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Local Hiring

Local Hiring Badge

What is the JUICE Local Hiring Badge?

The Local Hiring badge is a JUICE organisation badge awarded to companies that hire at least one person from the local community — the village or neighborhood the business operates in.

At a glance

Badge Type: Organisation Badge
Pillar: PEOPLE
Brand Type: Restaurants, cafés & bars
UN SDG: SDG 3, SDG 12, SDG 13

Requirement for this badge

Hire at least one person from the local community — small scale, from the village or neighborhood

Impact

Creates local employment opportunities
Supports inclusive and sustainable economic growth
Improves income and livelihood for community members
Expands job access for local and often underserved populations
Reduces economic inequality between urban and local communities
Strengthens local community resilience and development
Supports stable, sustainable community economies

UN SDG

SDG 3 — Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
SDG 12 — Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
SDG 13 — Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Last updated on 10 September, 2026