Social(k)

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

2010 Rating: 156.9

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 15 100 %
Governance 9 100 %
Transparency 6 100 %
Employees 0 0 %
Compensation & Benefits n/a n/a
Employee Ownership n/a n/a
Work Environment n/a n/a
Consumers 30.8 48 %
Benefit Products or Services 22 40 %
Benefit Business Model 8.8
Community Area of Excellence* 97.5 89 %
Suppliers 9 90 %
Local 23.7 79 %
Diversity 5.6 56 %
Charity / Services 24.3 97 %
Beneficial Business Model 35
Environment Area of Excellence* 13.6 68 %
Facilities 8.1 68 %
Energy Usage 5.5 69 %
Supply Chain n/a n/a
Manufacturing n/a n/a
Total 156.9

2008 Rating: 96.3

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 13.7 83 %
Governance / Accountability 11 100 %
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 27 33 %
Beneficial Products / Services 27 82 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 0 0 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 51 59 %
Local 20.9 85 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 13.7 83 %
Charity / Direct Service 16.5 36 %
Environment 4.6 31 %
Corporate Offices 4.6 31 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 96.3

Social(k)

Founding B Corporation

Certified: October 2007

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  • Date Founded: September 2005
  • Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Sector: Service/Retail
  • Industry: Investment Advisor
  • Products/Services: Retirement Plans
  • Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
  • Ownership: Private
  • Website: http://www.socialk.com

Highlights:

Consumers: 80% of investments in socially responsible retirement plans - nearly 200 options

Environment: More than 3/4 of office supplies come from recycled materials, >50% of carbon inventory offset

Community: Donates 8.5% of profits to charity; >40% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers, 20-30% of suppliers located in low-income communities