SOLVE

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

2009 Rating: 87.1

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 9 86 %
Governance / Accountability 4.5 75 %
Transparency / Reporting 4.5 100 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct n/a n/a
Employees Area of Excellence* 20.8 62 %
Compensation & Benefits 15.8 58 %
Employee Ownership n/a n/a
Work Environment 5.1 75 %
Consumers 13.5 20 %
Beneficial Products / Services 13.5 50 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 0 0 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 35.8 48 %
Local 14.1 70 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 13.5 100 %
Charity / Direct Service 8.1 20 %
Environment 8 59 %
Corporate Offices 8 59 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 87.1

SOLVE

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Washington, Washington DC
  • Sector: Service/Retail
  • Industry: Other
  • Products/Services: SOLVE offers mission driven products to the public and uses its profits to incubate and fund inner-city social entrepreneurs.
  • Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.solve.coop

Highlights:

Environment: >51% of office supplies come from recycled materials, >50% of facilities located near public transit, >5% of energy comes from renewable sources, Policy to increase energy efficiency

Employees: >15% of net profits included in profit sharing plan, >50% of individual/family health insurance premiums covered

Community: >50% of ownership in same community as 2/3 of workforce, >20% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers, >50% of customers are local, >25% of suppliers from low-income communities