Procurement
Supplier Diversity
Connecting more diverse suppliers with Airbnb.
Our Commitment
Airbnb Supplier Diversity is committed to promoting, increasing, and improving the overall participation of diverse suppliers.
"We believe actively engaging a diverse supplier network makes Airbnb’s business environment more inclusive and equitable, and builds on our commitment to diversity and belonging within our employee, guest, and host communities."
Ellie Mertz, Chief Financial Officer
Our Standard for Diverse Businesses
We recognize suppliers that are at least 51% owned and operated by a diverse owner(s):
Minority
“MBE” = Minority-owned business enterprise. Ethnic minority groups are defined as U.S. citizens who identify as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian-Indian American or Asian-Pacific American.
Woman
“WBE” = Woman or Women-owned business enterprise.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
“LGBTQ” = Person or persons who identifies as LGBTQ+
Service-Disabled Veteran, Veteran
“SDV” = Service-disabled veteran-owned business “VET” = Veteran-owned business enterprise.
Persons with Disabilities
“DOBE” = Disability-owned business enterprise Person or persons with a disability.
HUBZone
“HUB” = Historically underutilized business. Business-owners with any disadvantaged status should certify through the Small Business Association (SBA.org).
How to Certify Your Business
Certification: A diverse supplier can obtain certification through a corresponding nation-wide organization. The business must submit verifying documents, go through an interview, and meet other requirements to be officially recognized as diverse-owned.Self-Affidavit:We recognize that some diverse suppliers do not have certification, either because they don't have the resources, or because they are in the process of doing so. For these companies, we may verify through our own self-affidavit system. Businesses may sign a self-certification affidavit form with Airbnb that states they are diverse-owned.
How to Register Your Business
Companies interested in doing business with Airbnb should complete our Supplier Discovery Form.Airbnb Procurement will review your information to support connection and participation in broader opportunities. Responding to this form does not guarantee future business with Airbnb.
Benefits
After review and approval, diverse-owned suppliers may qualify for the following benefits:
- Preferred Payment Terms for diverse suppliers.
- Added to Airbnb’s Diverse Supplier database.
- Increased visibility for opportunities in the Airbnb network.
For all inquiries, please reach out to supplierdiversity@airbnb.com.
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