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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout National Foundry Products
National Foundry connects North American manufacturers with custom metal-working companies. They provide superior service to their principals and customers at all phases of the purchase and sale cycle. They nurture long-term relationships based on trust and performance.
National Foundry Products became a Founding B Corporation in order to support a sustainable shift in the way all of us do business.
The Change We Seek®
We seek to integrate comprehensive triple-bottom-line practices in the manufacturing and manufacturer's agent sector. Our service mission extends widely as we seek to be a positive force in our relationships with all stakeholders and in our local communities, while proactively reducing our environmental impact.
Founding B Corporation
National Foundry Products
- Industry: Other
- Product/Services: Cast and Forged Products
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- http://www.national-foundry.com
Summary:
Certified: December 2007| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 5 | 50% |
| Employees » | 31.7 | 70% |
| Consumers » | 8.8 | 25% |
| Community » | 34.5 | 43% |
| Environment » | 14.8 | 74% |
| Composite B Score | 94.8 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEmployees: Living wage paid to all employees; >80% of health insurance costs covered for employees and their families; Part time employees qualify for healthcare benefits; 100% of employees participate in bonus plan
Environment: >25% renewable energy; >5% of carbon footprint offset through purchase of carbon credits; >50% of office supplies from recycled/sustainable materials
Community: Offers employees paid time off to volunteer; >41% of employees from low-income communities
News
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