About KINeSYS
KINeSYS Inc. is a pioneer in the skin care and sun protection industry. As creator of the first oil, alcohol, PABA, preservative and paraben-free spray sunscreens; KINeSYS has been instrumental in changing the way sunscreen is applied since 1994. Today, KINeSYS is best known as a company that manufactures, markets, and promotes a premium line of award-winning sustainable sun protection products for the active family.
KINeSYS Inc. became a B Corporation after learning more about their mission and was pleased to find that ethics are still alive and well in America. The truths held to be self-evident by B Corporations are not yet self-evident to all and we hope to be part of the next industrial revolution that enlightens the masses. We believe good ethics are good business.
KINeSYS can be a leader in our community with our practices, support and actions. We believe we have demonstrated that it is possible to be commercially viable to make ethical manufacturing choices. In addition, we have become a driver in our industry to push for more local manufacturing, sustainable and reduced packaging and less impactful logistical choices. In the long run, we strive to create products that protect health but do so at no net cost to our planet or our quality of life. We aim to enrich the lives of our users, our retailers, our stakeholders and our neighbors. This is the KINeSYS Ecosystem and the basis of our triple bottom line. We will lead by example, not hyperbole and inspire others to follow.
The Change We Seek®
KINeSYS was founded with one overriding goal – to protect the health of active families (our mission). We have come to understand that this requires more than just making products of the highest quality. It requires ‘holistic’ thinking and the realization that our actions on every level have immediate and significant ripple effects now and in the future. This means showing due consideration for how we make products and how we sell products.
• We are proud of our environmental stewardship since inception in 1994, using 100% recyclable packaging, manual powered sprayers, post recycled shipping boxes, and brochures.
• KINeSYS is a carbon neutral manufacturer, purchasing carbon offsets for all the energy used during production, at our offices and for our vehicles.
KINeSYS Inc.
- Industry: Other
- Product/Services: Suncare-Skincare
- Location: San Rafael, CA
- http://www.kinesys.com
Summary:
Certified: July 2009| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 22.4 | 94% |
| Employees » | 24.6 | 77% |
| Consumers » | 50.4 | 79% |
| Community » | 41.8 | 61% |
| Environment » | 12.4 | 97% |
| Composite B Score | 151.6 | 82% |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
2008 B Impact ReportEnvironment: >25% recycled office supplies; >50% of carbon inventory offset through carbon credit purchase; >50% renewable energy comes
Employees: >6% of profits included in employee profit sharing plan; 100% of individual/family health insurance premiums covered; +6 weeks paid maternity leave
Community: >60% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >25% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >50% of net profits given to charitable organizations
