Step 2: hold your suppliers to account

Once you understand your suppliers’ approaches to LGBTQ+ inclusion, you can utilise your business partnership to create lasting change throughout your supply chain.

Setting clear objectives, and regularly monitoring progress against these, can support you to achieve tangible inclusion goals with your suppliers.

This as an opportunity for collaboration and sharing good practice, rather than to put pressure on suppliers or punish them. Your suppliers may be more receptive if they feel like you are simply taking the time to help them become the best organisation they can be....