B Impact Report

Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products

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

2008 Rating: 107

Rating Details Points
Earned
% Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 18.4 90 %
Governance / Accountability 5.6 81 %
Transparency / Reporting 2.6 75 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct 10.3 100 %
Employees 25.8 57 %
Compensation & Benefits 11.2 44 %
Employee Ownership 6.8 66 %
Work Environment 7.8 87 %
Consumers Area of Excellence* 30.8 60 %
Beneficial Products / Services 10.3 50 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 20.5 100 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 8.1 18 %
Local 1.4 18 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 5.2 46 %
Charity / Direct Service 1.5 6 %
Environment Area of Excellence* 23.9 62 %
Corporate Offices 13.5 77 %
Transportation / Distribution 3.1 50 %
Manufacturing Facilities 7.3 49 %
Total 107 57%

Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products

Founding B Corporation

Certified: December 2007

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Company Profile

  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Sebastopol, California
  • Sector: Manufacturing
  • Industry: Food & Beverage
  • Products/Services: Yerba Mate Beverages and Herbals
  • Corporate Structure: C Corporation
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.guayaki.com

Highlights:

Environment: >50% of energy comes from renewable sources, >25% transportation fleet uses alternative fuels, bi-annual per unit increase of post-consumer recycled materials

Employees: pay 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, >50% employees share ownership

Community: >30% management comes from previously excluded populations; employees given paid time off to vote

Consumers:Mate is 100% organic and Fair Trade certified