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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 )
2008 Rating: 124.2
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 16.7 | 87 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 11.3 | 88 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 5.4 | 85 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | n/a | n/a |
| Employees Area of Excellence* | 36.5 | 69 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 18.8 | 78 % |
| Employee Ownership | 2.1 | 22 % |
| Work Environment | 15.6 | 82 % |
| Consumers Area of Excellence* | 36.9 | 77 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 14.7 | 77 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 15.3 | 80 % |
| Serving those in Need | 6.8 | 71 % |
| Community | 23.8 | 38 % |
| Local | 1.3 | 9 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 12.2 | 64 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 10.3 | 36 % |
| Environment | 10.3 | 57 % |
| Corporate Offices | 10.3 | 57 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 124.2 |
- Date Founded:
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Sector: Service/Retail
- Industry:
- Products/Services: Financial Services
- Corporate Structure: C Corporation
- Ownership:
- Website: http://www.sbk.com
Highlights:
Environment: >25% office materials from recycled inputs; incentives to encourage lowimpact employee commutes.
Employees: >15% profits shared with employees; >70% healthcare premiums paid for families; subsidized off-site childcare and counseling; 4+ weeks vacation for tenured employees.
Community: >25% company owned by nonprofits; >70% employees work in low income communities; >30% employees from low income communities; >30% suppliers majority owned by women or minorities; >40% management and 30% board from previously.
Consumers: >50% loans go to low-income individuals and businesses; >50% branches located in low-income communities.


