How to use this tool
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1Decide who will complete the auditIndividually (30 min), in pairs (45 min), or as a workshop of 4–6 staff including a woman in a site role (60–90 min, most accurate).
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2Score each item from 0 to 3Work through all eight sections honestly — a policy on paper that is not lived in practice does not score full marks.
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3Review the heatmapSection subtotals auto-populate. The heatmap shows strengths and gaps at a glance.
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4Select three priority actionsChoose three actions from the lowest-scoring items and complete the action shortlist at the bottom.
Scoring scale
0
Not in place
No evidence this exists.
No evidence this exists.
1
Emerging
Informal, not consistent.
Informal, not consistent.
2
In place
Formal, applied across most of the company.
Formal, applied across most of the company.
3
Embedded
Consistent, reviewed, led from the top.
Consistent, reviewed, led from the top.
Heatmap & Overall Score
Section subtotals are calculated automatically as you score each item.
0–3 Urgent
4–6 Gap
7–9 Developing
10–12 Strong
Overall Total
Complete the audit to see your maturity band.
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Action Shortlist
From the lowest-scoring items, choose three actions for the next 90 days.
Recommended cadence · Run a full audit annually. Between audits, a short quarterly check on the three priority actions maintains momentum.