All Data for Arrowhead Mills Whole Grain Brown Basmati Rice

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Health and Safety Ratings

9

Health and Safety

– 8.7/10
- 9
  
  Health and Safety (Food)
  
  – 8.7/10
  - 10
    
    Certifications
    
    – 10/10
    - 10
      
      True Food Shoppers Guide to Avoiding Genetically Engineered Foods
      
      – 10/10
      
      Data Provider: The Center for Food Safety, The Pocket Shoppers' Guide to Avoiding GE Foods
      
      The True Food Network , the grassroots action network of the Center for Food Safety (CFS), works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the proliferation of harmful food production technologies and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. As one of the few industrialized nations without mandatory labeling, segregation, or tracking for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in products, CFS has relied on communications with food manufacturers to determine which brands actively attempt to avoid GMO ingredients, and which brands are likely to contain them. The True Food Shoppers Guide to Avoiding Genetically Engineered Foods was compiled from company letters, survey responses and position statements, not through testing. As ingredients in foods change often, it is best to always check the ingredients list - any non-organic foods (that are not labeled as being GMO-Free) and contain corn, soy, canola, or cottonseed oil (or their derivatives) may be genetically engineered. For the full Shoppers Guide and more information visit http://www.truefoodnow.org or http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/.
      
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  - 8
    
    Nutritional Value
    
    – 8.3/10
    - 8
      
      General Nutrition
      
      – 8.3/10
      - 8
        
        RRR Score
        
        – 8.3/10
        
        8
        
        RRR Score
        
        – 8.3/10
        
        Data Provider: ,
        
        Nutritional value based on the RRR nutritional system (ratio of recommended to restricted food components).
        
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Environmental Ratings

6

Environmental Impact

– 6.2/10
- 6
  
  Ecosystems and Biodiversity
  
  – 5.6/10
  - 6
    
    Impact on Ecosystems
    
    – 5.6/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, EIO Data
    
    Company rating on impact on ecosystems. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 8
  
  Toxic Waste
  
  – 8.5/10
  - 10
    
    Chemical Spills (Number)
    
    – 10/10
    
    Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
    
    Company 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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  - 8
    
    Clean Water Act
    
    – 7.8/10
    
    Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
    
    Company rating on its violations of the Clean Water Act. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 8
    
    Liabilities for Hazardous Waste
    
    – 7.6/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has liabilities for hazardous waste sites or fines/penalties for waste management violations. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    Extended Description: The company's liabilities for hazardous waste sites exceed $50 million, or the company has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for waste management violations. Before 1996 the threshold for liabilities was $30 million.
    
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- 4
  
  Global Warming
  
  – 4.3/10
  - 4
    
    Carbon Footprint
    
    – 4.3/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, EIO Data
    
    Company rating on its contribution to Global Warming. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 7
  
  Air Pollution
  
  – 6.9/10
  - 7
    
    Clean Air Act
    
    – 6.9/10
    
    Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
    
    Company rating on its violations of the Clean Air Act. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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4

Resource Management

– 3.5/10
- 4
  
  Energy Management
  
  – 3.5/10
  - 4
    
    Clean Energy
    
    – 3.5/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has taken measures to reduce contributions to global climate change and air pollution through the use of clean energy. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    Extended Description: The company has taken significant measures to reduce the contributions of its operations to global climate change and air pollution through the use of renewable energy, other clean fuels, or through the introduction of energy efficient programs or sale of products promoting energy efficiency.
    
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5

Environmental Management

– 5.2/10
- 4
  
  Management
  
  – 4.0/10
  - 4
    
    Environmental Management
    
    – 4.0/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on its commitment to environmental management programs, such as ISO 14001. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 6
  
  Disclosure and Compliance
  
  – 6.4/10
  - 6
    
    Environmental Concerns
    
    – 6.4/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has had environmental problems, usually environmental accident(s). Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 6
    
    Regulatory Problems
    
    – 6.4/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for violations or it has a pattern of regulatory controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    Extended Description: The company has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for violations of air, water, or other environmental regulations, or it has a pattern of regulatory controversies under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act or other major environmental regulations.
    
