Appalachian Harvest Network

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?	Yes
Benefits provided to employees and their families?	Part-time/flex schedules (35% using) Telecommuting (20% using) Job-sharing (10% using) Retirement plan for full-time employees individual & family health insurance for full-time employees Paid vacation & sick leave Short-term disability Paid maternity & 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	Annual energy audit Energy efficiency policies 5-25% energy from renewables 5-25% energy from renewable onsite production Efficiency practices for transportation/distribution
Membership in association(s) that foster environmental stewardship?	USDA Organic, Forest Stewardship Council
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?	Written local purchasing strategy in place Banking: Majority of services provided by a local institution Supplies/services: Over 60% local