B Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reserved- ( > 80 out of 200 is eligible for certification as a B Corporation )
- ( > 60% points available is an Area of Excellence )
2008 Rating: 85.2
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 16 | 100 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 10.7 | 100 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 5.3 | 100 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | n/a | n/a |
| Employees | n/a | n/a |
| Compensation & Benefits | n/a | n/a |
| Employee Ownership | n/a | n/a |
| Work Environment | n/a | n/a |
| Consumers | 16 | 20 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 16 | 50 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 0 | 0 % |
| Serving those in Need | 0 | 0 % |
| Community | 40.7 | 46 % |
| Local | 17.5 | 73 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 8 | 50 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 15.2 | 32 % |
| Environment Area of Excellence* | 12.5 | 78 % |
| Corporate Offices | 12.5 | 78 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 85.2 |
- Date Founded:
- Location: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
- Sector: Service/Retail
- Industry: Print Publications
- Products/Services: Web Magazine, Web 2.0 Vehicle, Merchandise
- Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
- Ownership:
- Website: http://hotfrog.org
Highlights:
Environment: >75% recycled office supplies; >25% of carbon inventory reduced through purchase of certified carbon credits; >5% renewable energy
Community: >60% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >25% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >5% of net profits given to charitable organizations


