About Benchmark Asset Managers
Benchmark is an investment management company focused on sustainable investing. Competitive returns are achieved through rigorous financial analysis, social research, and risk management. Our experienced team of professionals are leaders in the field, and have deeply rooted experience within the sustainability community and socially responsible investing.
Benchmark became a Founding B Corporation because we believe it is best to lead by example.
At Benchmark we believe that the capital markets can be used as a powerful instrument for sustainable change and positive social impact while providing competitive investment returns. By providing investors with risk-adjusted, market-rate investments that are sustainably focused, the amount of capital available to address social and environmental issues expands significantly. Benchmark’s goal is to continue to lead the field of sustainable investing through the breadth of our investment products and continual innovation.
The Change We Seek®
Benchmark's mission is to provide wise counsel while finding and investing in companies that are making a positive impact on society and the environment.
• The Benchmark team is dedicated to addressing the serious environmental and social issues of our time through sustainable investing in capital markets. Our view of sustainability is comprehensive: environmental sustainable practices, social justice and freedom of expression are all part of a sustainable world. We strive to use the power of private capital to support and promote a just, sustainable world.
Founding B Corporation
Benchmark
- Product/Services: SRI Wealth Management
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- http://www.benchmarkam.com
Summary:
Certified: June 2007| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 15.3 | 86% |
| Employees » | 37.1 | 67% |
| Consumers » | 21.6 | 42% |
| Community » | 22.3 | 39% |
| Environment » | 11.4 | 60% |
| Composite B Score | 107.7 | 59% |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
2008 B Impact ReportEnvironment: >75% recycled office supplies; some facilities LEED Certified; >25% renewable energy; incentives to encouage low-impact commutes
Employees: all employees paid living wage; 100% individual/family health insurance premiums covered; 4+ weeks vacation; >3 weeks maternity leave; 3 weeks paternity leave
Community: >50% of employees are women; >20% of employees reside in low-income communities; >75% of employees take time off for community service; annual stakeholder meetings
