Care2

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

2008 Rating: 120.7

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 14.7 78 %
Governance / Accountability 11.4 86 %
Transparency / Reporting 3.3 58 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct n/a n/a
Employees Area of Excellence* 35.7 69 %
Compensation & Benefits 19.2 78 %
Employee Ownership 7.6 77 %
Work Environment 8.8 52 %
Consumers Area of Excellence* 34.6 70 %
Beneficial Products / Services 19.8 100 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 4.9 25 %
Serving those in Need 9.9 100 %
Community 26.9 44 %
Local 9.4 64 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 6.9 41 %
Charity / Direct Service 10.6 36 %
Environment 8.8 47 %
Corporate Offices 8.8 47 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 120.7

Care2

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Redwood City, California
  • Sector: Service/Retail
  • Industry: IT Software & Services
  • Products/Services: Online Community
  • Corporate Structure: C Corporation
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.Care2.com

Highlights:

Environment:  Offers incentives to employees to encourage low-impact commutes; >50% of carbon inventory offset; >75% recycled office supplies

Employees: >50% of employees share ownership in company; 100% of employees paid living wage; 100% of individual health insurance premiums covered; Offers 6+ weeks maternity and 4+ weeks paternity leave

Community: >10% of net profits given to charitable organizations; >40% of management from previously excluded populations; >25% of employees participate in companywide service days

Consumers: Largest online community of people making a difference