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Ethical Business Scoring Calculator

Self Assessment Scoring Calculator

Good for People

Good for the Planet

Last updated: 30/07/2024

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Metrics and Scoring

To provide a comprehensive evaluation of businesses based on ethical criteria, the rating scale needs to be detailed and transparent. Below is an elaboration on the rating scale, including specific metrics and scoring guidelines.

Product Quality

  • 5 (Excellent): Products consistently meet or exceed the highest quality standards. Rigorous quality control processes are in place.
  • 4 (Very Good): Products are high quality with occasional minor issues. Quality control is generally strong.
  • 3 (Good): Products are of acceptable quality with some variability. Basic quality control processes are followed.
  • 2 (Fair): Products have noticeable quality issues. Quality control processes are inconsistent.
  • 1 (Poor): Products frequently have significant quality issues. Quality control is poor or nonexistent.

Transparency

  • 5 (Excellent): Full transparency about product ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing processes.
  • 4 (Very Good): High level of transparency, but with some minor gaps in information.
  • 3 (Good): Adequate transparency, with some important information missing.
  • 2 (Fair): Limited transparency, with critical information not disclosed.
  • 1 (Poor): No transparency; information about ingredients and sourcing is not available.

Health Impact

  • 5 (Excellent): Products are exceptionally beneficial to health, with no harmful chemicals or additives.
  • 4 (Very Good): Products are generally beneficial, with minimal use of potentially harmful substances.
  • 3 (Good): Products are safe, but may include some non-harmful synthetic ingredients.
  • 2 (Fair): Products contain some potentially harmful substances.
  • 1 (Poor): Products are harmful to health, containing significant amounts of harmful chemicals.

Customer Satisfaction

  • 5 (Excellent): Very high customer satisfaction with overwhelmingly positive reviews.
  • 4 (Very Good): High customer satisfaction with mostly positive reviews.
  • 3 (Good): Moderate customer satisfaction with a mix of positive and neutral reviews.
  • 2 (Fair): Low customer satisfaction with frequent complaints.
  • 1 (Poor): Very low customer satisfaction with numerous negative reviews.

Environmental Impact

  • 5 (Excellent): Minimal environmental impact with comprehensive sustainability practices.
  • 4 (Very Good): Low environmental impact with strong sustainability practices.
  • 3 (Good): Moderate environmental impact with some sustainability practices.
  • 2 (Fair): High environmental impact with few sustainability practices.
  • 1 (Poor): Very high environmental impact with no sustainability practices.

Sustainable Practices

  • 5 (Excellent): Extensive use of sustainable sourcing and production methods.
  • 4 (Very Good): High use of sustainable methods with minor gaps.
  • 3 (Good): Moderate use of sustainable methods.
  • 2 (Fair): Limited use of sustainable methods.
  • 1 (Poor): No use of sustainable methods.

Waste Management

  • 5 (Excellent): Excellent waste management practices with high recycling and reduction rates.
  • 4 (Very Good): Good waste management practices with effective recycling and reduction.
  • 3 (Good): Adequate waste management practices with moderate recycling.
  • 2 (Fair): Poor waste management practices with low recycling.
  • 1 (Poor): No waste management practices.

Carbon Footprint

  • 5 (Excellent): Very low carbon footprint with comprehensive reduction strategies.
  • 4 (Very Good): Low carbon footprint with significant reduction strategies.
  • 3 (Good): Moderate carbon footprint with some reduction strategies.
  • 2 (Fair): High carbon footprint with few reduction strategies.
  • 1 (Poor): Very high carbon footprint with no reduction strategies.

Submit Your Score:

Once you have completed your self-assessment, please take a screenshot of your score and submit below:

On a Mac:

  1. Capture Entire Screen:

    • Press Command + Shift + 3.
    • The screenshot will be saved directly to your desktop.

  2. Capture a Selected Portion:

    • Press Command + Shift + 4.
    • Your cursor will turn into a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
    • The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.

On a Windows PC:

  1. Capture Entire Screen:

    • Press PrtScn (Print Screen).
    • This captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard. You can paste it into an application like Paint or Word using Ctrl + V.

  2. Capture Active Window:

    • Press Alt + PrtScn.
    • This captures the currently active window and copies it to the clipboard. Paste it into an application using Ctrl + V.

