It is KPMG’s policy to actively seek and encourage qualified diverse businesses to compete for the firm’s business, to provide equal opportunity to, and to evaluate all suppliers and potential suppliers, regardless of the race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status of their owners, management, employees, suppliers, or clients.