Partnering with small and diverse companies

We’ve made a commitment to actively pursue opportunities to work with small businesses that are minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and small businesses that are located in historically underutilized business zones.

Our supplier diversity program formalizes this commitment, and has made it a priority throughout our organization as an important component of our broader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. Since launching the program in 2020, we have partnered with 281 diverse suppliers to support across a variety of business areas.

Buch Construction

Laurel, MD

200 Employees

Buch Construction is a proud women-owned general contractor with over 35 years of experience serving the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Southeast regions. When Emergent was looking for a contractor to provide design build services for a new manufacturing site, Buch was a clear fit given their deep experience working in the Life Sciences space, as well as their reputation for cultivating strong partnerships.

“Our company values guide us in everything we do. Since the very beginning, Buch has been dedicated to working with a diverse group of individuals, both on our team and in our community of suppliers and subcontractors. We believe that great partnerships consist of mutual respect and support. By creating a Team environment, owners and contractors can share experiences, overcome inevitable challenges, and establish a greater understanding of each other’s goals and expectations.”

Supplier Diversity Program Impact*

8% of total supplier base

*all numbers as of December 31, 2021

$81 million of goods and services purchased

Emergent is a proud member of Diversity Alliance for Science, an organization committed to driving inclusive procurement practices within the life science and healthcare industries.