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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 )
2009 Rating: 87.8
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 19.6 | 78 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 4.9 | 58 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 2.1 | 50 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | 12.6 | 100 % |
| Employees | 15.2 | 48 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 9.5 | 37 % |
| Employee Ownership | n/a | n/a |
| Work Environment | 5.8 | 92 % |
| Consumers Area of Excellence* | 37.9 | 60 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 12.6 | 50 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 25.3 | 100 % |
| Serving those in Need | 0 | 0 % |
| Community | 6.7 | 10 % |
| Local | 0 | 0 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 2.5 | 20 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 4.2 | 12 % |
| Environment Area of Excellence* | 8.4 | 66 % |
| Corporate Offices | 8.4 | 66 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 87.8 |
- Date Founded:
- Location: Oakland, California
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Industry:
- Products/Services: Sustainable Design
- Corporate Structure: C Corporation
- Ownership:
- Website: http://www.greenheartglobal.com
Highlights:
Environment: >75% recycled office supplies; policies to minimize corporate travel; environment factored in design process; method of production preserves environment
Employees: +6 weeks paid maternity leave; employees usually included in strategic management decisions
Community: employees allowed time off for community service


