The One Percent Plus initiative is an acknowledgment of the economic gap between the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Non-Minority Business Enterprises and purposefully strives to drive intentional efforts to close the utilization gap. We believe strongly that minority business inclusion matters for our total economy.
Commitment to inclusion impacts our total economy — the creation of jobs, a stronger tax base, a more vibrant community. Numbers matter!
Together As One – We Can Be The Difference.
We are pleased to feature Celanese, a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. CEO Lori J. Ryerkerk joined the One Percent Plus Initiative as one of three inaugural Champions where she made a public commitment during the Council’s ACCESS 2023 event to increase the company’s procurement spend with minority business enterprises.
Under Lori’s leadership, Celanese launched new program activities that help open pathways for diverse suppliers across the entire procurement organization. These include formal supplier diversity training for 100% of our targeted strategic buying workforce and quarterly learning forums aimed at bringing diverse suppliers and the buying organization together to raise awareness and create potential new partnerships.
Lori J. Ryerkerk
Chief Executive Officer
Celanese
Carlos Llanes Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Spartan Carrier Group
Carlos Llanes Jr., the visionary CEO of Spartan Carrier Group. Carlos has transformed the landscape of supply chain operations, transitioning from a successful corporate career to building a thriving enterprise that empowers businesses. His journey is not only remarkable but also inspirational, grounded in faith and driven by a commitment to excellence.
Under Carlos’s leadership, Spartan Carrier Group has achieved extraordinary growth, generating gross revenue in excess of $60 million USD.