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49
Clear vision, clear progress.
2015 Integrated Report
Supply Chain Management
We purchase approximately $3.4 billion annually in materials and services. A robust, sustainable supply
chain is essential to our ability to serve our customers. We manage our supply chain using a defined
supplier code of conduct, initiatives to build a more sustainable supply chain and a program for encouraging
and facilitating greater supplier diversity and programs.
All suppliers are expected to conduct business in a manner
consistent with our supplier code of conduct. We have incentive and
non-incentive scorecards that target multiple performance indicators
for the company and our key suppliers, including sustainability-
related measures. Although specific scorecard measures differ
based on the services and products provided, standard metrics
used to align contractor performance with company objectives
include safety, budget, radiation protection, schedule, reliability
and human performance. Entergy is very active in the Electric
Utility Industry Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance, serving on
the executive committee and key subcommittees. EUISSCA is
known as the leader in establishing a robust and sustainable
electric utility industry supply chain.
Our Entergy supplier diversity and development initiative is designed to secure a diverse base of suppliers
capable of meeting the company’s various procurement needs. In 2014 and 2015, our supplier diversity and
development team hosted a series of diverse supplier forums in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas
to communicate what Entergy looks for in suppliers and to reaffirm our commitment to local suppliers.
Since its inception in 1987, Entergy’s supplier diversity initiative has accounted for more than $3.5 billion
in contracts and purchase orders awarded to diverse suppliers.
ECONOMIC
We are partnering with a variety of diverse suppliers on several large transmission projects. Our
diverse suppliers often agree to mentor and coach other diverse suppliers through subcontracting,
which helps establish and solidify a pipeline of talented contractors to support our aggressive utility
capital investment plan.
RECOGNITION
Entergy was named one of the top corporations for women-owned businesses by the Women’s
Business Enterprise National Council. The award honors organizations with supplier diversity
programs that create level playing fields for women’s business enterprises.
Governance