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The White Dog Cafe

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?	Part-time/flex work schedules (30% using) 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 Paid sick leave Paid vacation Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Counseling services
Membership in associations that foster labor, community, or societal stewardship?	Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (BALLE network); GreenAmerica; Social Venture Network; Chefs Collaborative
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% saved last year) >50% energy from renewable sources 5-25% energy from renewable onsite production
Membership in association(s) that foster environmental stewardship?	Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (BALLE network); Social Venture Network; Chefs Collaborative
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?	Supplies/services: 60+% of expenditures (other than labor)

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