Hotfrog

  • ( > 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

Hotfrog

Founding B Corporation

Certified: October 2007

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  • 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