Indicator Overview

INTENT

The Just program calls for organizations to intentionally procure products and services that have a positive impact on people and the environment. Organizations have an opportunity to affect positive change with the purchases they make to support business operations.

INDICATOR METRICS

LEVEL ONE

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on equitable purchasing.
   

LEVEL TWO

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on equitable purchasing.
2. Organization has, in the prior quarter, purchased locally a minimum of 10% of its goods and services, as determined by total dollars spent, from independent, locally owned and operated businesses.
   

LEVEL THREE

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on equitable purchasing.
2. Organization has, in the prior quarter, purchased locally a minimum of 20% of its goods and services, as determined by total dollars spent, from independent, locally owned and operated businesses.
3. At least 5% of all goods and services purchased must be from certified MBEs, WBEs, DBEs, SDVOSBs, certified B Corps, Just organizations, or worker cooperatives.
   

LEVEL FOUR

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on equitable purchasing.
2. Organization has, in the prior quarter, purchased locally a minimum of 30% of its goods and services, as determined by total dollars spent, from independent, locally owned and operated businesses.
3. At least 10% of all goods and services purchased must be from certified MBEs, WBEs, DBEs, SDVOSBs, certified B Corps, Just organizations, or worker cooperatives.