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# Question Framework and Scoring System

Each ESG Pathway assessment question is designed to measure a specific, practical outcome aligned to one of the Environmental, Social, or Governance themes (or sub-themes). You’re not being judged on perfection — you’re being assessed on how far ESG practices have progressed across your organisation.

***This walkthrough uses a Digital Pathway question to show how scoring works. The same principles apply to ESG***.

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## Question Structure

Each question includes:

* ✅ A short title (e.g. *“Carbon Emissions Monitoring”*)
* 📄 A detailed **outcome statement** describing what good practice looks like
* 🔢 A scoring guide from **0 to 3**, linked to the maturity model
* 💡 Tooltips and examples (where relevant)
* 📝 Space for **supporting evidence** or comments

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## Scoring Breakdown

The scoring system uses a simple 0–3 scale:

* **0 – Not Considered**: No evidence of activity
* **1 – Defined**: Intent is clear, early-stage action visible
* **2 – Managed**: Practice is implemented and monitored
* **3 – Optimised**: Practice is embedded and continuously improved

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## Tips for Scoring

* ✅ Be honest — this is about **learning and progress**
* 📂 Use internal evidence or practical examples to support your choices
* 🧠 If uncertain, score conservatively and add comments for moderation
* 🔁 Aim for **consistency** across related questions


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