Global

Global initiative

At Amazon, our vision is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company. As we continue to grow globally, our long-term goal is to promote supplier relationships and development including Disadvantaged-Owned Businesses (DOBs) in every country where Amazon operates.

We currently accept recognized certifications in the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States. We plan to expand to more countries.

Global Amazon-Recognized Certifications

As part of Supplier Development and Impact, the following are recognized classifications at Amazon globally:

Australia

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

Supply Nation - for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Brazil

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
Canada

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) - for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

Canadian 2SLGBTQ1+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) - for 2SLGBTQ1+ Business Enterprise
Chile

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

Integrare Chile a Global link affiliate of National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) - for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Costa Rica

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
France

Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

European Supplier Diversity Program - for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Germany

Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

European Supplier Diversity Program - for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
India

Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
Ireland

Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
Italy

Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
Mexico

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
South Africa

South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) - for BBB-EE

South African Supplier Diversity Council (SASDC) - for BBB-EE

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
Spain

Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
United Kingdom

Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)

WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) - for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

OutBritain - for LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE)
United States

Small Business Administration: Small Disadvantaged Business (SDBs) programs such as: 8(a) Business Development, Women-Owned Small Business, Veterans Contracting Assistance, and HUBZone

Department of Transportation (DOT) - for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) - for Veteran Owned Business Enterprises (VBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (SDVBE)

National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) - for Veteran Owned Business Enterprises (VBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (SDVBE)

Disability:IN - for person(s) living with a Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) or a regional affiliate - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) or a regional affiliate - for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) - for person(s) identifying as LGBT+ Business Enterprise (LGBTBE)

**Amazon procurement does not accept accreditation or self-identification documentation to demonstrate that the company is a Disadvantaged-Owned Business (DOB).