Fair Trade Sports

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

2008 Rating: 143.1

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability 8 50 %
Governance / Accountability 5.3 50 %
Transparency / Reporting 2.7 50 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct n/a n/a
Employees n/a n/a
Compensation & Benefits n/a n/a
Employee Ownership n/a n/a
Work Environment n/a n/a
Consumers Area of Excellence* 48 60 %
Beneficial Products / Services 16 50 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 32 100 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community Area of Excellence* 72.6 82 %
Local 21.8 91 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 2.7 17 %
Charity / Direct Service 48 100 %
Environment Area of Excellence* 14.5 91 %
Corporate Offices 14.5 91 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 143.1

Fair Trade Sports

Founding B Corporation

Certified: December 2007

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington
  • Sector: Wholesale
  • Industry: Sports Equipment & Accessories
  • Products/Services: Eco-certified Fair Trade sports balls
  • Corporate Structure: C Corporation
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.fairtradesports.com

Highlights:

Environment: 70% Ball materials come from sustainably managed forests; >75% office supplies from recycled materials; >50% of energy from renewable sources

Community: 100% profits donated to children's charities; >25% of suppliers in low-income communities; >50% of net profits go to charitable institutions

Consumers: 100% products Fair Trade certified; 100% products hand stiched by skilled adult artisans