Indicator Overview

INTENT

The Just program calls for organizations to develop policies, programs, and practices that improve social performance and social responsibility across the supply chain.

INDICATOR METRICS

LEVEL ONE

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on socially and environmentally responsible supply chain management.
   

LEVEL TWO

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on socially and environmentally responsible supply chain management.
2. Organization has documented processes used, such as due diligence, to identify and assess significant actual and potential negative social impacts in the supply chain or with the selection of contractors.
   

LEVEL THREE

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on socially and environmentally responsible supply chain management.
2. Organization has documented actions taken to address social impacts and may include changing an organization’s procurement practices, adjusting performance expectations, capacity building, training, changes to processes, as well as the selection of suppliers or contractors who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion practices.
   

LEVEL FOUR

1. Organization has written and posted public policy on socially and environmentally responsible supply chain management.
2. Organization is measuring and reporting on the social sustainability of their supply chain using Social Life Cycle Assessment. Organization has implemented strategies, programs, and processes to generate Social Handprints. Organization has documented and reported Net Positive Impact on one or more key indicators.
3. Organization has implemented a robust contracting process with a clear focus on improving social equity outcomes through the use of certified minority- or women-owned contractors and sub-contractors. Utilization goals have been established and reviewed on an annual basis.