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.
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:
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Ireland
Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
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Italy
Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
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Mexico
WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
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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)
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Spain
Disability:IN - for Disabled Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
WeConnect International - for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
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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)