CEO Message Overview Environment Social Governance Index
Advancing Our Dedication to Supplier Diversity
Our objectives in business diversity aim to ensure equitable access to contract opportunities for all enterprises , including disadvantaged minority business enterprises , airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprises ( ACDBE ) and small local business enterprises ( SLBE ). The Airports Authority fosters an environment conducive to fair competition , enabling all disadvantaged business enterprises ( DBEs ), SLBEs and ACDBEs to pursue business opportunities and attain success .
Reaching Out : The Airports Authority organizes and engages in numerous local , state and national outreach events focused on supplier diversity . These bring together procurement and supplier diversity professionals , along with subject matter experts from the aviation industry , to facilitate targeted networking and in-depth information exchange regarding specific contract opportunities and industry best practices . In 2023 , at least 780 participants attended the following projects and events .
• Meet the Primes
• Doing Business with the Airports Authority
• Grow with Google
• Access to Capital
• Diversity in Aviation Panel
• Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Day
• Small Business University
Additionally , the Airports Authority releases a quarterly procurement forecast outlining forthcoming contracting opportunities .
57 %
Virginia
Investing for an Impact : The Airports Authority is dedicated to supporting SLBEs and DBEs by actively engaging in educational outreach , collaborating with certified firms and prioritizing spending with certified SLBEs and DBEs across the National Capital Region .
Spend across National Capital Region
10 %
Washington , DC
19 %
Maryland
Inclusion in Our Airports : In its most recent report for the federal fiscal year 2023 , submitted to Federal Aviation Administration on March 1 , 2024 , the Airports Authority exceeded its ACDBE triennial goals at both airports for food , beverage and retail concessions , as well as rental car concessions . These outcomes demonstrate the Authority ’ s commitment to ensuring ACDBEs have an equal opportunity to participate in concession opportunities and reflect the hard work our staff , concessionaires and contractors undertake to engage with the ACDBE community .
14 %
Other
IAD Goal Actual Non-Car Rental 31.44 % 33.64 % Car Rental 4.28 % 4.98 %
DCA Goal Actual Non-Car Rental 33.96 % 37.3 % Car Rental 4.28 % 9.8 %
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