Highland Craftsmen

  • ( > 80 out of 200 is eligible for certification as a B Corporation )
  • ( > 60% points available is an Area of Excellence )

2009 Rating: 109.4

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 17.2 91 %
Governance / Accountability 6.6 100 %
Transparency / Reporting 2.5 75 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct 8.2 91 %
Employees 19.1 45 %
Compensation & Benefits 11.5 47 %
Employee Ownership 0 0 %
Work Environment 7.5 92 %
Consumers 23.6 48 %
Beneficial Products / Services 9.9 50 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 13.8 70 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 13.1 30 %
Local 6 82 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 3.3 29 %
Charity / Direct Service 3.7 15 %
Environment Area of Excellence* 36.4 80 %
Corporate Offices 16.3 83 %
Transportation / Distribution 3 50 %
Manufacturing Facilities 17.2 87 %
Total 109.4

Highland Craftsmen

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Spruce Pine, North Carolina
  • Sector: Manufacturing
  • Industry: Housewares, Home Furnishings & Accessories
  • Products/Services: natural architectural elements
  • Corporate Structure: C Corporation
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.BarkHouse.com

Highlights:

Environment: >75% recycled office materials; >25% renewable energy

Employees: >30% of employees reside in low-income communities; >5% of employees are disabled; all employees paid living wage

Community: >60% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >25% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >5% of profits given to charitable organizations