United’s ongoing commitment to provide equal business opportunity is expressed through the Supplier Diversity Initiative. Over the years it has grown from a social responsibility into an integral part of our procurement process. Today we view this Initiative as a continuous improvement process that contributes to our bottom line. The main objective of the Initiative is to increase our first tier purchases of goods and services from certified minority and women-owned businesses. United also ensures that the qualified firms are provided an equal opportunity to bid on our extensive procurement needs, company-wide. United encourages all viable minority and women-owned businesses to become part of our Supplier Diversity Initiative.

United is a national member of the NMSDC - National Minority Supplier Development Council and WBENC - Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.