About gDiapers
One day over breakfast, Jason and Kim Graham-Nye came across an interesting fact. They found that conventional disposable diapers are the third largest contributors to landfills in the world and that a single disposable diaper can take up to 500 years to biodegrade in the landfill. That got the Graham-Nye’s thinking. They were about to have a baby themselves. At 60 diapers a week until toilet training kicks in compounded by the possibility of having more than one child, it was beyond comprehension. They began researching an alternative and discovered one in Tasmania, a hybrid option—a reusable, cloth outer pant, and and a disposable, biodegradable absorbent pad. They negotiated the rights, raised several million dollars, picked up their lives, created a brand and launched gDiapers.
We believe in putting our money where our mouth is. B Corp is a genuine commitment to transparency and a true commitment to being a triple bottom line company.
gDiapers --the hybrid diaper with a small footprint-- was the first new choice in diapers in more than 40 years. gDiapers provides parents with a diapering solution that is good for babies, parents and the planet. Parents have the flexibility of a disposable diaper with a 100% biodegradable gRefill or they can opt for the reusability of super soft and trim-fitting gCloth. gDiapers are plastic-free, elemental chlorine free, latex free, and perfume free. gDiapers biodegradable gRefills can be home composted, tossed, or flushed. They are the only certified 100% biodegradable diaper and break down in about 3 months, unlike disposables which can take up to 500 years.
The Change We Seek®
Fair Dinkum is an Australian expression that means being genuine and real with everyone you encounter. Well put. That is our philosophy toward our business, our people and the planet. As a socially responsible company, we make sure all of our stakeholders are respected and treated fairly as well. We ensure that the people who make our little gPants are treated fairly and working conditions are constantly being improved. We care about everyone involved in our business. From the folks in Asia to Portland, Oregon and everywhere in between.
What makes us a better company?
B Impact Report |
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Certified since:May 2011 |
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| Summary: | Company Score |
Average Score* |
Accountability
AccountabilityThe Accountability section of the Assessment evaluates a company's governance and transparency. This section focuses on the company's mission, stakeholder engagement, and overall transparency of the company's practices and policies. |
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Employees
EmployeesThe employee section of the survey assesses the company's relationship with its workforce. This section measures how the company treats its workers through compensation, benefits, training, and ownership opportunities provided to workers. It also focuses on the overall work environment within the company through management/worker communication, job flexibility and corporate culture, and worker health and safety practices. |
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Consumers
ConsumersTThe Consumers section of the Assessment measures the impact a company has on its customers. The section focuses on whether a company sells products or services that promote public benefit, and if those products/services are targeted towards serving underserved populations. Questions in this section will measure whether a company’s product or service is designed to solve a social or environmental issue (e.g. improves health, preserves environment or creates economic opportunity to individuals or communities, promotes the arts/sciences, or increases the flow of capital to purpose-driven enterprises). |
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Community
CommunityThe Community section of the survey assesses a company's impact on its community. The Community section evaluates a company's supplier relations, diversity, and involvement in the local community. The section also measures the company's practices and policies around community service and charitable giving. In addition, this section includes if a company's product or service is designed to solve a social issue, including access to basic services, health, education, economic opportunity, arts, and increasing the flow of capital to purpose-driven enterprises. |
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Environment
EnvironmentThe Environment section of the Assessment evaluates a company's environmental performance through its facilities; materials, resource, and energy use; and emissions. Where applicable, it also considers a company's transportation/distribution channels and environmental impact of its supply chain. This section also measures whether a company's products or services are designed to solve an environmental issue, including products that aid in the provision of renewable energy, conserve resources, reduce waste, promote land/wildlife conservation, prevent toxic/hazardous substance or pollution, or educate, measure, or consult to solve environmental problems. |
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| Overall B Score | 84 | |
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80 out of 200 is eligible for certification *Of all businesses that have completed the B Impact Assessment |
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Company Highlights:
Employees: 100% of employees participate in bonus plan; 6+ weeks paid maternity/paternity leave; >75% of employees share ownership in company; >75% of senior positions filled with internal candidates in last year
Community: Third party social/environmental screen applied to Significant Suppliers; >75% of employees took time off to volunteer last year; 5% of sales donated to charities
Environment: >75% of revenues comes from the sale of products that are Cradle To Cradle certified; 100% of energy at corporate office and largest supplier comes from renewable sources; Harvest rainwater at office