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Verification Hierarchy Overview

RippleCore uses multi-level verification to ensure evidence quality and audit readiness across all modules.

Kindness & Recognition

Levels 1-5Self-reported → External validation

Volunteer Management

Levels 30-100Basic → Supervisor confirmed

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Kindness & Recognition (Levels 1-5)

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Verification Levels

  • Level 1: Self-Reported
  • Level 2: Peer Acknowledged
  • Level 3: Manager Verified
  • Level 4: HR Documented
  • Level 5: External Validated
Requirements: Employee logs act, no additional verificationAudit Weight: 30%Time to Log: 15 secondsUse Cases:
  • Quick daily logging
  • Personal reflection
  • Internal culture tracking
Example:
"Helped Sarah debug a TypeScript error"
- Logged by: John
- Verification: Self-reported
- Audit confidence: 30%
Framework Value:
  • B-Corp: Partial credit (30%)
  • CSRD: Acceptable for internal metrics
  • Section 172: Demonstrates culture, limited audit weight

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Verification Distribution Analysis

Typical organization (healthy culture): 
Total Kindness Acts: 702
├─ Level 1 (Self):      119 (17%) ████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
├─ Level 2 (Peer):      357 (51%) ██████████████████░░
├─ Level 3 (Manager):   182 (26%) ███████████░░░░░░░░░
├─ Level 4 (HR):         35 (5%)  ██░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
└─ Level 5 (External):    9 (1%)  ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░

Weighted Average: 2.3/5
Target for B-Corp: 3.0+
Optimization opportunity: Move 20% from Level 1 → Level 2 (peer confirmation)

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Volunteer Management (Levels 30-100)

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Verification Levels

  • Level 30: Basic Check-In/Out
  • Level 50: GPS Verified
  • Level 70: QR Code Verified
  • Level 90: Photo Evidence
  • Level 100: Supervisor Confirmed
Requirements: Time tracking onlyAudit Weight: 30%Time to Log: 10 seconds (check-in) + 5 seconds (check-out)Workflow:
  1. Employee checks into volunteer opportunity
  2. No GPS or QR verification
  3. Manual check-out when complete
  4. Hours calculated automatically
Example:
Community Garden Cleanup
- Check-in: 9:00 AM (manual)
- Check-out: 12:00 PM (manual)
- Hours: 3.0
- Verification: Level 30 (basic)
- Audit confidence: 30%
Framework Value:
  • Social Value Act: Low proxy value (£10-15/hour)
  • B-Corp: Minimal credit
  • CSRD: Acceptable for S3 with caveats

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Verification Distribution Analysis

Typical organization (strong volunteer program): 
Total Volunteer Hours: 3,750
├─ Level 30 (Basic):       562 hrs (15%) ████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
├─ Level 50 (GPS):       1,500 hrs (40%) ████████████████░░░░
├─ Level 70 (QR):        1,125 hrs (30%) ████████████░░░░░░░░
├─ Level 90 (Photo):       412 hrs (11%) ████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
└─ Level 100 (Supervisor): 151 hrs (4%)  ██░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░

Weighted Average: 62/100
Target for Social Value: 70+
Optimization opportunity: Promote QR code usage to move Level 50 → Level 70

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Verification Optimization Strategies

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Increase Manager Verification (Kindness)

Goal: Move from 26% → 40% manager-verified kindness acts
1

Weekly Manager Digest

Automated email every Monday:
  • Lists unverified kindness acts from team
  • One-tap approval links
  • Recognition suggestions
Impact: +10% manager verification in 4 weeks
2

Gamification

“Verification Champion” badge for managers:
  • 80% verification rate
  • Displayed on manager profile
  • Monthly leaderboard
Impact: +5% manager verification through competition
3

1-on-1 Meeting Integration

Add to meeting agendas:
  • Review team’s kindness acts
  • Discuss and verify during 1-on-1s
  • Strengthens manager-employee connection
Impact: +5% verification + improved relationships
Expected Result: 2.3 → 2.8 weighted average (B-Corp threshold achieved)

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Promote QR Check-In (Volunteer)

Goal: Move from 30% → 50% QR-verified volunteer hours
1

QR Code Printouts

Provide materials for all events:
  • Pre-generated QR codes
  • Print-ready posters
  • Table tents for indoor events
Impact: +15% QR usage immediately
2

