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Company scoring explained

Compliance with the Scheme’s Company Code of Considerate Practice indicates that a registered company is achieving a standard of performance that is beyond statutory requirements.

In each of the eight sections of the Code it is possible to score between 1 and 5 points, with 3 indicating compliance. Half points may also be awarded in any of the sections.

Companies and sites are not only assessed for compliance with the Scheme’s Code, but also to identify any measures being taken by a company or its sites which are above and beyond these requirements. Where relevant, and practical, the report may indicate where improvements can be made through comments in bolded italic text. 

How the points are assessed:

In any section, 1 is major non-compliance.
In any section, 2 is minor non-compliance.
In any section, 3 is satisfactory compliance.
In any section, 4 rewards measures taken in excess of compliance.
In any section, 5 rewards exceptional and unique measures taken. 

Scoring 5 points 

  • 5 points are only given where a site is doing something exceptional and/or unique, as well as working to a very high standard.
  • A company that is doing everything to a very high standard will score 4.5.
  • There is no measure which will automatically score a 5.
  • Once a company has scored 5 in any category, performance must improve still further before a 5 can be awarded on any subsequent visits.  Performing to the same standard will achieve a 4.5.