W.S. Badger Co, Inc.

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

New Hampshire, United States

Certified Since

February 2011

Industry

Personal care products

Sector

Manufacturing

Operates In

United States

Badger is a second-generation family business making organic skincare since 1995. Today, this iconic and mission-driven certified B Corp is led by Co-CEO sisters Rebecca Hamilton and Emily Schwerin-Whyte and boasts a majority female leadership team. We are committed to and advocate for legislation around fair pay, family-friendly benefits, and climate and social justice. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment that supports employees and the customers we serve.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, W.S. Badger Co, Inc. earned an overall score of 147.4. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
147.4
147.4 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 18.4

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.

Mission & Engagement3.9
Ethics & Transparency4.5
+ 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 27.8

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 Security9.9
Health, Wellness, & Safety7.9
Career Development3.0
Engagement & Satisfaction6.4

Community 24.4

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.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion4.3
Economic Impact4.8
Civic Engagement & Giving6.4
Supply Chain Management5.4
+ Supply Chain Poverty Alleviation1.3

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 69.1

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 Management6.9
Air & Climate10.5
Water4.1
Land & Life8.3
+ Environmentally Innovative Manufacturing Process23.9
+ Land/wildlife Conservation0.4
+ Toxin Reduction / Remediation13.9

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 7.4

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 Stewardship4.8
+ Health & Wellness Improvement2.6

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.



Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2021 Overall B Impact Score147.4
2017 Overall B Impact Score141.2
2015 Overall B Impact Score137.8
2013 Overall B Impact Score121.8

Best for the World

Every year, B Lab recognizes the B Corps that have achieved the highest verified scores in the five impact areas evaluated on the B Impact Assessment.

Best For The World: Environment2019
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Best For The World: Environment2018
Best For The World: Governance2018
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Best For The World: Environment2017
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Best For The World: Environment2016
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Best For The World: Environment2015
Best For The World: Overall2014
Best For The World: Environment2013
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