Lateral Line

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

2010 Rating: 92.8

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 14 93 %
Governance 8 89 %
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 27.5 50 %
Benefit Products or Services 27.5 50 %
Community 42.9 56 %
Suppliers 14.6 73 %
Local 5 25 %
Diversity 2.2 22 %
Charity / Services 14.1 71 %
Beneficial Business Model 7
Environment 8.4 34 %
Facilities 7.1 42 %
Energy Usage 1.3 17 %
Supply Chain n/a n/a
Manufacturing n/a n/a
Total 92.8

2009 Rating: 85.8

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 21.9 88 %
Governance / Accountability 6.9 83 %
Transparency / Reporting 4.2 100 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct 10.8 87 %
Employees 10.7 34 %
Compensation & Benefits 8.7 35 %
Employee Ownership n/a n/a
Work Environment 2.1 33 %
Consumers 11 18 %
Beneficial Products / Services 0 0 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 11 44 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 35.1 51 %
Local 11.4 61 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 5 40 %
Charity / Direct Service 18.7 50 %
Environment 7.1 57 %
Corporate Offices 7.1 57 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 85.8

Lateral Line

Founding B Corporation

Certified: July 2007

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  • Date Founded: December 2007
  • Location: Easton, Maryland
  • Sector: Wholesale
  • Industry: Apparel & Footwear
  • Products/Services: Technical Year Round Fishing Apparel
  • Corporate Structure: Benefit Corporation
  • Ownership: Private
  • Website: http://www.LateralLineCo.com

Highlights:

Community: >20% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >10% of net profits given to charitable institutions; Employees allowed time off for community service

Environment: >50% of office supplies from recycled/sustainable materials

Employees: >70% of individual health insurance premiums covered; 2 weeks vacation