Our commitment to diverse suppliers
Supplier diversity is a business strategy that focuses on removing barriers and enabling access for diverse business to compete for contracts. Webster's supplier diversity program integrates diversity and inclusion into the procurement process by implementing policy, practices and procedures that ensure equal opportunity.
Mission & Goals
Webster is committed to ensuring diverse suppliers have the opportunity to compete for contracts in a fair and equitable environment. We understand the value of a diverse supply chain and we welcome all suppliers that have the capabilities to provide our business with goods and services.
Our goal is to create opportunities for increased revenue, profit and growth for diverse and small businesses in the communities that we serve.
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
"Webster is committed to ensuring our supplier relationships support our focus on corporate responsibility. We are developing new supplier selection standards to promote diversity, equity and inclusion."
-Marissa Weidner, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
Our key objectives
Support local businesses
As a regional bank located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, we understand the importance of supporting the economic development of local, diverse businesses within our market areas.
Provide opportunity
We are committed to embracing diversity in all areas of our business. As a result, we seek to identify capable diverse suppliers and provide them access to opportunities to become our business partners.
Diversity and inclusion
We strive to ensure our business practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion in support of the local communities we serve.
Our partnerships & memberships
- Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC)
- Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
- Women's Enterprise Development Center
- The MetroHartford Alliance
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council
- Women's Business Enterprise Council Metro New York (WBECMNY)
- Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC)
