B.1.    The company actively supports initiatives for social and infrastructure community development including, among others, education, health, and sanitation.

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Linkages to the local community should exceed employment and economic growth through the development of the business.  Opportunities should be undertaken on a regular basis to provide resources, education, training, financial assistance, or in-kind support for initiatives in accordance with community priorities to improve the local livelihoods, thereby engendering community support for operations and creating a better customer experience. 

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Potential Indicators

•    Percentage of annual gross income contributed to local* community
     for public benefit through commercial, in-kind, or pro bono
     engagement

•    Plan developed in collaboration with community (yes/no)