Committed to Helping Close the Digital Divide

At CDW, one of our core values and strengths is making technology work so people can do great things. But technology doesn’t work equally for everybody, and reliable access to technology is often not equitable, resulting in a digital divide. We are determined to change this narrative and are passionate about closing this divide within our company and the communities we support. Through our diverse supplier program, we are actively working towards digital equity and making a positive impact.

"In a world where technology both empowers and divides, CDW is not just selling solutions, but a promise: that access to the digital future will be a right, not a privilege."

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Promoting Digital Equity

At CDW, we prioritize digital equity by providing products and services to sectors that need them the most, such as education, healthcare, and government. We firmly believe that closing the digital divide requires collaboration from all leaders, within and outside our organization. By partnering with like-minded organizations that share our commitment to digital equity, we can amplify our collective impact and bridge the gaps we see everywhere.

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Business Diversity

This is a critical differentiator for CDW, enabling us to deliver increasingly innovative products, services, and solutions to our customers. Since the inception of our business supplier program in 2007, we have actively sought to promote diverse supplier participation that aligns with the needs and values of our customers and communities. We take pride in our comprehensive and active program, recognized as global champions for supplier diversity by esteemed organizations like Gartner, the Billion Dollar Roundtable, and WEConnect International. We also embrace the responsibility of sharing our experience and expertise with our customers and suppliers because we believe that when they succeed, we all win.

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"Diversity isn't just a checkbox; it's the catalyst for innovation. CDW's commitment to diverse partnerships isn't just about business growth but also weaving a tapestry of technology that leaves no one behind."

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Driving Economic Empowerment

Investing in small and diverse businesses presents a unique opportunity to create jobs and contribute to lasting economic empowerment in our communities. With the global population becoming increasingly diverse, minority audiences are emerging as a significant target for companies, and diverse-owned businesses play a vital role in the small business sector. In 2022, we enhanced our national strategy in the United States by welcoming supply chain experts to our team. These regional market leaders focus on building partnerships with local suppliers and our customer base, improving our agility, and increasing our effectiveness in identifying and mentoring new diverse partners. Our comprehensive approach allows us to gain a deeper understanding of each region's unique challenges, opportunities, and economies of scale, informing a tailored business diversity strategy that boosts performance and impact.

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Commitment to Fostering Equity

CDW is committed to fostering equity and ethical behavior throughout our global supply chain. We continually advance our global supplier diversity strategy, and in 2022, our operations in Canada and the UK exceeded their diverse spend targets. Collaboratively with our customers and supplier partners, we believe in the power of community members as drivers of prosperous, resilient local economies, creating efficiencies throughout our global supply chain.

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Increasing Our Spend with Diverse Suppliers

Our commitment to business diversity is demonstrated by our substantial spend with small and diverse businesses. Since 2007, we have transacted over $24 billion with these enterprises. In 2022 alone, CDW achieved $3.6 billion in diverse spend, working with approximately 1,400 minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses. Furthermore, we are proud to be a member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring our dedication to supplier diversity. In the UK, our diverse supplier spend grew by 18% to $44 million; in Canada, it increased by 11% to $47 million.

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CDW's Social Impact

CDW is committed to making a long-lasting, meaningful difference through our global Social Impact program. With more than 80 social impact partners and as members of Tech for Good, we invest in technology that creates deliberate, positive social benefits. One recent partnership is with Compudopt, a national nonprofit that provides technology access and education to under-resourced youth. Our collaboration across the country aligns with our shared strategy of providing access to technology. Through local donation drives and employee engagement at Compudopt locations, we empower youth by repurposing personal, non-company computers and educating them about the potential of technology.

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Building a Diverse Talent Pipeline

CDW aims to build a diverse talent pipeline that allows students to envision, build, and grow their careers, potentially becoming the next generation of CDW leaders. In February 2022, we launched the CDW Legacy Excellence Program? (LEP) in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This program allows us to act on our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion by investing in technology, supporting student education, and fostering a diverse and equitable workforce within the technology industry. Our partners in this program, including Lenovo, Intel, and Adobe, join us in this endeavor.

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At CDW, we firmly believe everyone deserves access to the opportunities technology can unlock in our connected world. Through our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are actively contributing to creating a technology industry that reflects the needs of our global community. By promoting digital equity, enhancing our global impact, and increasing our spend with diverse suppliers, we strive to close the digital divide and empower individuals and communities across the globe. We can bridge the gaps and create a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

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