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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: 116.6
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 14.8 | 86 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 9.8 | 92 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 4.9 | 75 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | n/a | n/a |
| Employees Area of Excellence* | 39.4 | 73 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 19.9 | 81 % |
| Employee Ownership | 1.1 | 11 % |
| Work Environment | 18.4 | 94 % |
| Consumers Area of Excellence* | 36.4 | 74 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 19.7 | 100 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 6.9 | 35 % |
| Serving those in Need | 9.8 | 100 % |
| Community | 19.9 | 32 % |
| Local | 8.1 | 55 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 3.4 | 20 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 8.4 | 28 % |
| Environment | 6.1 | 33 % |
| Corporate Offices | 6.1 | 33 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 116.6 |
- Date Founded:
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Sector: Service/Retail
- Industry:
- Products/Services: Investment Management Services
- Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
- Ownership:
- Website: http://www.grayghostventures.com
Highlights:
Environment: >5% renewable energy; policy to minimize corporate travel
Employees: 100% of employees are paid a living wage; 100% of individual/family health insurance premiums are covered; dental/life insurance is covered; 100% of employees are offered reimbursement for Continuing Education
Community: >60% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >10% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >40% of employees are women; >10% of net profits given to charitable institutions; employees allowed time off for community service


