In a groundbreaking achievement for Caribbean business standards, Digicel Group has secured the prestigious Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply Kitemark, becoming the first Caribbean-based organization to receive this international recognition. The historic announcement was made during the inaugural CIPS Caribbean Conference and Awards 2025 held at Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain, Trinidad, where Digicel’s procurement leadership accepted the distinction.
The telecommunications giant, operating across 25 markets throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and South America including Trinidad and Tobago, now joins an exclusive global consortium of enterprises recognized for exemplary ethical procurement practices and supply chain integrity. The accreditation follows rigorous independent audits that validated Digicel’s adherence to consistent ethical standards throughout its procurement operations.
Arshad Ali, Director of Group Procurement, Supply Chain and Real Estate for Digicel, emphasized the significance of this milestone: “This accreditation fundamentally reflects our business philosophy. It showcases the substantial advancements we’ve achieved in implementing ethical, transparent, and accountable procurement methodologies across the Group while reinforcing our dedication to establishing new benchmarks for responsible sourcing and supply chain governance throughout the region.”
The CIPS Kitemark serves as a powerful assurance mechanism for customers and business partners, confirming that Digicel maintains ethical and responsible operations throughout its extensive supply network. Procurement decisions are now demonstrably guided by both commercial merit and ethical considerations, ensuring all business interactions embody integrity and accountability.
Michael Watson, Chief Compliance and Cyber Security Officer for Digicel Group, added: “This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to ethical business conduct and the continuous improvement of our ethics and compliance programs. It provides our customers, suppliers, and partners with concrete evidence that Digicel upholds the most stringent ethical standards in all operations.”
This landmark achievement solidifies Digicel’s position as an ethical leader in the telecommunications sector while demonstrating the company’s dedication to responsible growth and sustainable value creation for the Caribbean region and beyond.