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Social Ratings

7

Society

– 6.6/10
- 3
  
  Philanthropy
  
  – 3.3/10
  
  This assesses a company's charitable giving, volunteer programs and support for public/private partnerships.
  - 3
    
    Philanthropy Generosity
    
    – 3.3/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on how much it gives to charity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 3
    
    Volunteer Programs
    
    – 3.4/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has an exceptionally strong employee volunteer program. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 7
  
  Community Engagement
  
  – 7.5/10
  
  This assesses a company's engagement with local communities, including input on company impact. It also includes community relations and support programs.
  - 6
    
    Community Controversies
    
    – 6.3/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has been involved in community-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 10
    
    Indigenous Peoples Controversies
    
    – 10/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has been involved in controversies with indigenous peoples. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 6
    
    Negative Economic Impact
    
    – 6.1/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether its actions have resulted in major controversies concerning its negative economic impact on the community. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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6

Consumers

– 6.3/10
- 6
  
  Quality and Safety
  
  – 6.3/10
  
  This assesses a company's product quality, health, safety, and information performance, including product innovation.
  - 7
    
    Product Safety
    
    – 7.3/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has either paid substantial fines or civil penalties, or is involved in a major recent controversy or regulatory action, relating to the safety of its products or services. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 5
    
    Quality Management
    
    – 4.6/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on its product quality programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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4

Corporate Governance

– 3.9/10
- 4
  
  Corporate Reporting
  
  – 3.9/10
  
  This assesses the independence of a company's auditors and board, as well as its accountability and transparency to stakeholders.
  - 4
    
    Sustainability Reporting
    
    – 3.9/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on how transparent the company is on environmental and social issues. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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6

Workers

– 5.9/10
- 5
  
  Workplace Diversity
  
  – 5.3/10
  - 6
    
    Diversity Controversy
    
    – 6.1/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has paid diversity-related fines or been involved in diversity-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 5
    
    Minority and Female Board Directors
    
    – 4.6/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether women and/or minorities hold a significant proportion of the seats on the board. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 5
    
    Promotion Policy
    
    – 4.8/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on its progress in promoting women and/or minorities to senior positions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 5
  
  Working Conditions and Benefits
  
  – 4.6/10
  - 2
    
    Employee Benefits
    
    – 2.3/10
    - 0
      
      Adequacy of Retirement Benefits
      
      – 0/10
      
      Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
      
      Company rating on the adequacy of its retirement benefits programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      
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    - 5
      
      Work and Life Balance
      
      – 5.3/10
      
      Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
      
      Company rating on its work-life programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      
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  - 7
    
    Working Conditions
    
    – 7.0/10
    - 6
      
      Employee Relations Controversy
      
      – 6.1/10
      
      Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
      
      Company rating on its involvement in employee-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      
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    - 8
      
      Health and Safety Fines and Penalties
      
      – 7.8/10
      
      Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
      
      Company rating on whether it has paid fines for willful violations of employee health and safety standards, or been involved in major health and safety controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      
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- 7
  
  Labor and Human Rights
  
  – 7.2/10
  - 7
    
    Employee Relations Controversy
    
    – 6.8/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has been involved in employee-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 10
    
    Human Rights Controversies
    
    – 10/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether its non-U.S. operations have been involved in controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 6
    
    Supplier Labor Controversy
    
    – 6.2/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on its involvement in labor-related supply controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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  - 6
    
    Union Relations
    
    – 6.0/10
    
    Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
    
    Company rating on whether it has a history of notably poor union relations. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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Product Certifications and Listings

The Center for Food Safety

True Food Shoppers Guide to Avoiding Genetically Engineered Foods

The True Food Network , the grassroots action network of the Center for Food Safety (CFS), works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the proliferation of harmful food production technologies and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. As one of the few industrialized nations without mandatory labeling, segregation, or tracking for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in products, CFS has relied on communications with food manufacturers to determine which brands actively attempt to avoid GMO ingredients, and which brands are likely to contain them. The True Food Shoppers Guide to Avoiding Genetically Engineered Foods was compiled from company letters, survey responses and position statements, not through testing. As ingredients in foods change often, it is best to always check the ingredients list - any non-organic foods (that are not labeled as being GMO-Free) and contain corn, soy, canola, or cottonseed oil (or their derivatives) may be genetically engineered. For the full Shoppers Guide and more information visit http://www.truefoodnow.org or http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/.

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