Ripple Arts

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

2009 Rating: 116.6

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability 8.1 50 %
Governance / Accountability 5.4 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* 64.6 80 %
Beneficial Products / Services 32.3 100 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 32.3 100 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 37.1 42 %
Local 16.9 70 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 16.2 100 %
Charity / Direct Service 4 8 %
Environment 6.8 48 %
Corporate Offices 6.8 48 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 116.6

Ripple Arts

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: New Haven, Connecticut
  • Sector: Wholesale
  • Industry: Housewares, Home Furnishings & Accessories
  • Products/Services: Handicrafts
  • Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.ripplearts.com

Highlights:

Environment: >25% recycled office supplies; >5% renewable energy

Community: >20% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >50% of customers are local; >25% of suppliers located in low-income communities