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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Brenthaven
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Brenthaven is the trusted leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance cases for your mobile technology. All Brenthaven cases come with a 100% lifetime guarantee and feature superior protection systems that keep you connected to your digital lifestyle. For over 30 years, they've been making bags and cases that are crafted to last a lifetime.
We became a B Corp we wanted to take part in a community where we can collaborate with and learn from other companies that are taking the necessary steps to build sustainable businesses.
The Change We SeekTM
Brenthaven's mission is to achieve Zero ImpactTM on our environment, without comprising the quality and integrity of our products. They do this in three ways...
Brenthaven's mission is to achieve Zero ImpactTM on our environment, without comprising the quality and integrity of our products. They do this in three ways...
• Create laptop cases that last a lifetime... and stand behind them. All Brenthaven cases are made of the finest, most durable materials and come with their legendary lifetime guarantee. Where possible, they use recycled materials in their products and packaging.
• Reduce what they can... Brenthaven recently changed their packaging strategy and eliminated the use of over 100,000 boxes per year; they use recycled paper and soy-based inks to make all our marketing materials; they give employees financial incentives to walk, bike, carpool or take public transportation to work, and much, much more.
• Offset what they cannot... Every year, through their investments in carbon credits and donations to green charities, they try to offset the majority of their carbon footprint. Brenthaven's ultimate goal is to become a 'carbon neutral' company. They call this Zero ImpactTM.
Brenthaven
- Industry: Sports Equipment & Accessories
- Product/Services: Carrying Cases for Mobile Technology
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.brenthaven.com
Summary:
Certified: November 2010| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 5.8 | 58% |
| Employees » | 28.1 | 56% |
| Consumers » | 1.5 | 5% |
| Community » | 21.1 | 53% |
| Environment » | 24 | 48% |
| Composite B Score | 80.5 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: Over 50% of office materials come from recycled / sustainable input materials.
Employees: A living wage is paid to all full-time and part-time employees.



