Representatives of the cannabis firm Trulieve Cannabis Corp. said the company has launched its nationwide Supplier Diversity Initiative to expand its services and operations.
“Trulieve’s Supplier Diversity Initiative showcases how cannabis leaders can positively impact local business communities while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the cannabis industry,” Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers said. “As Trulieve broadens its services and operations, we look forward to establishing new professional relationships with diverse business owners who wish to be active participants in this rapidly growing sector.”
The endeavor offers education and professional development resources, creating mutually beneficial business relationships with a supplier base reflecting the customers and communities Trulieve serves.
Trulieve operates in 11 states, possessing market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. The company is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through the hub strategy.
Trulieve published its inaugural Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report in November 2021, establishing several long-term Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Additionally, the Supplier Diversity Initiative serves as Trulieve’s latest commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible cannabis industry aligned with the firm’s ethics and governance standards.
Trulieve has allocated a significant portion of its supplier contracts to local minority, woman, and veteran-owned companies since entering the Georgia market.