NOVICA

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

California, United States

Certified Since

November 2021

Industry

Other retail sale

Sector

Wholesale/Retail

Operates In

United States

Mission-driven to empower artisans and preserve cultures worldwide, NOVICA features the handmade creations of thousands of master artisans who sell a selection of more than 100,000 limited edition fair trade treasures to retail customers at NOVICA.com. Offerings range from handmade jewelry and apparel, to handwoven rugs and tapestries, to hand-carved decor, collectibles, original fine art and unique gifts. NOVICA is headquartered in Los Angeles, with eight Artisan Empowerment Hubs around the world. NOVICA pioneered this massive, direct artisan-to-consumer online gallery concept in the year 1999. To date, NOVICA has sent more than $115 million directly to artisans in developing nations. NOVICA also powers sites for other mission driven organizations such as the UNICEF Market, Smithsonian Folklife Marketplace, Kiva Store, Upworthy Market, Road Scholar World Bazaar and more.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, NOVICA earned an overall score of 83.5. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
83.5
83.5 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 9.5

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.

Mission & Engagement3.2
Ethics & Transparency3.7
+ Mission Locked2.5

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.


Workers 19.5

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.

Financial Security7.7
Health, Wellness, & Safety2.1
Career Development3.0
Engagement & Satisfaction2.9

Community 36.0

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, & Inclusion5.8
Economic Impact3.4
Civic Engagement & Giving3.8
Supply Chain Management5.3
+ Supply Chain Poverty Alleviation14.9

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.


Environment 14.7

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.

Environmental Management3.9
Air & Climate3.7
Water1.4
Land & Life5.3

Customers 3.5

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.

Customer Stewardship3.1


Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2021 Overall B Impact Score83.5

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