About Metropolitan Group

Metropolitan Group is a full-service social change agency that crafts and integrates strategic communication, creative and resource development services that empower social purpose organizations to build a just and sustainable world.

We became a B Corp because we believe businesses have an incredible opportunity to leverage their power of voice. In partnership with their constituents, they can put issues on the table, support and empower individuals and communities, advance causes, educate the public and influence policymakers.

Metropolitan Group was founded in 1989 and has offices in Portland, Oregon; Chicago; San Francisco; and Washington, D.C. MG works exclusively on behalf of companies and social purpose organizations-responsible businesses, public agencies, foundations and nonprofits/NGOs. The agency works as a team with their clients to create results, including sustainable attitudinal and behavioral change; increased consumer awareness and product use; and expanded revenues and capacity.

The Change We Seek®

Metropolitan Group crafts strategic and creative services that empower social purpose organizations to build a just and sustainable world.

We seek opportunity in:

• Challenging, while supporting, the individual;

• Proactively questioning and addressing social and political issues;

• Establishing ethical and creative business relationships that are of benefit to our clients, the community and to Metropolitan Group;

• Contributing to community through honest business dealings, charitable giving of time and money, and supporting just and civil causes; and,

• Acting on our commitment to leadership, creativity, honesty, fairness, peaceful conflict resolution, environmental sustainability, global understanding, educational opportunity and the realization of human potential.

These are the values upon which we stand in working for a stronger community.

Metropolitan Group

Industry: Marketing & Communications Services
Product/Services: Strategy and Marketing
Location: Portland, OR
Ownership: Private
http://www.metgroup.com

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Summary:

Certified: November 2010

	Points Earned	% Points Available
Accountability »	11.6	77%
Employees »	31	52%
Consumers »	22.5	56%
Community »	32.1	61%
Environment »	11.9	59%
Composite B Score	109.1

>80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
>60% points available = Area of excellence

Highlights:

From B Impact Assessment

Environment: >75% of office supplies from recycled/sustainable materials; All facilities located within 1/2 mile of public transit; Incentives to encourage carpooling/public transit; >5% renewable energy

Employees: Living wage paid to all employees; >80% of employee health insurance costs covered; Partially funded Employee Retirement Plan; Dental/Long-Term Disability/Domestic Partner Benefits for all employees; >15% of employees reimbursed for continuing education