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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout California Environmental Associates
CEA is a full-service consulting firm that works with a wide range of businesses, nonprofits, philanthropists, and public institutions to develop effective strategies for promoting conservation. They specialize in applying the tools of private-sector finance and management to conservation challenges and help their clients develop innovative solutions to a variety of issues, including climate change, energy policy, marine conservation, sustainable agriculture, forest management, transportation, air quality, toxic chemicals, and land-use planning. They also provide recruiting services for leading environmental groups, foundations, and others. Their work is guided by a deep knowledge of the scientific, regulatory, political, social, and economic underpinnings of our most pressing environmental problems.
As a for-profit company that serves the non-profit and sustainable business sector, we work squarely at the intersection of mission and profits, environmental impact and financial sustainability, conservation and effective business management. We appreciate the efforts of B Corporation to build a community of likeminded businesses and to advocate for those of us who see the world a little bit differently.
CEA provides consulting services for a wide range of organizations and industries. They help their clients create new programs, evaluate existing initiatives, comply with regulations, make business practices more sustainable, communicate with stakeholders, and recruit exceptional talent. They divide their projects into five practice areas - Philanthropic Services, Regulatory & Compliance Strategy, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Finance, Organizational Design & Recruiting Services - but they frequently work where these fields intersect, such as helping foundations promote sustainable finance and assisting businesses with both regulatory compliance and internal sustainability strategy.
The Change We Seek®
Since 1984, California Environmental Associates has been dedicated to transforming markets, business practices, public policies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic strategies to achieve positive outcomes for the environment.
California Environmental Associates
- Industry: Management & Financial Consulting
- Product/Services: Consulting for Environmental Businesses, Foundations, Non-profits, and public institutions
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- http://www.ceaconsulting.com
Summary:
Certified: April 2010| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 6.9 | 46% |
| Employees » | 36.4 | 61% |
| Consumers » | 31.8 | 82% |
| Community » | 15 | 35% |
| Environment » | 13.3 | 67% |
| Composite B Score | 103.4 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEmployees: 15% of employees have participated in external professional development opportunities or lifelong learning opportunities (paid for or subsidized by the Company).
Environment: Non-toxic and eco-friendly products are used to clean the office and over 75% of printed materials use recycled paper and/or soy based inks.
Consumers: 80% of revenue comes from services that help preserve the environment, improve health, and increase the flow of capital to purpose-driven enterprises.