Diverse and Small Business Qualifications
Diverse Businesses
Diverse suppliers are businesses that Apache determines are at least 51% owned and operated by an individual or individuals that are part of a traditionally underrepresented or underserved group. This includes the following business classifications:
![Supplier Diversity Categories](https://apacorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/APA_SupplierDiversity_Categories.png)
Small Business
To qualify as a small business, suppliers must be certified with the Small Business Administration and comply with one of the following applicable standards: