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
5
Support for marginalized and underrepresented groups

Evidence Sources We Use

We only score based on verifiable, public evidence. For this criterion, we look at:

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Community impact reports and case studies
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DEI reports and progress metrics
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Accessibility program documentation
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Partnership agreements and outcomes
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Social impact measurement and evaluation

See This Criterion in Action

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