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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Larry’s Beans
Larry’s Beans is happily committed to blending and roasting innovative uniquely delicious coffees — and making the world a better place. 100% of their coffee is Fair Trade, Shade Grown, and Organic, all slow-roasted to bring out every note of indigenous flavor.
The whole idea of corporations that exist solely to make money is crazy. We imagine a world where every business considers itself responsible for treating trading partners fairly, for doing right by nature, for contributing positively to the community.
The company's green-o-vated facilities use passive solar construction, active solar systems, radiant floors, zoned heating, composting, and rainwater harvesting to minimize their impact on the planet. They offer 15 Creative Blends and 15 Single-Origin Blends, along with limited-roast favorites like Rockin’ Holiday Blend and Woodstock Blend.
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Larry's Beans
- Industry: Food & Beverage
- Product/Services: Roasted Coffee Beans, Tea, Coffee Mugs
- Location: Raleigh, NC
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.larrysbeans.com
Summary:
Certified: March 2011| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 9.5 | 95% |
| Employees » | 29 | 58% |
| Consumers » | 13.8 | 46% |
| Community » | 41.6 | 71% |
| Environment » | 50.2 | 84% |
| Composite B Score | 144.1 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: Top 10% in industry in use of sustainable, organic, recycled, and/or biodegradable input materials; >15% of energy from onsite renewables; >75% of revenue from products that have undergone a periodic life cycle assessment; >80% of Significant Suppliers screened annually for environmental performance; >20% reduction in carbon footprint last year
Employees: All employees paid a living wage; 100% of employees participate in bonus plan; >80% of employee health insurance costs covered; 6+ weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Community: >25% of Significant Suppliers have a third-party social/environmental certification; >20% of management from previously excluded populations; Offers employees paid time off to volunteer
Accountability: Employee training includes instruction on social/environmental mission; Board of Directors includes independent members and meets at least twice annually; Publishes a transparent mission-related impact report
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