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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reserved- ( > 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 |
- 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


