Equator Coffees, LLC

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

California, United States

Certified Since

December 2011

Industry

Food products

Sector

Manufacturing

Operates In

United States

Equator Coffees is a women-owned, green-certified coffee roaster based in Marin, CA. Founded in 1995 by Brooke McDonnell and Helen Russell, Equator's commitment to a sustainable, transparent approach spans more than two decades. Equator’s unwavering pursuit of quality leads to socially and environmentally responsible business decisions that ensure a steady supply of quality coffee into the future. Equator was one of the first truly boutique wholesale coffee roasters in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the past 24 years, Equator's careful attention to quality, deep and mutually beneficial relationships with their global farm partners, and unparalleled dedication to high-touch customer service. Equator was the first roaster in the Bay Area to sign onto the Fair Trade Certified program. Additionally, Equator in collaboration with Boot Coffee owns and operates a coffee farm, Finca Sophia, in Panama. Today, Equator operates several cafes in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration honored Equator by naming them the "National Small Business of the Year," the first certified LGBTQ owned business to receive this honor.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, Equator Coffees, LLC earned an overall score of 85.2. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
85.2
85.2 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 14.6

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Mission & Engagement1.2
Ethics & Transparency3.3
+ Mission Locked10

What is this? A company with an Impact Business Model is intentionally designed to create a specific positive outcome for one of its stakeholders - such as workers, community, environment, or customers.


Workers 19.1

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Financial Security3.9
Health, Wellness, & Safety7.2
Career Development3.0
Engagement & Satisfaction4.8

Community 28.2

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion7.0
Economic Impact3.9
Civic Engagement & Giving1.8
Supply Chain Management5.2
+ Supply Chain Poverty Alleviation7.4

What is this? A company with an Impact Business Model is intentionally designed to create a specific positive outcome for one of its stakeholders - such as workers, community, environment, or customers.


Environment 19.8

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Environmental Management2.7
Air & Climate4.9
Water1.0
Land & Life7.0
+ Toxin Reduction / Remediation3.7

What is this? A company with an Impact Business Model is intentionally designed to create a specific positive outcome for one of its stakeholders - such as workers, community, environment, or customers.


Customers 3.4

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Customer Stewardship3.4


Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2022 Overall B Impact Score85.2
2017 Overall B Impact Score92.6
2015 Overall B Impact Score83.5
2013 Overall B Impact Score86
2013 Overall B Impact Score82.8

Additional Documentation

Equator Coffees LLC Disclosure Report 2022


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