Parent Company: W.S. Badger Co, Inc.
Company ownership: family-owned and operated business co-led by Co-CEO Sisters, located in the woods of New Hampshire. 🇺🇸
Certifications: Certified B-Corp, USDA Organic, NSF: Personal Care Products Containing Organic Ingredients, Fair Trade Certified Ingredients, Protect Land + Sea certified via Haereticus Environmental Laboratory,
People:** Badger is a strong advocate for legislation for family-friendly benefits, fair pay, and social justice. **A company built by family, family focus is a foundational tenet of the culture at Badger which rings true from allowing young children in the workplace and generous wellness benefit plans. Badger donates 10% of before-tax profits to non-profit organizations that focus on health & welfare of children, organizations in the local community where the company operates, and the promotion of peace and well-being.
**Planet: ****In 2019, Badger joined 500+ fellow B Corps in publicly committing to reach Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2030 - a full 20 years ahead of 2050 goals set forth by the Paris Climate Agreement. Badger HQ is LEED Silver certified and, as of Summer 2020, operated 100% via onsite renewable energy. The Badger organic grounds, which routinely grows and donates vegetables to local community kitchens, uses regenerative practices. In manufacturing, Badger uses zero-waste and low plastic products. Badger recognizes the responsibility the company has to protect coral reefs via their sun-care products so badger sunscreens do not contain any ingredients or contaminants considered harmful to marine ecosystems, being one of the few Protect Land + Sea certified brands in the world.
Political: Badger has not contributed to political campaigns in the last three federal elections (’16, ‘18, ‘20) through PAC or individual employee political contributions (of amounts over $1,000).