Institute of Green Professionals

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

2008 Rating: 92.2

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 11.8 89 %
Governance / Accountability 8.9 100 %
Transparency / Reporting 3 67 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct n/a n/a
Employees Area of Excellence* 26.7 80 %
Compensation & Benefits 22.2 83 %
Employee Ownership n/a n/a
Work Environment 4.4 67 %
Consumers 26.7 40 %
Beneficial Products / Services 26.7 100 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 0 0 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 20.2 28 %
Local 15.8 79 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 0 0 %
Charity / Direct Service 4.4 11 %
Environment 6.8 51 %
Corporate Offices 6.8 51 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 92.2

Institute of Green Professionals

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Weston, Florida
  • Sector: Service/Retail
  • Industry:
  • Products/Services: Education, research and credentialing organization for sustainability professionals and academics
  • Corporate Structure: C Corporation
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.instituteofgreenprofessionals.org

Highlights:

Environment: >25% office supplies come from recycled materials, >50% facilities near public transit

Employees: >15% of profits included in profit sharing plan, 100% individual/family health insurance premiums covered, 6+ weeks maternity leave, 4+ weeks accrued annual vacation

Community: >50% ownership in same community as 2/3 workforce, >20% expenditures directed toward local suppliers