Better The World

About Better The World

Better The World helps organizations develop engaging fundraising and corporate social responsibility programs. Their team combines technology, social innovation, and business school rigor to deliver programs that build awareness, increase participation and maximize social impact.

We became a B Corp to make a public declaration and legally embedded our commitment to social responsibility in our governance and operations and secure the trust of our customers, users, stakeholders and business partners.

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Better the World provides a full range of services (Research, Strategy and Program Design, Campaign Planning, Web Design and Development) and technology platforms (CSR Platforms and Social Fundraising Platforms) to help their clients launch high impact programs that will engage all of their stakeholders. Better The World is proud to be the first internationally certified B Corporation and shares B Corp vision of using the power of business to solve social problems.

The Change We Seek™

The change they seek is an environment where doing good and making money becomes the normal way to do business. They believe that innovation & technology provides an ideal platform for companies, non-profits, and individuals to work together to drive significant social change. They help organizations raise awareness and maximize their impact on issues ranging from global literacy to community development.

As a company, they are committed to their mission to use technology for positive social change. They're also committed to using local, socially beneficial and environmentally sustainable suppliers in their operations. Whenever possible, they try to give back - their team is encouraged to volunteer with organizations that are in need of their skills.

Founding Canadian
B Corporation

Better The World

  • Industry: IT Software & Services
  • Product/Services: CSR Consulting and digital fundraising platforms.
  • Location: Toronto, ON, CAN
  • http://www.bettertheworld.com

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Summary:

Certified: February 2009
  Points Earned % Points Available
Accountability » 11.3 75%
Employees » 42.2 70%
Consumers » 45 100%
Community » 43.3 62%
Environment » 7.4 39%
Composite B Score 149.2
  • >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
  • >60% points available = Area of excellence

Highlights:

From B Impact Assessment

Environment: >75% recycled office supplies; >25% of carbon inventory offset

Employees: 100% of individual/family health insurance premiums covered; 6+ weeks maternity leave; 3 weeks vacation time; employees always included in strategic management decisions

Community: >20% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >5% of net profits given to charitable institutions; employees allowed time off for community service

Consumer: BSR affiliated

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