  3. Capture Selected Portion (Windows 10 and later):

    • Press Windows + Shift + S.
    • Your screen will dim, and your cursor will turn into a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
    • The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard, and you can paste it using Ctrl + V.

  4. Capture and Save Automatically (Windows 10 and later):

    • Press Windows + PrtScn.
    • This captures the entire screen and automatically saves the screenshot in the “Screenshots” folder inside your “Pictures” library.

What to Expect After Submitting Your Score:

  1. Vetting Call: One of our team members will reach out to schedule a vetting call with you.

  2. Verification Process: During the call, we’ll ask you to provide evidence supporting the self-assessment score you submitted.

  3. Next Steps: Once we’ve reviewed your score, we’ll guide you through creating an account and uploading your products to the platform.

Rating Scale

Our mission is to connect ethical suppliers with buyers who value sustainability, transparency, and social responsibility. To ensure we uphold the highest standards, we evaluate businesses based on three key criteria: Good for You, Good for the Business, and Good for the Planet.

To provide a comprehensive evaluation of businesses based on ethical criteria, the rating scale needs to be detailed and transparent. Below is an elaboration on the rating scale, including specific metrics and scoring guidelines.

Metrics and Scoring

1. Good for You

Product Quality

  • 5 (Excellent): Products consistently meet or exceed the highest quality standards. Rigorous quality control processes are in place.
  • 4 (Very Good): Products are high quality with occasional minor issues. Quality control is generally strong.
  • 3 (Good): Products are of acceptable quality with some variability. Basic quality control processes are followed.
  • 2 (Fair): Products have noticeable quality issues. Quality control processes are inconsistent.
  • 1 (Poor): Products frequently have significant quality issues. Quality control is poor or nonexistent.

Transparency

  • 5 (Excellent): Full transparency about product ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing processes.
  • 4 (Very Good): High level of transparency, but with some minor gaps in information.
  • 3 (Good): Adequate transparency, with some important information missing.
  • 2 (Fair): Limited transparency, with critical information not disclosed.
  • 1 (Poor): No transparency; information about ingredients and sourcing is not available.

Health Impact

  • 5 (Excellent): Products are exceptionally beneficial to health, with no harmful chemicals or additives.
  • 4 (Very Good): Products are generally beneficial, with minimal use of potentially harmful substances.
  • 3 (Good): Products are safe, but may include some non-harmful synthetic ingredients.
  • 2 (Fair): Products contain some potentially harmful substances.
  • 1 (Poor): Products are harmful to health, containing significant amounts of harmful chemicals.

Customer Satisfaction

  • 5 (Excellent): Very high customer satisfaction with overwhelmingly positive reviews.
  • 4 (Very Good): High customer satisfaction with mostly positive reviews.
  • 3 (Good): Moderate customer satisfaction with a mix of positive and neutral reviews.
  • 2 (Fair): Low customer satisfaction with frequent complaints.
  • 1 (Poor): Very low customer satisfaction with numerous negative reviews.

2. Good for the Planet

Environmental Impact

  • 5 (Excellent): Minimal environmental impact with comprehensive sustainability practices.
  • 4 (Very Good): Low environmental impact with strong sustainability practices.
  • 3 (Good): Moderate environmental impact with some sustainability practices.
  • 2 (Fair): High environmental impact with few sustainability practices.
  • 1 (Poor): Very high environmental impact with no sustainability practices.

Sustainable Practices

  • 5 (Excellent): Extensive use of sustainable sourcing and production methods.
  • 4 (Very Good): High use of sustainable methods with minor gaps.
  • 3 (Good): Moderate use of sustainable methods.
  • 2 (Fair): Limited use of sustainable methods.
  • 1 (Poor): No use of sustainable methods.

Waste Management

  • 5 (Excellent): Excellent waste management practices with high recycling and reduction rates.
  • 4 (Very Good): Good waste management practices with effective recycling and reduction.
  • 3 (Good): Adequate waste management practices with moderate recycling.
  • 2 (Fair): Poor waste management practices with low recycling.
  • 1 (Poor): No waste management practices.

Carbon Footprint

  • 5 (Excellent): Very low carbon footprint with comprehensive reduction strategies.
  • 4 (Very Good): Low carbon footprint with significant reduction strategies.
  • 3 (Good): Moderate carbon footprint with some reduction strategies.
  • 2 (Fair): High carbon footprint with few reduction strategies.
  • 1 (Poor): Very high carbon footprint with no reduction strategies.