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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: 103.8
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 14 | 71 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 9 | 69 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 4.9 | 75 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | n/a | n/a |
| Employees Area of Excellence* | 35 | 70 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 17.7 | 74 % |
| Employee Ownership | 5.5 | 55 % |
| Work Environment | 11.9 | 73 % |
| Consumers | 19.7 | 40 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 19.7 | 100 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 0 | 0 % |
| Serving those in Need | 0 | 0 % |
| Community | 19.6 | 32 % |
| Local | 8.1 | 55 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 9.9 | 59 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 1.6 | 6 % |
| Environment Area of Excellence* | 15.5 | 78 % |
| Corporate Offices | 15.5 | 78 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 103.8 |
- Date Founded:
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Sector: Service/Retail
- Industry: Other
- Products/Services: Consulting
- Corporate Structure: C Corporation
- Ownership:
- Website: http://www.ecoxera.com
Highlights:
Environment: 100% of facilities LEED certified; >25% recycled office supplies; bi-annual environmental reviews or audits shared with community
Employees: 100% of employees paid living wage; employees always included in strategic management decisions; >50% of employees share ownership in company; 100% of individual/family health insurance premiums covered; 6+ weeks maternity leave
Community: >60% of expenditures directed towards independent local suppliers; >20% of management from previously excluded populations; >25% of suppliers located in low-income communities; employees allowed time off for community service


