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©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 )
2009 Rating: 81.9
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 19.6 | 96 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 12.8 | 94 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 6.8 | 100 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | n/a | n/a |
| Employees | 20.7 | 40 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 7.1 | 28 % |
| Employee Ownership | 3.4 | 33 % |
| Work Environment | 10.2 | 62 % |
| Consumers Area of Excellence* | 30.7 | 60 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 20.4 | 100 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 0 | 0 % |
| Serving those in Need | 10.2 | 100 % |
| Community | 7.3 | 13 % |
| Local | 2.3 | 15 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 4.2 | 42 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 0.9 | 3 % |
| Environment | 3.6 | 18 % |
| Corporate Offices | 3.6 | 18 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 81.9 |
- Date Founded:
- Location: San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico,
- Sector: Service/Retail
- Industry:
- Products/Services: Venture Capital Investing
- Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
- Ownership:
- Website: http://www.ignia.com.mx
Highlights:
Employees: Living wage paid to all full and part-time employees; 80% of employees offered reimbursement for continuing education; 4+ weeks vacation for tenured employees
Community: >20% suppliers are local and independent; >40% management from previously excluded populations >40% employees are women; >5% of company owned by a non-profit
Consumers: 100% of investments go to social ventures focused on serving Base of the Pyramid customers


