Explore our 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility ReportV.A.L.U.E. Facts
Fostering Diversity:
In 2010, TJX added the Leadership, Education, and Adaptation for Disabilities (LEAD) group to our U.S. chartered Associate Resource Groups and was ranked #11 of the Top 50 Employers in CAREERS and the disABLED magazine.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
TJX includes "gender identity and expression" in its nondiscrimination policy and grants same sex domestic partner benefits to Associates. TJX has scored 100 on the Corporate Equality Index of the Human Rights Campaign in each of the past three years.
Lifelong Learners:
A number of our training courses reflect our belief that diversity makes us stronger and better. Course titles in North America include "Leading Inclusion," "Managing the Multigenerational Workforce," "A Winning Balance," "Transnational Leadership," "Globesmart for Managers," and "Equity vs. Equality."
Global Citizens:
Our merchant organization, which numbers over 700 people, travels globally and sources from more than 14,000 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 function, is dedicated to sourcing not-for-resale goods and services in the U.S. from minority and women-owned businesses. 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. We intend to broaden the scope of our Supplier Diversity Program in the future to include additional constituent groups.
TJX is an active Corporate Member of the following organizations:
- National Minority Supplier Development Council
- Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (Board Membership)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council
- Center for Women and Enterprise
Certification Requirements for Minority- and Women-owned Businesses
To participate in our Supplier Diversity Program, TJX requires that your company be certified as a minority- or women-owned business. We accept certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
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.
Minority- and women-owned suppliers certified by NMSDC or WBENC 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.
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 other than minority- or women-owned businesses who are seeking not-for-resale opportunities with TJX, please go directly to Supplier Registration.
- For vendors who are minority- or women-owned businesses seeking merchandise (for resale) opportunities with TJX, please call our main number, 508-390-1000.