READING, PA — EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions, has been named among the Top 10 Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Programs for 2024 by VIQTORY™. This recognition is part of an annual evaluation that assesses organizations’ commitment and effectiveness in creating valuable opportunities for the military community.
EnerSys’s distinction in the $1B-$5B category, based on its fiscal year 2023 total net sales figures, reflects the company’s dedicated approach to fostering a diverse supplier network that includes veteran-owned businesses. The Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program ranking is open to all organizations, ensuring a broad and competitive selection process without any fees associated with participation.
Maite Tena Enguita, Vice President Global Strategic Sourcing at EnerSys, emphasized the importance of diverse suppliers and veteran-owned businesses to the company’s success. “Our close working relationships with diverse suppliers and veteran-owned businesses are crucial to the long-term success of our organization,” Tena Enguita stated. She highlighted EnerSys’s proactive measures to build a robust network through outreach, training initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
This acknowledgment by VIQTORY™ not only reaffirms EnerSys’s leadership role in promoting supplier diversity but also underscores the company’s commitment to economic inclusion and the enhancement of its operational capabilities through diversity. “We are honored to receive this recognition for our ongoing efforts to promote supply chain diversity and support veteran-owned businesses,” Tena Enguita added, articulating the company’s belief that diversity is a catalyst for innovation and better servicing of customer needs.
The recognition of EnerSys’s efforts by a prestigious entity like Military Friendly® signals a growing acknowledgment of the importance of diversity and inclusion within the corporate environment, particularly in terms of supplier relationships. This accolade serves as a beacon for other companies, illustrating the tangible benefits of integrating diversity into their supply chains, not just as a moral imperative but as a strategic advantage that drives innovation and accommodates a broader range of customer needs.
In an increasingly interconnected and diverse global market, EnerSys’s achievements in supplier diversity exemplify how companies can effectively leverage inclusivity to foster economic growth, innovation, and community support, especially for those who have served in the military.
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