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Living Machine Systems
- Industry: Other
- Product/Services: Advanced Ecological Wastewater Treatment
- Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.livingmachines.com
Summary:
Certified: December 2010| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 6 | 60% |
| Employees » | 28.9 | 64% |
| Consumers » | 47.5 | 100% |
| Community » | 19.8 | 31% |
| Environment » | 10.7 | 54% |
| Composite B Score | 112.9 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: >75% of office supplies from recycled/sustainable materials; >75% of printed materials use recycled/sustainable inputs; Written policy to reduce corporate travel
Employees: Living wage paid to all employees; >80% of health insurance costs covered for all employees and their families; Dental/Short- and Long-Term Disability/Flexible Spending Account/Domestic Partner Benefits/Cancer Insurance/Hospitalization Policy
Community: Offers employees time off to volunteer; >50% of owners live in same community as 2/3 of workforce