Just 2.0 Handbook

Indicator Overview

INTENT

The Just program calls for organizations to maintain a direct relationship to the communities that they serve and where they operate. Organizations and their employees operate within communities, so they need to be active participants in ensuring the health and vibrancy of their local economies and communities.

INDICATOR METRICS

LEVEL ONE

  1. Organization has written and posted public policy on support of local communities.

LEVEL TWO

  1. Organization has written and posted public policy on support of local communities.
  2. Organization has described the means by which stakeholders are identified and how it engages with stakeholder groups that are particular to the community (including vulnerable groups).

LEVEL THREE

  1. Organization has written and posted public policy on support of local communities.
  2. Organization has described the means by which stakeholders are identified and how it engages with stakeholder groups that are particular to the community (including vulnerable groups).
  3. Organization has conducted a social impact assessment and provided public disclosure of assessment findings.
  4. Organization has developed broad based local community consultation committees.

LEVEL FOUR

  1. Organization has written and posted public policy on support of local communities.
  2. Organization has described the means by which stakeholders are identified and how it engages with stakeholder groups that are particular to the community (including vulnerable groups).
  3. Organization has conducted a social impact assessment and provided public disclosure of assessment findings.
  4. Organization has developed broad based local community consultation committees.
  5. Organization has formalized a community development plan or community benefits agreement based on local communities’ needs.