Policy and Commitment

It is the Policy of Oncor to procure goods and services from qualified suppliers and contractors. This Policy ensures that businesses owned by women and minorities, as well as small businesses have equal opportunities to participate in our Procurement process. In supporting the development of such firms, Oncor will actively seek qualified minority- and women-owned business concerns with which to do business and will endeavor to assist these business concerns with their development. In furtherance of this policy, Oncor will participate in activities, organizations and programs which promote such enterprises. In addition, the Company will provide maximum practicable opportunity to companies with federal designation of small business, small disadvantaged business, small women-owned businesses, small businesses located in HUBZones, and small businesses owned by Service Disable Veterans.

Administration and implementation of this Policy is the responsibility of all organizations and business units throughout Oncor, with support of Oncor's Strategic Sourcing organization.

A Message from Oncor Chairman and CEO Bob Shapard

Oncor has a long and impressive history in Supplier Diversity, realizing that a progressive and successful initiative in this area broadens the economic vitality and prosperity of communities. We know that by investing in MWBE companies and making our supplier diversity program as strong and innovative as possible, we're enhancing the economic development of the communities we serve.

The strength of our corporate commitment to the growth, development and utilization of diverse businesses is reflected in our corporate Supplier Diversity Policy Statement. I encourage you to share this Statement, as well as the significance of this commitment with all employees.