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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Leibowitz Photography
Mark Leibowitz Photography, Inc. practices and creatively develops sustainable photography services for advertising, commercial and private clients. Their photographs are a blend of portrait, fashion, lifestyle and travel images from around the world. They strive to create images that capture the emotions and experiences of our subjects while resonating with their audience and enriching the human experience.
As our company has grown so has our desire to uphold socially responsible business practices. Working with like–minded corporations facilitates the improvement of our business and challenges us to grow in areas other than profits. As a Founding B Corporation we proudly share that vision with our fellow corporations.
As a small company they work hard to minimize their impact on the planet and help create positive change. They believe in a smart way of doing business where our people, community and natural resources are valued. They wish to use their creative abilities to help broaden social and environmental well-being.
The Change We Seek®
Through constantly improving the ethics and sustainability of our business, we hope to influence our clients and suppliers to consciously reflect on their businesses and the associated impact they have.
• We actively support organizations including YouthAIDS, Conservation International, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Amnesty International and Environment California.
• Mark Leibowitz is donating a portion of the proceeds from his latest show, “Backstage,” to the African Millennium Foundation and B Lab.
Founding B Corporation
Leibowitz Photography, Inc.
- Industry: Other
- Product/Services: Photography
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.leibowitzpictures.com
Summary:
Certified: November 2007| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 8.7 | 87% |
| Employees » | 25.1 | 56% |
| Consumers » | 35.6 | 100% |
| Community » | 56.1 | 66% |
| Environment » | 12.7 | 64% |
| Composite B Score | 138.2 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: >50% of office supplies come from recycled materials; >50% of carbon inventory offset; All facilities within 1/2 mile of public transit
Employees: Living wage paid to all employees; 100% of individual health insurance premiums covered
Community: Offers employees 20+ hrs/yr paid time off to volunteer; >40% of revenues given to charitable organizations; >40% of purchases from local independent businesses
Consumers: 100% of products promote the arts