ICSC announced it is partnering with six other real estate associations to form the Commercial Real Estate Diverse Supplier (CREDS) Consortium.
The consortium will focus on improving the involvement of minority and women-owned businesses to diversify supply chains.
- The CREDS Consortium rolled out a two-year program with SupplierGateway, a platform that would enable members to identify, track, report, and engage with MWBEs.
- SupplierGateway subscription is available at a discounted rate for ICSC members.
- According to ICSC CEO Tom McGee, the CREDS Consortium offers direct access to tools and resources to support members' DEI goals.
- Other founding members include CREW Network, Mortgage Bankers Association, NAIOP, Nareit, the National Multifamily Housing Council, and the Real Estate Roundtable.
