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: 115.5
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 17 | 88 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 12.1 | 94 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 4.9 | 75 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | n/a | n/a |
| Employees Area of Excellence* | 33.9 | 67 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 19.3 | 82 % |
| Employee Ownership | 0 | 0 % |
| Work Environment | 14.6 | 84 % |
| Consumers Area of Excellence* | 38.8 | 80 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 9.7 | 50 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 19.4 | 100 % |
| Serving those in Need | 9.7 | 100 % |
| Community | 18.8 | 30 % |
| Local | 6.2 | 42 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 4.6 | 24 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 8.1 | 28 % |
| Environment | 7 | 39 % |
| Corporate Offices | 7 | 39 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 115.5 |
- Date Founded:
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Sector: Service/Retail
- Industry: Management & Financial Consulting
- Products/Services: Consulting
- Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
- Ownership:
- Website: http://www.monitorinstitute.com
Highlights:
Environment: >25% of office supplies come from recycled materials, >50% of facilities located near public transit, % of renewable energy use increased annually
Employees: All employees paid a living wage, >15% of profits included in profit sharing plan, >70% of individual/family insurance premiums covered, 6+ weeks maternity leave
Community: >50% of employees are women, >25% of employees take time off for community service, >25% participate in companywide service days, >20% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers, >50% of ownership in same community as 2/3 of workforce, >1000 hours of volunteer service donated


