Comet Skateboards

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

2008 Rating: 118.2

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 14.9 77 %
Governance / Accountability 6.7 100 %
Transparency / Reporting 2.5 75 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct 5.6 61 %
Employees 24.8 56 %
Compensation & Benefits 16.8 66 %
Employee Ownership 3.3 33 %
Work Environment 4.7 54 %
Consumers Area of Excellence* 30.4 60 %
Beneficial Products / Services 10.1 50 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 20.2 100 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 11.9 27 %
Local 6.4 85 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 3.1 27 %
Charity / Direct Service 2.3 9 %
Environment Area of Excellence* 36.2 88 %
Corporate Offices 18.1 90 %
Transportation / Distribution 3.5 78 %
Manufacturing Facilities 14.6 89 %
Total 118.2

Comet Skateboards

Founding B Corporation

Certified: June 2007

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Ithaca, New York
  • Sector: Manufacturing
  • Industry: Sports Equipment & Accessories
  • Products/Services: Skateboards
  • Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.cometskateboards.com

Highlights:

Environment: >51% office supplies from recycled materials; >50% of energy from renewable sources

Employees: >30% of employees from low-income communities; >75% of employees participate in company-wide service days; all employees paid living wage; >50% of employee health insurance premiums paid by company

Community: >50% of company’s ownership located in same community as at least 2/3 of workforce; >40% of expenditures directed towards local suppliers; >50% of employees work in Enterprise Zones

Consumers: products are Cradle To Cradle certified