When we speak about Impact, we’re not referring to charitable donations or temporary programs. Impact, in the ArenaCX marketplace, means actively sourcing talent and services from providers who create real economic opportunity for individuals and communities that have historically faced systemic barriers.

Our Impact Providers bring three key attributes to the table:

• Ownership: Enterprises led by veterans, women, minority entrepreneurs, and underrepresented leaders who historically encounter limited access to capital and opportunity.
• Location: Businesses rooted in economically distressed regions where high unemployment or chronic underinvestment has held communities back for decades.
• Workforce: Organizations purpose-built to employ and empower individuals who face employment barriers, including survivors of trafficking, refugees, second-chance workers, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others often excluded from traditional labor markets.

Procurement doesn’t have to be a tradeoff between operational excellence and social good. In fact, our data proves otherwise.

Though Impact Providers currently represent less than 5% of total supplier capacity across our platform, they account for as much as 50% of all trade volume. Their success is not accidental. It’s driven by:

• Strong organizational missions that drive consistent execution.
• Highly engaged and supported workforces with remarkably low attrition.
• A values-driven culture that fuels both performance and loyalty.

When companies align their spend with these mission-driven providers, they don’t just check a CSR box—they unlock durable, scalable supplier partnerships that strengthen both business outcomes and communities.

Many companies allocate portions of their budget for social impact through philanthropy or separate DEI initiatives. ArenaCX enables businesses to take a different path—by channeling existing operational spend (COGS, SG&A, outsourcing budgets) into Impact Providers without sacrificing service quality, price competitiveness, or scalability.

Impact sourcing through ArenaCX allows businesses to:

• Drive business objectives and KPIs.
• Meet supplier diversity and ESG goals.
• Deliver measurable economic benefits to communities in need.

Our marketplace model removes the friction traditionally associated with impact sourcing. We curate, vet, and activate a network of best-in-class vendors that meet both business needs and impact standards.

Companies on ArenaCX gain access to:

• A transparent marketplace of qualified, mission-driven providers.
• Streamlined RFP and vendor onboarding processes.
• Clear visibility into economic impact metrics associated with each partner.

At ArenaCX, our mission is clear: help companies harness the power of trade to drive not only exceptional business outcomes but also to serve as a force for economic uplift.

We’re inspired by the companies that choose to move beyond traditional procurement models, who recognize that everyday operational decisions can fuel meaningful change. Impact is not an initiative for us—it’s embedded in how we operate, who we partner with, and the outcomes we measure.

Whether you’re a Fortune 500 enterprise or a high-growth startup, your procurement decisions have the power to shape lives, strengthen communities, and build lasting economic resilience. ArenaCX makes that path simple, measurable, and fully aligned with your business goals.

If your organization is ready to turn procurement into a lever for both business performance and social impact, we invite you to explore the ArenaCX marketplace and discover what’s possible.