Social Ratings
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7Philanthropy– 7.4/10This assesses a company's charitable giving, volunteer programs and support for public/private partnerships.
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7Charitable Donations– 7.4/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it makes cash donations or in-kind donations that encourage employees to volunteer, and also whether the company provides funding for research through its own foundations. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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8Community Engagement– 7.7/10This assesses a company's engagement with local communities, including input on company impact. It also includes community relations and support programs.
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6Community Support– 6.3/10Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) ScoresInnovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.Company rating on its community support programs and engagement with local communities. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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5Customer Satisfaction– 5.3/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it has policies and programs to maintain customer loyalty and prevent monopolistic tactics such as price fixing. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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3Quality and Safety– 3.2/10This assesses a company's product quality, health, safety, and information performance, including product innovation.
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6Product Controversy– 5.8/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it has been in the news because of a controversy linked to products made by the company that may have harmed customers health, safety, integrity, or privacy. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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1Product Recalls– 1.1/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it has announced a mass recall of products or has withdrawn a product because of either defects or health and safety concerns. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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2Corporate Reporting– 2.1/10This assesses the independence of a company's auditors and board, as well as its accountability and transparency to stakeholders.
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2Auditor Independence– 2.1/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on how independent its auditors are. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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7General Corporate Governance– 7.3/10This assesses a company's performance on a range of governance issues, including both traditional governance concerns and more strategic social responsibility governance issues.
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5Corporate Governance– 5.1/10Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) ScoresInnovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.Company rating on its policies and performance on governance issues such as management diversity, board independence, separation of CEO and Chairman roles, responsiveness to shareholder activism, campaign finance policies, and bribery policies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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6Equal Employment Opportunity (Company)– 5.8/10Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability DataCompany rating on whether it has a labor/human rights policy for its employees that contains a non-discrimination policy, and whether the company has a separate nondiscrimination statement on its Web page. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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4Equal Employment Opportunity (Suppliers)– 3.5/10Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability DataCompany rating on whether it has a labor/human rights policy for its suppliers that contains a non-discrimination policy, and whether the company has a separate nondiscrimination statement on its Web page. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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5Other Diversity Controversy– 5.2/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it has been in the news because of a controversy linked to workplace diversity or equal opportunities. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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6Training and Development– 5.8/10This assesses a company's employee training and development policies and outcomes.
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6Internal Promotion– 5.5/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it has an internal assessment center that focuses on internal selection and promotion, and whether the company claims to favor promotion of its own employees. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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6Training Policy– 6.0/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on its commitment to training and educating its workforce, either through skill-development programs or career-development support. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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5Labor Relations– 4.6/10Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) ScoresInnovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.Company rating on its collective bargaining policies, workforce reductions, labor-related controversies, and fines. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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6Employee Development– 5.8/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it has shown a commitment to workforce quality, and whether key employees have necessary training and incentive schemes. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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3Employee Development Policy– 2.7/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on its employee benefits policy, and whether it maintains long-term employment growth. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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7Employee Motivation and Development– 7.3/10Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) ScoresInnovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.Company rating on its hiring and retention policies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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2Family Friendly– 2.0/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it provides day care services or extra maternity leave beyond the legal minimum, and whether the company has won a family-friendly prize like a Working Mother Award. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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Environmental Ratings
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8Corporate Governance– 7.7/10Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) ScoresInnovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.Company rating on whether it has an environmental manager (such as a senior environmental officer) at its board or executive level, and whether the company factors environmental performance into compensation. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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8ISO 14001– 7.8/10Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability DataCompany rating on whether its facilities have been certified under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001. Certification means the company meets ISO environmental management standards, which require a commitment to minimizing environmental impact and improving environmental performance. To learn more visit http://www.iso.org. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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7Wastewater and Waste Management– 7.3/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on its plans to reduce, substitute, or phase out waste, hazardous waste, or wastewater. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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8Emissions Reduction– 8.4/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it monitors its own emission reduction efforts, publicly shares the results, and conducts regular audits of its programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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6Penalties– 5.6/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on the total amount it has paid in penalties, fines, remediation costs, clean-up costs, emission rights costs, and lost court cases or settlements. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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6Energy Conservation– 5.9/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on energy consumption divided by either its net sales or its net revenue. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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10Chemical Spills (Number)– 10/10Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005Company rating on number of chemical spills reported by the maker of this product to the Emergency Response Notification Team. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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10Chemical Spills (Volume)– 10/10Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005Company rating on volume estimates for chemical spills reported to the Emergency Response Notification System. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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5Pollution Controversy– 5.1/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on whether it's been in the news because of a controversy linked to the spill of chemicals, oils, or fuels. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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7Carbon Emissions– 7.5/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on its public reports about efforts to recycle, reduce, reuse, substitute, or phase out carbon dioxide or other similar gases. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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9F-Gas Emissions– 8.6/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on its public reports about plans to recycle, reduce, reuse, or phase out fluorinated gases such as hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, or sulphur hexafluoride. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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8Greenhouse Gases– 7.9/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on its carbon dioxide (or similar gas) emissions, in tons, divided by the company's net sales or revenue. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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10Particulate Matter and VOCs– 9.8/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on its public reports about plans to reduce, substitute, or phase out volatile organic compounds or particulate matter measuring less than ten microns in diameter. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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10SOx and NOx– 10/10Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.comPlease note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.Company rating on its public reports about plans to reduce, reuse, recycle, substitute, or phase out sulphur oxide or nitrogen oxide emissions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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Health and Safety Ratings
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10Harmful Ingredients– 10/10Data Provider: Personal Care Products Association , Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Ingredients Found Unsafe for Use in CosmeticsTells whether an ingredient found in this product has been labeled unsafe by the Cosmetics Ingredients Review, a government-supported scientific body established in 1976 by the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association.
