"It is the policy of Atmos Energy to procure goods and services by aligning qualified vendors and suppliers with our current best-in-value philosophy to exceed our customer and shareholder expectations. Atmos Energy strives to ascertain suppliers' support for and recognition of diversity within their own organizations. This ensures that true diverse businesses, as well as small non-diverse businesses, are afforded an opportunity to participate in Atmos Energy's procurement process. Atmos Energy will continue its participation in organizations, programs, activities, and councils that aid in the development and promotion of such businesses."

- Robert W. Best
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
Atmos Energy Corporation

As a company, Atmos Energy values diversity within our workforce, contractors and material suppliers. We seek vendors who possess a strong commitment to quality and value and who support the communities we serve.

All vendors who wish to establish a business relationship with Atmos Energy are requested to complete vendor enrollment. During this enrollment process, diverse vendors will have an opportunity to complete a Self-Certification Profile and submit applicable certifications from federal, state and municipal agencies as well as national business councils or regional affiliates.

Certification Agencies

The following agencies may assist in becoming certified as a diverse supplier:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council
  www.nmsdc.org
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council
  www.wbenc.org
• Small Business Administration
  www.sba.gov/certifications
  www.ccr.gov
• Edison Electric Institute Supplier Diversity
  www.eei.org/diversity

Partnering Agencies

Atmos Energy participates in corporate membership, financial contributions and employee involvement in the following agencies:

• Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business Council
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
• Women's Business Council - Southwest
• Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Dallas Asian Chamber of Commerce
• Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
• Denton Black Chamber of Commerce
• Denton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
• Arlington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• North Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Business Committee

Awards and Recognition

• 2007 Corporate "Rising Star" Nominee by Women's Business Council - Southwest