Swanton Berry Farm

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 (20% using) Job-sharing (0% using) Paid/unpaid medical sabbatical
Membership in associations that foster labor, community, or societal stewardship?	United Farm Workers (Part of AFL-CIO)
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% energy from renewable sources <5% energy from renewable onsite production
Membership in association(s) that foster environmental stewardship?	USDA Organic, California Certified Organic Farmers
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