Ajddigue Women's Argan Cooperative

Social & Environmental Performance

Score:	Pass*
*According to the rating system of the B Survey, this enterprise did not qualify as a “beneficial corporation.”

Indicator	Findings
Social & Labor Stewardship
Established mechanism for worker representation in decision making/management?	Yes
Benefits provided to employees and their families?	Living wage to all part-time & full-time employees Paid sick leave Paid vacation Paid maternity leave Onsite childcare
Membership in associations that foster labor, community, or societal stewardship?	Fair trade certification
Environmental Stewardship
Are all sites of enterprise activity free of regulatory problems, liabilities, or fines for environmental issues?	Yes
Energy conservation or renewable energy practices	Energy usage measured annually Energy efficiency policies (Don’t know % saved last year)
Membership in association(s) that foster environmental stewardship?	Organic certification, fair trade certification
Local Economy Stewardship
Majority (over 50%) of enterprise ownership located in the same community as at least 2/3 of workforce?	Yes
Expenditures (other than labor) directed towards independent local suppliers?	Banking: Majority of services provided by a local institution Supplies/services: 60% of expenditures (other than labor)