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Cargills (Ceylon) PLC


Social & Environmental Performance

B Corporation Report Card

 

Score: Pass*
*According to the B Survey rating system, this enterprise qualifies as a “Beneficial Corporation”

 

 Additional Indicators

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/unpaid medical sabbatical with job security
  • Retirement plan for full-time employees at least partially paid for
  • by company
  • Health insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Counseling services
Membership in associations that foster labor, community, or societal stewardship? Employers Federation, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, National Chamber of Commerce
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 (5-9% energy saved last year due to policies)
  • 1-5% from renewable sources
Membership in association(s) that foster environmental stewardship? ISO 14001
Local Economy Stewardship
Majority (over 50%) of enterprise ownership located in the same community as at least 2/3 of workforce? No
Expenditures (other than labor) directed towards independent local suppliers?
  • Banking: Majority of services provided by a local institution
  • Supplies/services: 20-40%  of expenditures (other than labor)

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