Groundwork Coffee Holdings LLC

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

California, United States

Certified Since

June 2022

Industry

Food products

Sector

Manufacturing

Operates In

United States

The moment we opened the doors to our very first cafe in Venice Beach, we knew we had found our calling—and our people. We had a humble goal to source and share the very best organic coffee we could find with our local community. We started small, but demand grew quickly, so we started roasting coffee 24/7 out of our tiny café on Rose Avenue to keep up. Now nearly 30 years later, thanks to the neighbors and friends we’ve been fortunate enough to serve, we have new cafés opening all along the West Coast, a growing line of cold brew coffees, and two very busy roasteries in Los Angeles and Portland. We’ve also been profoundly lucky to see the development of dozens of new organic coffee farms around the world and are proud to continue sharing their exceptional coffees with our community. We’re excited to keep forging forward—with gratitude, with passion, and by always standing by what we believe in. Whether you’re a team member, a customer, a community member, or a partner, we thank you. Now let’s put in the work!

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, Groundwork Coffee Holdings LLC earned an overall score of 93.5. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
93.5
93.5 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 13.1

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.

Mission & Engagement0.7
Ethics & Transparency2.3
+ 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 11.7

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 Security1.3
Health, Wellness, & Safety4.1
Career Development3.2
Engagement & Satisfaction2.6

Community 39.5

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, & Inclusion5.6
Economic Impact6.1
Civic Engagement & Giving3.2
Supply Chain Management3.5
+ Supply Chain Poverty Alleviation18.5

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 26.1

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.

Environmental Management3.9
Air & Climate2.3
Water0.7
Land & Life5.0
+ Toxin Reduction / Remediation12.9

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 2.9

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 Stewardship2.9


Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2022 Overall B Impact Score93.5

Additional Documentation

Groundwork Coffee Disclosure Report 2022


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