UncommonGoods

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

2010 Rating: 100.6

Rating Details Points
Earned
% Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 10.1 71 %
Governance 6 79 %
Transparency 4.1 62 %
Employees 34.9 59 %
Compensation & Benefits 21 58 %
Employee Ownership 5.3 44 %
Work Environment 8.7 75 %
Consumers 16.5 47 %
Benefit Products or Services 16.5 47 %
Community 26.8 55 %
Suppliers 2.1 42 %
Local 7 50 %
Diversity 4.8 39 %
Charity / Services 8 61 %
Beneficial Business Model 5
Environment Area of Excellence* 12.3 62 %
Facilities 9.3 67 %
Energy Usage 3 50 %
Supply Chain n/a n/a
Manufacturing n/a n/a
Total 100.6

2008 Rating: 97.1

Rating Details Points
Earned
% Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 12.3 80 %
Governance / Accountability 8.1 80 %
Transparency / Reporting 4.3 81 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct n/a n/a
Employees Area of Excellence* 35.4 72 %
Compensation & Benefits 17.7 72 %
Employee Ownership 5.4 55 %
Work Environment 12.3 85 %
Consumers 8.3 17 %
Beneficial Products / Services 6.9 35 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 1.4 7 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 26.8 46 %
Local 10.2 79 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 8.5 51 %
Charity / Direct Service 8.1 29 %
Environment 14.3 50 %
Corporate Offices 8.6 45 %
Transportation / Distribution 5.7 58 %
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 97.1

UncommonGoods

Founding B Corporation

Certified: May 2007

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  • Date Founded: May 1999
  • Location: Brooklyn, New York
  • Sector: Service/Retail
  • Industry: Online Marketplace
  • Products/Services: Handmade, Small Production Gifts - Home Accents, Jewelry, Tabletop, Games/Books
  • Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
  • Ownership: Private
  • Website: http://www.uncommongoods.com

Highlights:

Environment: >51% recycled office supplies; >5% of energy saved via conservation; incentives to encourage low-impact commutes

Employees: 100% of employees offered reimbursement for continued education; 100% of employees paid living wage; >6% of profits included in profit sharing plan; >80% of individual health insurance premiums covered; 6+ weeks paid maternity leave; >50% of employees share ownership in company

Community: >20% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >10% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >20% of management from previously excluded populations; >50% of employees are women; >30% of employees from low-income communities; >10% of net profits given to charitable institutions