Documentation Requirements

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION

The following list includes all documentation requirements applicable to any performance levels and paths for this Indicator. Organizations will only submit the documentation requirements relevant to their targeted performance level.

• RED-1 Racial and Ethnic Diversity Policy: Copy of written policy that meets Indicator requirements.
• RED-2 Racial and Ethnic Diversity Narrative: Brief (one- to two-page) narrative describing the implementation of policy elements within the organization and any advocacy efforts or actions, including answers to the questions outlined in the Clarifications (if applicable).
• RED-3 Region to Organization Diversity Data: Data showing the racial and ethnic diversity of the region (note sources), and that the diversity of the organization’s workforce and organization’s leadership meet Indicator metrics for the targeted level.
• RED-4 Advocacy and Action Documentation: Documentation of the advocacy efforts and actions taken to increase the diversity of the organization’s industry (e.g., meeting attendance, letters sent, or initiatives implemented).
• RED-5 Qualified Business Documentation: Documentation of current qualifying MBE or DBE status.

Table 1b – Racial and Ethnic Diversity Documentation Requirements