Ogden Publications

About Ogden Publications

Ogden Publications, Inc., based in Topeka, Kan., is the leading information resource serving the sustainable living, rural lifestyle, farm memorabilia and classic motorcycle communities. Their brands include industry authorities Mother Earth News, Natural Home, Utne Reader, The Herb Companion, Great Green Careers, Capper’s, Grit, CommunityChickens.com, Farm Collector, Gas Engine Magazine, Motorcycle Classics and Good Things to Eat.

We Became a B Corp because we don’t just print magazines about sustainability, we live it!

The most popular and longest running sustainable-lifestyle magazine, Mother Earth News provides wide-ranging, expert editorial coverage of organic foods, country living, green transportation, renewable energy, natural health and green building. Lively, insightful and on the cutting edge, Mother Earth News is the definitive read for the growing number of Americans who choose wisely and live well.

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The Change We Seek®

As the leading publisher of information on sustainable living, Ogden takes its commitment to the environment seriously. Everyone in the company has the opportunity to suggest green projects and improvements. In addition, the company's "Green Team" makes recommendations to management for energy-efficient equipment and supplies, office-wide recycling projects, and larger-scale initiatives such as energy audits and alternative energy usage.

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Summary:

Certified: May 2010
  Points Earned % Points Available
Accountability » 7.5 75%
Employees » 26.9 54%
Consumers » 30 100%
Community » 13.4 35%
Environment » 29.9 65%
Composite B Score 107.7
  • >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
  • >60% points available = Area of excellence

Highlights:

From B Impact Assessment

Environment: Top 10% of industry in bi-annual increase of recycled/sustainable inputs in product; >50% office supplies from recycled materials; >75% print materials use recycled paper; >5% renewable energy; >50% carbon inventory offset

Community: >40% women/minority management; Staff organized service days; >50% employees participate in service days; >5% profits given to charity; Offers employees 20+ hrs/yr time off to volunteer

Employees: 100% paid a living wage; >50% employee and family health insurance premiums covered; >75% internal promotion; Reimbursement for continuing education

Accountability: Publishes a transparent report detailing mission-related impact; >75% managers are evaluated based on social/environmental performance

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