BetterWorld Telecom

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

2012 Rating: 82.7

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Governance Area of Excellence* 15.7 73.7 %
Corporate Accountability 9.5 75.9 %
Transparency 5.1 72.9 %
Workers 24 48 %
Compensation, Benefits & Training 14.9 44.9 %
Worker Ownership 5.1 56.7 %
Work Environment 3.5 52.9 %
Community 28.1 44.9 %
Community Products & Services 7.6 12.7 %
Community Practices 20.1 37 %
Environment 14.9 57.3 %
Environmental Products & Services 6 20 %
Environmental Practices 8.6 44.6 %
Total 82.7

2011 Rating: 93

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 10.3 69 %
Governance 4.7 58 %
Transparency 5.6 80 %
Employees 33.3 55 %
Compensation & Benefits 20 56 %
Employee Ownership 6 50 %
Work Environment 7.3 61 %
Consumers 19.3 55 %
Benefit Products or Services 19.3 55 %
Community 18.9 42 %
Suppliers 3.4 67 %
Local 2.8 20 %
Diversity 2.5 20 %
Charity / Services 10.2 79 %
Environment 11.2 58 %
Facilities 8.9 63 %
Energy Usage 2.3 42 %
Supply Chain n/a n/a
Manufacturing n/a n/a
Total 93

2008 Rating: 99.4

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 16.1 95 %
Governance / Accountability 9.7 92 %
Transparency / Reporting 6.5 100 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct n/a n/a
Employees Area of Excellence* 37.6 72 %
Compensation & Benefits 16 66 %
Employee Ownership 7.5 77 %
Work Environment 14.1 77 %
Consumers 11.6 24 %
Beneficial Products / Services 7.7 40 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 3.9 20 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 23.6 37 %
Local 5.3 36 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 3.8 20 %
Charity / Direct Service 14.5 50 %
Environment 10.5 54 %
Corporate Offices 10.5 54 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 99.4

BetterWorld Telecom

Founding B Corporation

Certified: June 2007

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Reston, Virginia
  • Sector: Service/Retail
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Products/Services: Voice and Data Telecommunications
  • Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.betterworldtelecom.com

Highlights:

Consumers: 95% of customers are sustainable businesses and nonprofits

Environment: Over 50% of office supplies come from recycled materials,

Employees: All employees paid a living wage; Covers >80% of health insurance premiums for employees and their families

Community: More than 75% of employees take paid time off for community service, >10% of suppliers located in low-income communities