SCOIR Social Score™ Methodology
The SCOIR Social Score measures how well companies treat people, communities, and the environment. Think of it like a credit score, but for social responsibility.
How It Works (Simple Version)
We Collect Evidence
We scan news articles, company reports, regulatory filings, and social media to find information about a company's social practices.
AI Analyzes Each Finding
Our AI determines if each finding is positive (good practice) or negative (concern), how serious it is, and how reliable the source is.
We Calculate the Score
Each finding affects the score. Good news raises it, bad news lowers it. More serious issues have bigger impact. Recent events matter more than old ones.
You Get the Final Score
The final number (0-100) tells you at a glance how socially responsible a company is, with detailed evidence you can explore.
How Scores Are Calculated
The Simple Version
Every company starts at 70 points. Then we add or subtract points based on what we find:
What Affects the Impact?
Not all findings are equal. Here's what makes some matter more than others:
How Serious Is It?
A critical issue (like a major scandal) affects the score 7x more than a minor one.
How Reliable Is the Source?
Official sources are trusted more than social media posts.
How Recent Is It?
Recent events matter more than old ones. But serious issues stick around longer:
Real Example
Finding: "Company fined $10M for labor violations" (from SEC filing, 30 days ago)
Technical Formulas
For those who want the mathematical details:
Overall Score Formula
Individual Claim Impact
Time Decay Formula
Volume Normalization
Recency Weighting
Complete Calculation Example
Scenario: Company has 3 recent claims
What We Measure
We evaluate companies across six key areas of social responsibility:
People & Labor
Employee treatment, workplace safety, fair wages, and labor practices
Supply Chain & Human Rights
Supplier ethics, human rights due diligence, and sourcing practices
Community Impact
Local community relations, philanthropy, and social investment
Product & Customer Harm
Product safety, customer welfare, and responsible marketing
Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination efforts
Governance Ethics
Business ethics, anti-corruption, transparency, and accountability
Where We Get Our Information
We trust some sources more than others. Here's how we weight different types of information:
How Serious Is It?
Not all issues are equal. We categorize findings by how serious they are:
1x
Minor issues or improvements
2x
Moderate concerns or achievements
4x
Significant impact or risk
7x
Severe violations or breakthroughs
How Confident Are We?
The more data we have, the more confident we are in the score. Here's what each level means:
HIGH Confidence
≥25 claims and ≥5 high-quality sources in the past year
MEDIUM Confidence
≥10 claims and ≥2 high-quality sources in the past year
LOW Confidence
Limited data available for comprehensive assessment
What Do the Scores Mean?
Strong social responsibility practices. These companies are leaders in treating employees, communities, and the environment well.
Generally positive social impact with room for improvement. Most companies fall in this range.
Mixed record on social responsibility. Some good practices, but also some concerns.
Significant concerns about social practices. Multiple issues identified.
Serious social responsibility issues identified. Major violations or patterns of concern.
Fair Scoring
We make sure companies with lots of media coverage don't automatically score worse. Think of it like this: a company that gets 100 news articles shouldn't be penalized just for being in the spotlight more than a smaller company.
This ensures fair comparison regardless of company size or media attention.
Disclaimer: The SCOIR Social Score is provided for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment or business decisions. While we strive for accuracy, our data collection and AI analysis may contain errors. Always conduct your own due diligence.