January 10, 2008
Ben & Jerry’s Wraps Up Social Footprint Pilot
The Center for Sustainable Innovation has completed an initial pilot of its Social Footprint Method at Ben & Jerry’s. Results of the pilot are included in the company’s online 2006 Social and Environmental Assessment Report, in a special section entitled Global Warming Social Footprint.
Unlike the Global Reporting Initiative, the Social Footprint Method measures social sustainability performance against standards of performance which, according to CSI, results in true triple bottom line measurement and reporting, not just top line reporting.
The scope of Ben & Jerry’s initial pilot focused on the company’s contributions towards reversing climate change…..
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Reader Comments
I love the commitment these guys have toward things that matter. Recently I saw some pieces on shows like CNN and the journal with Joan Lunden on PBS that were talking about issues and solutions for industrial recycling. Ben and Jerry’s have been doing “Green” and setting an example before it was PC. It’s cool to see that they are still leading the pack with innovation.
ldavis | September 21st, 2011