Fundacion Paraguaya's Financially Self-Sufficient Organic Farm School

Social & Environmental Performance

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

Indicator	Findings
Social & Labor Stewardship
Established mechanism for worker representation in decision making/management?	No established mechanism. Employees “sometimes” included in strategic management decisions.
Benefits provided to employees and their families?	Living wage to all part-time & full-time employees Retirement plan for full-time employees at least partially paid for by company Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Short-term disability Paid sick leave Paid vacation Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave
Membership in associations that foster labor, community, or societal stewardship?	None
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 5-25% from renewable sources
Membership in association(s) that foster environmental stewardship?	Not formally, but follows Grow Biointensive organic standards
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: 40-60% of expenditures (other than labor)