
A: While Indigenous businesses may be certified and recognized through those agencies, Indigenous businesses are able to be recognized as such through the processes managed by Enbridge’s Indigenous Supply Chain group.
Q: How does Enbridge find diverse suppliers?
A: Enbridge finds diverse suppliers in multiple different sources, including but not limited to, attending matchmaking events, conferences, partnerships with third-party certifying councils, referrals, etc.
Q: I want to become a supplier to Enbridge. Where do I start?
A: If your organization is certified diverse and wants to work with Enbridge, please register to create a supplier profile.
Q: What are the requirements to be considered as a new supplier?
A: Supplier minimum qualifications vary depending on the product or service type. Some common requirements to do business with Enbridge include:
Certificate of incorporation
Proof of registration and good standing with the applicable Workers’ Compensation Board (or equivalent)
Proof of insurance coverage
Enbridge requires prequalification of suppliers which may include quality, technical, safety and/or financial reviews. Enbridge has engaged ISNetworld to prequalify contractor’s health and safety programs against company and regulatory requirements. As such, contractors may be required to obtain an ISNetworld account to demonstrate their ability to meet health and safety prequalification requirements.
Q: Can I participate in the Enbridge supplier diversity program without certification?
A: Enbridge’s supplier diversity program currently is only focused on certified diverse suppliers.
Q: What types of diverse business qualify for inclusion in our supplier diversity program?
A: At Enbridge, our diverse program is inclusive of, but not limited to, certified diverse businesses at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned, managed, and controlled and certified by a nationally- or regionally recognized third party categorized as: Minority-Owned (MBE), Women-Owned (WBE), LGBTQBE, Veteran-Owned (VBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVBE), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), as well as businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business regions (HUB Zone).
Q: What happens to my new supplier registration once it has been submitted?
A: While your organization may have a capable skillset, there may be contractual obligations or the lack of an immediate need for your organization’s goods or services that may determine if your organization is considered further.
Q: If I go through and complete the registration process with Enbridge, am I guaranteed a contract as a supplier?
A: There are no guarantees to being considered as an Enbridge supplier. The need for services and/or materials among other existing internal requirements drives the decision as to whether new suppliers are awarded work.
Q: If I have questions/Issues, how can I get them answered/resolved?
