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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Hanson Bridgett
Hanson Bridgett has been a San Francisco and California mainstay since 1958. They have represented institutions like the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District for over three decades. With over 150 attorneys today, they have grown steadily through the years.
We became a Founding B Corporation because it fits squarely with who we are and aspire to be. As a B Corporation we obtain access to tools and resources that allow us to evaluate and improve our performance as a sustainable business. Our goal is to become the go-to law firm for B Corporations and other sustainable businesses.
Hanson Bridgett cares deeply about their clients, their business, providing exceptional service, delivering the highest-quality work, and achieving the best results—as measured by their clients' business goals.
The Change We Seek™
Our mission is to help sustainable businesses succeed and foster the growth of the sustainable business community overall. Hanson Bridgett's commitment to the environment and sustainability goes beyond our law practice, to the way the firm itself is run. This dedication to sustainability is something we share in common with many of our clients.
Hanson Bridgett Green Committee. Hanson Bridgett has established an internal "Green" Committee, which consists of a mix of Hanson Bridgett attorneys, managers and staff who are committed to the sustainable movement. Their main objectives are to implement green policies and educate firm members as to why going green is good for the firm, the communities within which we live and the world as a whole. The Committee hosts monthly "Green Gatherings" which are designed to educate staff on ways in which they can green their home and reduce their individual footprint.
Sustainable Business Leadership Forums. Hanson Bridgett's Sustainable Business Practice Group hosts a monthly leadership forum whose mission is to help companies with sustainable agendas succeed, as well as to foster the growth of the sustainable business movement overall. These forums provide regular and ongoing opportunities for business people to share ideas and best practices, develop contacts, and gain access to capital and resources—in short, to help them grow and thrive.
Founding B Corporation
Hanson Bridgett LLP
- Industry: Legal
- Product/Services: Legal Services
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- http://www.hansonbridgett.com
Summary:
Certified: December 2007| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 12.2 | 63% |
| Employees » | 29.8 | 56% |
| Consumers » | 17.6 | 36% |
| Community » | 22.5 | 38% |
| Environment » | 11.4 | 59% |
| Composite B Score | 93.5 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentCommunity: 70% of attorneys provided pro bono services, donating 7600 hours last year; Funded 132 community organizations last year; >25% of employees take paid time off for community service, >40% of suppliers and independent & local; >10% of suppliers located in low-income communities
Environment: Offers incentives for employees to use public transit; All offices compost; Environmental policies minimize corporate travel
Employees: All employees paid a living wage, 100% of individual health care premiums covered, 6+ weeks maternity leave
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