- ( > 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
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

