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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout U.S. Tile
The US Tile Co. was founded in July 1973 in Corona, CA (where it remains to this day), based on a belief in the timeless beauty of authentic clay roof tile. Inspired by centuries-old European architecture and the influence of Spanish Colonial buildings throughout the southwest, US Tile led the way in defining the roofscapes of the rapidly expanding region. From its rustic beginnings, relying on old-world equipment and techniques, US Tile set the pace. The standard would be authentic, sustainable clay. The palette would be kiln-fired earthen hues.
The values advanced by B Lab and B Corporations are ones that are important to us and also to our stakeholders. By becoming a B Corporation, we are better able to broadcast our commitment to those values and hopefully set an example of social and environmental responsibility in our community.
Today, the company is situated on 27.5 acres, with a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, housing more than 180,000 square feet under its roof, producing a broad range of clay tile meeting the needs of today's homebuilder. We have become the #1 seller of clay roof tile in the U.S. yet, nothing has really changed; the handcrafted look and authenticity of our work remains.
The Change We Seek®
Made from the earth, US Tile clay roofing products are all natural, 100% recyclable, with a recycled material content of up to 59%, minimizing the environmental footprint and maximizing LEED credits. Their raw materials are sourced locally, insuring minimal transportation footprints as well. In fact, in 2008 US Tile used over 48 million tons of recycled materials in our roofing products. That is equal to the energy used by 84,000 homes or the annual emissions from 108,000 cars.
US Tile is also the only roofing tile in the world to earn the prestigious Cradle to Cradle certification for environmentally sustainable products. All of their domestically produced products are Cradle to Cradle certified, eliminating any question as to their products sustainability and their company's commitment to making the most environmentally friendly products on the market today.
US Tile Company
- Industry: Building Materials
- Product/Services: Clay Roofing Tiles
- Location: Corona, CA
- http://ustile.com
Summary:
Certified: January 2010| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 14.6 | 76% |
| Employees » | 23.8 | 56% |
| Consumers » | 23.2 | 48% |
| Community » | 5.1 | 12% |
| Environment » | 25.2 | 52% |
| Composite B Score | 91.9 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: Policy to increase energy efficiency; >5% of energy comes from renewable sources; % of renewable energy increased annually
Employees: 100% of employees offered reimbursement for Continuing Education; All employees paid a living wage; >50% individual/family health insurance premiums covered
Community: >40% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >50% of customers are local
Consumers: 80% of products provide environmental benefits