Equal Exchange Organic Tea & Coffee

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Worker-owned cooperative organic teas sourced directly from small farmer cooperatives worldwide.

Ultimate Parent Company: Equal Exchange Worker Coop

Shoptegrity Composite Score

85.8 / 100

Confidence: 23%

Ownership & Structure 100 / 100

Ownership structure: Worker Coop

Capital Extraction 90 / 100

Member-owned/Cooperative structure retains or returns capital to members.

Pay Equity 100 / 100

CEO-to-median-worker compensation ratio is 4:1.

Labor Practices 70 / 100

Labor score based on 0 recorded events and certifications.

Environmental Impact 70 / 100

Environmental score reflects compliance, agricultural practices, and impact records.

Locality & Community Wealth 75 / 100

Local footprint: Regional Independent

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ownership Source: Equal Exchange Articles of Organization

Incorporated as a worker-owned cooperative under Massachusetts law; every worker-owner holds exactly one share and one vote.

pay equity Source: Equal Exchange Annual Transparency Report

Internal bylaws legally cap top executive compensation at 4:1 compared to the lowest-paid full-time employee.