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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?
  • Paid/unpaid medical sabbatical with job security
  • 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
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid maternity leave
Membership in associations that foster labor, community, or societal stewardship? No
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 efficiency policies
  • 5-25% energy from renewables
Membership in association(s) that foster environmental stewardship? USDA Organic
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: 20-40% of expenditures (other than labor)

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