The Scorecard: Structure, Indicators, and Scoring System The tool is divided into three major sections, representing the Protect, Respect, and Remedy pillars of the UNGP BHR. Each major section contains a set of indicators anchored on the rai principles. There are 20 indicators overall. Scoring for each sub-indicator will follow the all-or-nothing method – i.e., companies which meet the criteria will be rated with the corresponding full score for the indicator, while those who do not satisfy the criteria will be provided with a score of zero for that indicator only. Investments will be scored based on a 100-point system. Indicators in the Protect section accrue to a total of 45 points. This section contains indicators on the security of rural communities’ rights to land and tenure. It covers basic requirements for initiating and operating responsible investments, and assesses provisions in contracts entered into by investors and rural stakeholders. Finally, the Protect section also probes into investors’ sustainable use of resources. The Respect section is composed of indicators that measure investors’ recognition of the rights of people in the community. Sub-indicators look into whether negotiations and consultations were transparent and non-coercive. The section also inspects whether investors respect customary/indigenous practices, sites that are important to the communities, livelihood security, and community cohesion. Maximum scores under this section add up to another 45 points. Lastly, the Remedy section equivalent to 10 points, is composed of an indicator on accessible grievance mechanisms and on adequate compensation. While no less important, this section is equivalent to the least points. This was a deliberate decision on the part of CSO partners, for it is recognized that sufficient protection and respect for human and land rights would lessen or eliminate complaints, violations, and the need for corresponding remedies. The tool also contains a column on remarks for assessors, for short, qualitative statements on the justification for the points they have awarded to the company, per indicator. Indicators per major section and the identified sources of data to objectively assess the criteria are listed below. For each indicator, communities would also be consulted for their testimonies on whether the safeguards enshrined in the companies’ policies are manifested on the ground, or whether the investors 90 Upholding Land Rights amidst the Land Rush