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 with 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:
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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
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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)
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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) -
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)
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United States
Small Business Administration: 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)