Scoring is the fundamental tool that is used to measure Corporate benchmarks, assessments, indexes, ratings and rankings. In this article, we will see the scoring methodology of 5 initiatives
Introduction
SPOTT uses a detailed framework of indicators and scoring criteria to assess palm oil producers, processors and traders on their public disclosure regarding their organisation, policies and practices related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices. This ensures a fair and consistent approach to assessing all companies on SPOTT. To gain points, a company must make the required information publicly available on its website; within its annual reports, sustainability reports, presentations or other public documents; on the websites of its parent company and/or subsidiaries (if applicable), or on specific third-party platforms (“External sources”).
SPOTT classifies indicators according to the following categories: Organisation, Policy and Practice. Within the practice category, SPOTT differentiates between data that is self-reported by companies and data that is externally verified.
In total there are 191 indicators and some samples are given below
Total Score
Percentage of points out of 191.
Score by disclosure type: Organisation (39 indicators), Policy (76 indicators) and Practice (76 indicators)
Introduction
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s (‘WGEA’ or ‘Agency’) Gender Equality Diagnostic Tool (Diagnostic Tool) helps you to analyse the status of gender equality and pinpoint gender equality gaps within your organisation. It can be used with the Gender Equality Strategy Guide (the Guide) to assist with the development of a strategy for addressing inequalities. You can use this tool before you develop your overarching strategy or as part of a regular review process.
Begin by using the scoring process in this Diagnostic Tool to identify gender equality focus areas to prioritise. These may be areas that are relevant to your organisation that have a lower total score (indicating that there is still plenty of work to do). Use your judgement to determine where you should focus your actions. Use the scoring outcomes as a checklist and focus on developing goals and objectives in the areas where you would like to make improvements.
Focus Area 1 - Strategic alignment of gender equality and business priorities
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SCORE |
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| A |
Does your organisation have a current gender equality policy? |
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NO = 0 points
YES for A = 1 point each
YES for B = 2 points each
YES for C = 3 points each
YES for D = 4 points each |
| B |
Does your organisation have a current gender equality strategy? |
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| B |
Does your organisation hold regular gender equality events to profile your policy or strategy and planning process? |
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| C |
Is your gender equality strategy incorporated into your broader business strategy? |
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| C | Does your gender equality strategy have a dedicated budget? |
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| D |
Does your organisation conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of your gender equality strategy? |
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| D |
Does your organisation report publicly on its performance against its time-specific gender equality objectives? |
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| TOTAL SCORE |
0 |
There are in total 17 Focus Areas like the one mentioned above. The Overall Scorecard will the addition of all the scores in the 17 Focus areas.
Analysis of Results
| OVERALL SCORE |
WHERE YOU ARE |
| 19 or less (or mostly ‘yes’ in A questions) |
MEETING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – it is important to be compliant with Agency reporting. However, moving beyond minimum requirements will help deliver positive change for employees and the organisation. |
| 20 – 87 (or mostly ‘yes’ in A and B questions) |
ACTIVE – at this level employing a strategic approach will help turn ideas into actions. Clearly communicating your commitment to promoting gender equality will help gain employee support and prepare for the change process. |
| 88 – 183 (or mostly ‘yes’ in A, B and C questions) |
STRATEGIC – you have successfully created an organisation-wide alignment between gender equality and business priorities. |
| 184 or more (or mostly ‘yes’ in all the questions) |
LEADING PRACTICE – you have comprehensively addressed gender equality within your organisation, from compliance to an integrated and strategic approach. There is always more to do. The next step might involve reaching out through your networks, partners and even your customers to share your practice and help them to improve if they need to. |
Having completed the diagnosis process, you have done the work to identify areas where your organisation can focus on promoting gender equality.
Access to Seeds Index
Introduction
Overview of the measurement areas: The index will measure company activity in the six areas that are considered key for increasing access to quality seeds of improved varieties for smallholder farmers in the index regions. A: Governance and strategy B: Genetic resources and intellectual property (IP) management C: Research and development (R&D) D: Seed production E: Marketing and sales F: Capacity building
The index measures and compares the efforts of the world’s leading seed companies to enhance the productivity of smallholder farmers. Matching the expectations of stakeholders in and around the seed industry with company performance helps to clarify the role of the industry. It also brings transparency to the contributions of individual companies. Index findings contribute to an informed dialogue on how companies can step up their efforts.