B Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
©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 )
2012 Rating: 128.9
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Governance Area of Excellence* | 14.3 | 84 % |
| Corporate Accountability | 11.4 | 88 % |
| Transparency | 2.8 | 70.8 % |
| Workers Area of Excellence* | 24.7 | 61.6 % |
| Compensation, Benefits & Training | 15.8 | 58.6 % |
| Worker Ownership | 3 | 50 % |
| Work Environment | 5.8 | 83.3 % |
| Community Area of Excellence* | 54.7 | 73 % |
| Community Products & Services | 0 | 0 % |
| Community Practices | 54.1 | 73 % |
| Environment | 35.2 | 58.6 % |
| Environmental Products & Services | 15 | 50 % |
| Environmental Practices | 20.2 | 44.8 % |
| Total | 128.9 |
2009 Rating: 121
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 22.9 | 92 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 8.3 | 100 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 2.1 | 50 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | 12.5 | 100 % |
| Employees | 17.5 | 56 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 14.9 | 60 % |
| Employee Ownership | n/a | n/a |
| Work Environment | 2.6 | 42 % |
| Consumers Area of Excellence* | 50 | 80 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 12.5 | 50 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 25 | 100 % |
| Serving those in Need | 12.5 | 100 % |
| Community | 20.8 | 30 % |
| Local | 0 | 0 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 12.5 | 100 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 8.3 | 22 % |
| Environment Area of Excellence* | 9.8 | 78 % |
| Corporate Offices | 9.8 | 78 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 121 |
ALTER ECO - Fair Trade
- Date Founded:
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Industry: Food & Beverage
- Products/Services: Fair Trade & Organic Foods
- Corporate Structure: C Corporation
- Ownership:
- Website: http://www.altereco-usa.com
Highlights:
Community: 100% Fair Trade Certified products; 100% Significant Suppliers have a third party social/environmental certification; Banks with a local, independent bank; Offers paid time off for employees to volunteer; Policies promote recruitment of majority women/minority owned suppliers
Environment: >25% energy used comes from renewable sources; Has implemented office-wide recycling and composting systems; Conserves energy through efficient equipment, lighting, and HVAC systems
Employees: Living wage paid to all employees; Covers 100% health insurance costs for all employees; Employees performance feedback considers social and environmental targets
Consumers: 100% Certified Organic products