Companies in the Russel 1000 are ranked based on their treatment of five key stakeholders: Workers, Communities, Customers, Shareholders, and the Environment. JUST Capital surveys and polls a cross-section of ordinary Americans and asks them how important they view the following nineteen issues and business behaviors in evaluating a companys interaction with their stakeholders. Workers o Pays a fair, livable wage o Acts ethically at the leadership level o Cultivates a diverse and inclusive workplace o Protects worker health and safety o Provides benefits and work-life balance Communities o Upholds human rights standards across the supply chain o Creates jobs in the U.S. o Makes products that do not harm o Supports local communities Customers o Protects customer privacy o Treats customers fairly o Contributes to community development o Communicates transparently Shareholders o Invests in workforce training o Prioritizes value creation for all stakeholders o Generates return for investors Environment o Minimizes pollution o Helps combat climate change o Develops and supports sustainable products

1) From the list above, choose three issues that you feel are the most important in evaluating a companys just behavior. Explain why you feel these issuers are most important. b. From the list above, choose two issues that you feel are the least important in evaluating a companys just behavior. Explain why you feel these issuers are least important.