Economic inclusion in our supply chain

Our Approach
Boston Scientific is committed to the support of suppliers that share our dedication to advancing science and improving the quality of patient care. Our economic inclusion program involves good faith efforts to identify practical opportunities in our procurement process to promote the economic development and sustainability of small and socio-economically disadvantaged suppliers.

As part of our procurement process, we provide opportunities to all suppliers, including those certified by local, state, federal and third-party organizations with the following designations:

Small Businesses

• Small Businesses Enterprises
• Small Disadvantaged Businesses
• Women-Owned Small Businesses
• Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
• Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
• Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone)

Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Businesses

• Establish a Supplier Registration Portal.
• Women-Owned Businesses
• Veteran-Owned Businesses
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
• LGBTQ Businesses
• Minority-Owned Businesses
• Disability-Owned Business Enterprises

The success of the program will be driven by the following actions:

• Establish a Supplier Registration Portal.
• Maintain active membership in local, regional and national organizations that support small and socio-economically disadvantaged suppliers.
• Participate in outreach activities to identify and engage small and socio-economically disadvantaged suppliers.
• Research qualified suppliers through supplier directories and databases.
• Counsel suppliers on Boston Scientific procurement procedures and expectations to enhance their potential participation.

Boston Scientific is a member and supporter of the following organizations:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• Disability:IN
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
• National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
• National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
• Veterans in Business Network (VIB Network)
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
• United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
• United States Black Chambers (USBC)
• National Native American Supplier Council (NNASC)
• The Alliance for Science (DA4S)