Explore our 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility ReportV.A.L.U.E. Facts
Fostering Diversity:
In the U.S., TJX supports five, chartered Associate Resource Groups which offer our widely diverse Associates networking opportunities, career development support, and business education forums.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
TJX has scored 100 on the Corporate Equality Index of the Human Rights Campaign in each of the past four years. We include "gender identity and expression" in our nondiscrimination policy and broadly offer same-sex domestic partner benefits to Associates. In 2011, we also added transgender-inclusive benefits.
Lifelong Learners:
A number of our training courses reflect our belief that diversity makes TJX stronger and better. Course titles in North America include "Managing the Multigenerational Workforce," "A Winning Balance," and "Transnational Leadership." TJX has also embedded diversity and our belief in the importance of leveraging differences into training programs across our international organizations.
Global Citizens:
Our merchant organization, which numbers over 700 people, travels globally and sources from more than 15,000 vendors in over 60 countries.
Supplier Diversity
Our vendor communities across countries and regions in which we operate are extremely diverse. TJX sources merchandise from over 60 countries worldwide. In addition, our Supplier Diversity Program, actively managed within the TJX Global Sourcing and Procurement group, is dedicated to sourcing not-for-resale goods and services in the U.S. from diverse suppliers. We are continuously seeking new suppliers while maintaining long-lasting relationships. Since the inception of our Supplier Diversity Program in 1992, TJX has seen substantial increases in overall monies spent with our suppliers in this program. During 2011, we broadened the scope of our program further by adding businesses owned by persons with disabilities, as well as veteran-owned businesses, to our approved diverse supplier group.
TJX is an active Corporate Member of the following organizations:
- National Minority Supplier Development Council
- Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council
- Center for Women and Enterprise
- U.S. Business Leadership Network
Certification Requirements for Diverse Suppliers
To participate in our Supplier Diversity Program, TJX requires that a company be certified as a diverse supplier. We accept certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Minimum Requirements for Suppliers
We have a corporate objective to provide great value to our customers. To that end, our suppliers must have a clear understanding of our business requirements, including:
- Financial stability
- Proven history of successful projects
- Understanding of TJX's business and practices
- Ability to provide high-quality, cost-competitive products and services
- Acting in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, in addition to maintaining the highest standards of business ethics
Please note that registering with TJX will not automatically guarantee your company a business opportunity. If after reviewing your information, we determine that your company meets our criteria and there is an appropriate match, we will contact you accordingly. Please keep in mind that it may take four to six weeks to receive a response, as we field a high volume of registrations.
Diverse suppliers certified by an agency or organization listed above can proceed to Supplier Registration.
How to Become Certified
- If you are a minority-owned supplier and not certified by NMSDC and your business is based in the U.S., please go to www.nmsdcus.org for information on the certification process.
- If you are a women-owned supplier and not certified by WBENC and your business is based in the U.S., please go to www.wbenc.org for information on the certification process.
- If you are a disability-owned supplier and not certified by USBLN and your business is based in the U.S., please go to www.usbln.org for information on the certification process.
- If you are a veteran-owned supplier or a service disabled-owned supplier based in the U.S. but not yet certified by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs, please go to www.vetbiz.gov for information on the certification process.
Questions About Our Supplier Diversity Program
For inquiries about our Supplier Diversity Program, please contact our Office of Supplier Diversity at 508-390-3043.
Information for Other Suppliers/Vendors
- For suppliers who do not meet the Supplier Diversity Program criteria and are seeking
not-for-resale opportunities with TJX, please go directly to Supplier Registration. - For vendors seeking merchandise (for resale) opportunities with TJX, please call our main number, 508-390-1000.