Corporate Inequality Benchmarking Across the United States and Europe

Overview

SustainoMetric supported Oxfam in developing and applying a structured framework to assess how major companies contribute to inequality.

The engagement began with the assessment of 200 leading US companies and was subsequently adapted for the European context, taking account of regional labour regulations, legal frameworks, and disclosure practices.

What SustainoMetric Delivered

• check_circle Co-developed the Corporate Inequality Index methodology, translating complex inequality concepts into robust, measurable, and evidence-based indicators.
• check_circle Conducted comprehensive company research, evidence collection, and performance assessments across key themes including pay and compensation, corporate governance, labour equity, and tax practices.
• check_circle Managed the end-to-end company engagement process, including formal comment periods, evidence validation, and score refinement based on corporate feedback.
• check_circle Adapted the benchmarking framework for European labour laws, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards, ensuring regional relevance and methodological consistency.
• check_circle Supported the production of public-facing reports and insights used by advocacy organisations, policymakers, investors, and the media to drive corporate accountability and informed decision-making.