Infrastructure that has social value and leaves no one behind

Infrastructure reaches its full potential when it creates social value and delivers broader social outcomes, rather than just engineering outputs.

The social sustainability module guarantees that projects meet social needs, promote gender equality, encourage community engagement, and uphold health and safety standards.

Key metrics:

• Inclusive design and implementation: Tracking the extent to which the project design and implementation took into account the needs of gender, people with disabilities, and vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.
• Job generated: Measuring employment opportunities during both the implementation and operational phases of the project.
• Public consultation: Monitoring the level of citizen and community engagement.
• Construction materials testing: Tracking construction materials tests performed during project implementation.
• Indigenous land: Comparing project location with indigenous areas will yield insights that inform decision-making.

Prioritising social impact in infrastructure investments leads to greater inclusivity and alignment with the needs of diverse communities, reducing inequality and health and safety risks.

Technical guidance on how to implement the data points can be found here.