Social Impact & Community Work
How brands contribute to communities and promote social equity
What We Look For
- Community investment programs and partnerships
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Product accessibility and affordability programs
- Educational and empowerment initiatives
- Support for underrepresented communities
How We Score This Criterion
Brands receive higher scores when they demonstrate comprehensive, verified action in this area. We look for:
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Documented community investment and impact measurement
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Comprehensive DEI programs with public accountability
3
Product accessibility initiatives and pricing transparency
4
Educational programs and community partnerships
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Support for marginalized and underrepresented groups
Evidence Sources We Use
We only score based on verifiable, public evidence. For this criterion, we look at:
Community impact reports and case studies
DEI reports and progress metrics
Accessibility program documentation
Partnership agreements and outcomes
Social impact measurement and evaluation
See This Criterion in Action
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