Mangrove Web Development
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Offset 100% of 2018 greenhouse gas emissions and more than 100% of 2018 water use
Social Achievements
- Increased revenue from purpose-driven organizations or businesses owned and operated by women and people of color from 54% to 67%
- Over 75% of core team identify as female or non-binary. Over 50% of tech team identify as female or non-binary. Over 30% of core team identify as people of color. 100% of leadership team identify as female or non-binary.
- Logged 125 employee volunteer hours (2.69% of working hours)
- Contributed $11,250 as an in-kind donation to local nonprofit
- Converted 2 subcontractors to Full Time Employees
Governance Achievements
- Increased B Corp score from 80.7 to 91.3
- Created an employee handbook
- Added 401(k)
- Established policies for PTO, parental leave, breastfeeding
- Created a new healthcare stipend for team members
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Maintain a minimum of 50% of our business from purpose-driven or woman- or minority- owned organizations
- Become more active in mentoring other website developers
Short-term Goals:
- Create a method for monitoring Scope 1, 2, 3 greenhouse gas emissions
- Offset GHG emissions by 75-99%
Environmental Challenges
- Self-doubt about the impact of their efforts in a world facing significant challenges.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focusing on community, celebrating successes, and reminding themselves of the positive impact they have on change-making organizations.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Over 50% of Mangrove’s significant suppliers are majority-owned by women or individuals from underrepresented populations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: B Corp