About Agebest Basics
At Agebest Basics® we produce natural, healthful products that we know will make a qualitative difference in the lives of those who use them. We believe strongly in a healthy lifestyle over an endless chain of treatment. We encourage vitality through prevention, not intervention.
To "B" or not to "B" - there was no question.
The single most important thing to us is the health and wellness of our customers. Each and every one, whether a retailer or individual, is a valuable jewel and is treated as such. Therefore it is with intention, which we define as “the alignment of our worldly actions with our inner values,” that we produce and sell only natural, healthful products that we know will make a qualitative difference in our customers’ lives.
The Change We Seek™
We are not another “me too” company – we do something no one else does. Our scientists test and process our raw ingredients using proprietary techniques that isolate, concentrate, and dry the active substances in each ingredient so they have more bioavailability. This means they can be more effectively used by one’s body.
• Our products are based on current medical and scientific findings and developed by our scientists, a natural products chemist and food scientist. We use GRAS ("generally recognized as safe") food ingredients, and our products never contain synthetic chemical substances. We opt for organic, wild-crafted and sustainably family-farmed ingredient choices whenever possible.
• Agebest Basics® is committed to being the change we want to see in the world - an ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible business committed to what we like to call Enlightened Capitalism™ . This new business paradigm is driven not solely by the pursuit of profits, but by being mindful of our customers, employees, suppliers, retailers, community, and the environment. To that end, we became a certified B Corporation, we purchase carbon offsets to lighten our carbon footprint from a company called Native Energy, and we use 100% recycled and recyclable paper, packaging, and glass.
Agebest Basics
- Industry: Consumer Goods - Other
- Product/Services: Natural Supplements
- Location: Kentfield, CA
- http://www.agebestbasics.com
Summary:
Certified: June 2008| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Environment » | 9 | 71% |
| Employees » | 23.6 | 75% |
| Community » | 31.4 | 45% |
| Consumers » | 10.7 | 17% |
| Leadership » | 21.8 | 93% |
| Composite B Score | 96.5 | 60% |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
2008 B Impact ReportEnvironment: >51% of office supplies come from recycled materials; >5% of energy comes from renewable sources
Employees: 100% individual/family health insurance premiums paid by the company; 6+ weeks paid maternity leave for full-time employees
Community >50% of company’s ownership located in same community as at least 2/3 of the workforce; >60% of expenditures directed towards independent suppliers