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10Safe Use– 10/10Data Provider: Personal Care Products Association , Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Cosmetic Ingredients Found Safe As UsedTells whether an ingredient in this product has been found to be "Safe as Used" by the Cosmetics Ingredient Review, a government supported scientific body established in 1976 by the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association.
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10Endocrine Disruptors– 10/10Data Provider: European Commission, Endocrine Disruption Report, Annex 13 "List of 146 Substances with Endocrine Disruption Classifications"Tells whether an ingredient in this product has hormone disruption effects, based on both human and wildlife evidence. Category 1 chemicals have shown evidence of disruption in living organisms, while Category 2 chemicals have shown evidence of potential to cause endocrine disruption. Category 3 chemicals have shown no evidence of disruption.
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10Carcinogenicity– 10/10Data Provider: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Monographs of the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans (Series)Grades the ingredients in this product on their probability of causing cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Group 1 is carcinogenic to humans, group 2A is probably carcinogenic to humans, group 2B is possibly carcinogenic to humans, group 3 is not classifiable as carcinogenic to humans, and group 4 is probably not carcinogenic to humans.
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10Known Carcinogens– 10/10Data Provider: Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program, Report on Cancer (Known Carcinogens)Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been identified as a known carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program's eleventh Report on Cancer.
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10Possible Carcinogen– 10/10Data Provider: Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program, Report on Cancer (Anticipated Carcinogens)Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been identified as an anticipated carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program's eleventh Report on Cancer.
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10Possible Carcinogen– 10/10Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive ToxicantsTells whether ingredients in this product may cause cancer, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R45).
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10Possible Carcinogen by Inhalation– 10/10Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive ToxicantsTells whether an ingredient in this product may cause cancer by inhalation, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R49).
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10Carcinogenic Ingredients– 10/10Data Provider: Environmental Protection Agency, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Carcinogenicity Weight of Evidence Characterizations (1986)Grades this product based on how carcinogenic an ingredient is, as determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Risk Information System. The probability of a chemical causing cancer is rated on a seven-part scale: A human carcinogen, A2 human carcinogen (inhalation route), B1 probable human carcinogen (based on limited evidence of carcinogenity in humans), B2 probable human carcinogen (based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenity in animals), C possible human carcinogen, D not classifiable as to human carcinogenity, E evidence of non-carcinogenity for humans.
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10Causes Asthma– 10/10Data Provider: UK Health and Safety Executive, Asthmagen Compendium (Section III)Tells how likely an ingredient in this product is to cause asthma, based on the U.K. Health and Safety Executive. Chemicals are declared "May Cause Sensitization by Inhalation," "ACTS/Watch Chemical of Concern," or "Insufficient evidence to list as asthmagen."
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10Female Reproduction– 10/10Data Provider: State of California, Proposition 65 Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive ToxicityTells whether an ingredient in this product has been found to be toxic to the female reproductive system by the State of California's Proposition 65 evaluation.
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10Male Reproduction– 10/10Data Provider: State of California, Proposition 65 Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive ToxicityTells whether an ingredient in this product has been found to be toxic to the male reproductive system by the State of California's Proposition 65 evaluation.
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10Harmful to Unborn Children– 10/10Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive ToxicantsTells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of impairing fertility, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R62).
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10Harmful to Unborn Children– 10/10Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive ToxicantsTells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of harming unborn children, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R61).
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10Risk to Unborn Children– 10/10Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive ToxicantsTells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of harming unborn children, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R63).
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10Causes Infertility– 10/10Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive ToxicantsTells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of impairing fertility, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R60).
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10Fertility Problems– 10/10Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive ToxicantsTells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of impairing fertility, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R62).
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10Genetic Damage– 10/10Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive ToxicantsTells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of causing heritable genetic damage, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R46).
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Product Certifications and Listings

According to Climate Counts, this company is striding in the race to address climate change.
Climate Counts is a non-profit campaign that scores companies annually on the basis of their voluntary action to reverse climate change. The Climate Counts Company Scorecard helps people vote with their dollars by making climate-conscious purchasing and investing choices that put pressure on the world’s most well-known companies to take the issue of climate change seriously.
Launched by organics pioneer Stonyfield Farm, Climate Counts believes everyday consumers can be the most important activists in the fight against global warming. Climate Counts has currently evaluated 106 companies—representing over 3000 different brands—in thirteen major consumer sectors with plans to expand the number of companies and sectors soon.
Climate Counts use a 0-to-100 point scale and 22 criteria to determine if companies have:
- Measured their climate “footprint”
- Reduced their impact on global warming
- Supported (or suggest intent to block) progressive climate legislation
- Publicly disclosed their climate actions clearly and comprehensively
Learn more at http://www.climatecounts.org/scorecard_overview.php.
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