Index Concepts

JUST Capital is dedicated to demonstrating how just business - defined by the priorities of the American public - is better business. Our Index Concepts deliver actionable intelligence for companies and investors, demonstrating how market-leading stakeholder engagement drives superior returns.

The Indexes track the performance of companies scoring in the top 20% of JUST Capital products - the annual Rankings or the JUST Jobs Scorecard - and compares performance against Russell 1000 benchmarks. 

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Communities

To assess a company's impact on the communities in which it operates at home and abroad, JUST measures whether it (1) creates jobs in the U.S., (2) supports human rights in the supply chain, and (3) gives back to local communities.

Communities Concepts

Communities Leaders

The Communities Leaders index concept takes the top 20% of Russell 1000 companies in JUST's annual Rankings that are focused on their Communities. This concept highlights the performance and impact of investing in companies that prioritize the U.S. communities where they operate.

Our data set includes a company's commitment to building just employment pipelines, creating jobs in the U.S., prioritizing human rights across its supply chain, spending with diverse suppliers, and more.

Cumulative Returns since Dec 31 2021
As Of Communities Leaders Russell 1000 Equal Weighted Index
02-21-2025 26.16% 10.88%

Performance

Communities Leaders   Russell 1000 Equal Weighted Index

Sector Active Exposures vs. the Russell 1000 Equal Weighted Index

Communities Leaders

Jobs Leaders

The Jobs Leaders index concept takes the top 20% of Russell 1000 companies in JUST's annual Rankings that create jobs in the U.S.. This concept highlights the performance and impact of investing in companies that prioritize job creation within the communities in which they operate.

Our data set tracks corporate performance across six data points, including the Percent and Number of U.S. Jobs Created, apprenticeship Programs, veteran hiring policies, re-entry policies, and fair chance hiring.

Cumulative Returns since Dec 31 2021
As Of Jobs Leaders Russell 1000 Equal Weighted Index
02-21-2025 25.31% 10.88%

Performance

Jobs Leaders   Russell 1000 Equal Weighted Index

Sector Active Exposures vs. the Russell 1000 Equal Weighted Index

Jobs Leaders

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