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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: 86.5
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 13.3 | 83 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 8 | 75 % |
| 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 | 32 | 40 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 16 | 50 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 0 | 0 % |
| Serving those in Need | 16 | 100 % |
| Community | 31.3 | 36 % |
| Local | 7.3 | 30 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 8 | 50 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 16 | 33 % |
| Environment Area of Excellence* | 9.9 | 62 % |
| Corporate Offices | 9.9 | 62 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 86.5 |
- Date Founded:
- Location: Encinitas, California
- Sector: Service/Retail
- Industry: IT Software & Services
- Products/Services: Peer-to-Peer Learning Marketplace
- Corporate Structure: C Corporation
- Ownership:
- Website: http://www.ideaencore.com
Highlights:
Environment: >50% of carbon inventory offset by purchase of certified carbon credits; >5% renewable energy; policies to minimize corporate travel
Community: >40% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; actively recruit minority-owned suppliers