Event Organizer Training

Training program:
  • How to generate QR codes
  • Best practices for displaying codes
  • Troubleshooting GPS issues
Impact: +10% QR usage from better implementation
3

Mobile App Optimization

Improve UX:
  • Faster camera access
  • Auto-scan on camera open
  • Offline QR validation
Impact: +5% usage from reduced friction
Expected Result: 62 → 75 weighted average (Social Value Act premium achieved)

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Photo Evidence Campaign

Goal: Increase photo evidence from 45% → 60%
1

Monthly Photo Contest

Engagement activity:
  • Best volunteer impact photo
  • Employee voting
  • Winner featured in newsletter
  • Small prize (£50 charity donation in winner’s name)
Impact: +10% photo uploads through incentive
2

Auto-Prompt

App behavior:
  • Prompt for photo after volunteer check-out
  • “Share your impact” messaging
  • Easy camera access (one tap)
Impact: +5% through reminder prompting
3

Impact Story Showcase

Recognition program:
  • Showcase top photos in company communications
  • Include in compliance reports
  • Share on social media (with permission)
Impact: +5% through visibility and recognition
Expected Result: 45% → 65% photo evidence (exceeds 60% target)

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Framework-Specific Requirements

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B-Corp Verification Standards

Minimum for full credit:
  • Kindness: Level 3 (manager verified)
  • Volunteer: Level 70 (QR verified)
Current gap analysis: 
Current state:
- 26% kindness at Level 3+
- 45% volunteer at Level 70+

Target state:
- 40% kindness at Level 3+ (needed for 92+ B-Corp score)
- 60% volunteer at Level 70+ (needed for community points)

Action: Implement manager digest + QR promotion campaigns

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Social Value Act Requirements

Minimum for proxy value:
  • Volunteer: Level 50 (GPS verified)
  • Higher levels = higher £/hour value
Proxy value multipliers: 
Level 30: £10-15/hour (basic time tracking)
Level 50: £15-20/hour (GPS verified)
Level 70: £20-25/hour (QR verified)
Level 90: £25-30/hour (photo evidence)
Level 100: £30-35/hour (supervisor confirmed)
Optimization for procurement:
  • Focus on Level 70+ (QR code)
  • Photo evidence adds £5-10/hour
  • Supervisor confirmation maximizes value

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CSRD Assurance Levels

Limited assurance:
  • Acceptable: Level 1-2 (kindness), Level 30-50 (volunteer)
  • Sufficient for first CSRD report
Reasonable assurance:
  • Required: Level 3+ (kindness), Level 70+ (volunteer)
  • Photo evidence recommended
  • Needed for “high quality” audit opinion
Current state vs. target: 
Current: 68% audit confidence (limited assurance ✅)
Target: 80% audit confidence (reasonable assurance)

Gap: Need +12% weighted verification improvement
Action: Manager verification + QR promotion + photo campaign

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Verification Quality Metrics

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Real-Time Monitoring

Admin → Analytics → Verification Quality

Kindness Quality Score

Current: 2.3/5 (68% confidence)Distribution: 17% L1, 51% L2, 26% L3, 6% L4-5

Volunteer Quality Score

Current: 62/100 (62% confidence)Distribution: 15% L30, 40% L50, 30% L70, 15% L90-100

Photo Evidence Rate

Current: 45% overall
  • Kindness: 45% (316/702)
  • Volunteer: 56% (142/254)

Manager Engagement

Current: 26% approval rateTarget: 40% (B-Corp threshold)

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Department Benchmarking

Compare verification quality across departments:
DepartmentKindness AvgVolunteer AvgPhoto RateAction
Marketing2.8/572/10058%✅ Role model
Engineering2.3/565/10048%🟡 Encourage photos
Sales1.9/555/10035%🔴 Manager training needed
Operations2.1/558/10040%🟡 QR promotion
Insight: Marketing’s practices can be replicated in other departments

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Next Steps

Compliance Frameworks

Understand framework-specific verification requirements

Evidence Packaging

Export verification trails for audit

ESG Champion Guide

Optimize verification strategy for compliance

Employee Guide

Help employees understand verification options
Questions? For verification optimization consulting: support@ripplecore.co.uk