HELPSY

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

New Jersey, United States

Certified Since

March 2018

Industry

Textiles

Sector

Wholesale/Retail

Operates In

United States

Helpsy is a Certified B Corp on a mission to radically change the way we think about, dispose of, recycle and buy second hand clothing. Through innovations like Helpsy Shop – a new direct-to-consumer way to shop used clothing, and Helpsy Source – a sustainable wholesale resource for e-commerce sellers, Helpsy is shifting perceptions around used clothing and help reduce the impact that clothing production has on our planet.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, HELPSY earned an overall score of 88.0. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
88
88 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 13.2

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.

Mission & Engagement2.1
Ethics & Transparency1.0
+ 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 12.8

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.

Financial Security6.4
Health, Wellness, & Safety1.5
Career Development1.4
Engagement & Satisfaction2.6

Community 20.2

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, & Inclusion4.5
Economic Impact8.5
Civic Engagement & Giving1.1
Supply Chain Management3.4

Environment 38.9

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.

Environmental Management2.4
Air & Climate4.4
Water0.0
Land & Life5.5
+ Resource Conservation26.5

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.


Customers 2.8

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.

Customer Stewardship2.8


Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2021 Overall B Impact Score88
2018 Overall B Impact Score85.6

Additional Documentation

Helpsy Disclosure Report 2018


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