A Better way to do Business
UncommonGoods
B Impact Report Highlights
Environment: >51% recycled office supplies; >5% of energy saved via conservation; incentives to encourage low-impact commutes
Employees: 100% of employees offered reimbursement for continued education; 100% of employees paid living wage; >6% of profits included in profit sharing plan; >80% of individual health insurance premiums covered; 6+ weeks paid maternity leave; >50% of employees share ownership in company
Community: >20% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >10% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >20% of management from previously excluded populations; >50% of employees are women; >30% of employees from low-income communities; >10% of net profits given to charitable institutions
About UncommonGoods
UncommonGoods is an online and catalog retailer of creatively designed, high quality, and affordable products. They combine the treasures of a specialty boutique, the great finds of a craft show, discoveries from a faraway bazaar, along with some enduring classics. UncommonGoods offers an exciting selection of products for the home, as well as an assortment of distinctive personal accessories, with more categories to follow.
We have been focused on the issue of sustainability since our founding in 1999. B Corporation appears to have struck an insightful balance between the realities of business and each of the key components of sustainability - including human resources, environment, community, financial, and governance. We want to learn from the questions that are asked and from the practices of other B Corporations in order to continue to improve in these areas.
They are committed to making the UncommonGoods shopping experience enjoyable in every way. Their engaging and intuitive interface informs shoppers about the quality, cultural significance, production method and style of their product, and tells the wonderful stories of the artisans who make their products. Their customers know why the items they are buying are special. In addition to providing unique items of outstanding quality, they endeavor to feature merchandise created in harmony with the environment and without harm to animals or people.
