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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Free Range Studios
Free Range Studios is “Creativity with a Conscience”. While other creative agencies work to sell products, they work to sell ideas that build a more just and sustainable world. They're driven by the belief that the right stories told in revolutionary ways can transform society. Now, let them help you tell yours.
We envision a world where transformative social messages rise to the top of the media marketplace. In this world, organizations and inspired individuals who seek to create lasting positive change and expose essential truths will influence culture massively. We believe this vision will lead, inevitably, to a more sustainable, just and tolerant society. Becoming a B Corporation was the best way of affirming our commitment to moving ahead on this transformation.
Free Range is known for being the most successful cause-based viral movie makers ever. Sure, they created The Meatrix and Grocery Store Wars. But these projects are just the most public face of their portfolio that includes print, web and strategy materials for the planet's most influential non-profits, political campaigns and socially responsible businesses. What about smaller groups? Well, they're passionate about community and grassroots action as well.
The Change We Seek™
We enable our clients to communicate key messages and empower individuals to transform society through the innovative use of digital media, storytelling, graphic design and strategy. We amplify the impact of our work by inspiring others through our values-driven business practices.
• We give preference to socially responsible third-party vendors for all of our supplies and needs, because we want to help the businesses that are trying to be the change with us.
• We give a yearly Gratitude Grant to give pro bono services back to the social change community. Last year, our Gratitude Grant was awarded to Green For All, an organization that has a bold approach to addressing two critical problems in our current economy. It is at the forefront of developing a green economy that will create millions of jobs that will build America's sustainable energy future.
Free Range Studios
- Industry: Other
- Product/Services: Online Movies, Web + Interactive Design, Online Strategy, Branding, Print Design
- Location: Washington, D.C. + Berkeley, CA
- http://freerangestudios.com
Summary:
Certified: December 2008| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 8.1 | 54% |
| Employees » | 36.1 | 60% |
| Consumers » | 17.5 | 50% |
| Community » | 25.8 | 52% |
| Environment » | 10.1 | 52% |
| Composite B Score | 97.6 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: >75% of office supplies come from recycled materials; >25% of energy comes from renewable sources; all offices are within a half mile of public transportation
Employees: All employees paid a living wage, >80% of individual health insurance premiums covered
Community: >50% of employees are women, >50% of employees take time off for community service, >60% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers, >50% of customers are local, grants $30,000 in services annually to one socially-responsible for-profit and one non-profit organization through Youtopia competition
News
• Free Range Studios Company Press Page Go»
• NPR interview with Free Range Studios' Jonah Sachs Go»
Blogs
• Story Time for Change: Better Know Free Range Studios Go»
Videos
• The Meatrix Go»
• The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard Go»
• Gallery of Free Range Studios Videos Go»
Awards
• Free Range Studios' Awards Go»
Events
• Free Range Studios Upcoming Events Go»



