Period covered by this Communication on Progress (COP)
From: October 19, 2012 To: October 19, 2013

October 19, 2013

H.E. Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General
United Nations
New York, NY 10017

Dear Mr. Secretary-General,

I am writing to you to express Rubicon Global’s continued support of the ten principles of the Global Compact with respect to human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. In 2011, we committed to making the Global Compact and its principles part of the strategy, culture and day-to-day operations of our company and I am proud to report that we have and will continue to do so.

Our second Communication on Progress describes our efforts to support the ten principles this year and our goals for the coming year. Highlights this year include helping to pass Benefit Corporation legislation in the state of Delaware and participating in the United Nations Supply Chain Sustainability Advisory Committee resources website.

We will continue to support the efforts of the United Nations and look to it for guidance and thought leadership.

Sincerely yours,

Lane Moore
Executive Chairman, Rubicon Global

Throughout 2013, Rubicon Global’s Chief Administrative Officer and our Human Resources team have been updating our company policies and enhancing our employee orientation process. Efforts include expanding training for all employees, updating the employee handbook and creating the position of Talent Manager. Throughout the remainder of 2013, Rubicon Global will recruit for the position of Talent Manager and continue to develop company-wide human resources goals and policies.

In April 2012, Rubicon Global completed its B Impact Assessment and became a Certified B Corporation. Rubicon Global joins a league of corporations that believe business is the most powerful way to create change. As a Certified B Corporation, Rubicon Global must publicly report on its social and environmental performance using established third-party standards. The B Impact Assessment measures across governance, workers, community and the environment. Rubicon Global’s B Impact Assessment score is reviewed every two years with the next assessment coming in April 2014.

On July 17, 2013, Delaware became the 19th state (plus D.C.) to enact benefit corporation legislation, but as home to most venture-backed businesses, 50% of all publicly-traded companies, and 64% of the Fortune 500, it is the most important state for businesses that seek access to venture capital, private equity, and public capital markets. The path is now clear to scale business as a force for good. Rubicon Global met with the Delaware Bar Association and key legislators to help pass Benefit Corporation Legislation and was recognized as a B Corp MVP for its efforts. To learn more, please visit http://www.bcorporation.net/what-are-b-corps/legislation and http://blogs.barrons.com/penta/2013/04/29/benefit-corporations-on-the-rise/.

To view Rubicon Global's 2012 B Impact Assessment, please visit www.BCorporation.net/RubiconGlobal.

Current human resource policies and policies with Rubicon Global’s vendors will be under review during the remainder of 2013 and the beginning of 2014. On Rubicon Global’s next United Nations Communication on Progress, the company will report back on policies established, company-wide training developed and consultation held with stakeholders.

Rubicon Global uses third party assessments like the B Impact Assessment to measure its performance and identify gaps. In addition, Rubicon Global is working with outside human resources consultants to ensure the proper policies and measurement tools are in place.

Rubicon Global adheres to the laws set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Georgia Department of Labor. During the remainder of 2013 and in early 2014, the human resources team, led by the Chief Administrative Officer, will be reviewing current policies, assessing risks and setting goals in this area. In addition, Rubicon Global has employee led teams looking into additional benefits and opportunities such as telecommuting, volunteer activities and cross-departmental collaboration. These teams will present their findings to the Executive Team for review and implementation.

Rubicon Global is consulting with key stakeholders during the remainder of 2013 and early 2014 to review current policies, assess risks and set goals related to labor rights. In 2014, the Talent Manager will help lead implementation of employee-driven benefits.

On Rubicon Global’s next United Nations Communication on Progress the company will report back on policies established, company-wide training developed and consultation held with stakeholders.

Rubicon Global uses third party assessments like the B Impact Assessment to measure its performance and identify gaps. In the area of workers (which includes job creation, compensation, benefits/training, worker ownership and work environment), Rubicon Global scored a passing score of 59.2%. In the area of community (which includes community products/services, suppliers/distributors, local involvement, diversity, civic engagement/giving), Rubicon Global received a passing score of 41.1%. In 2014, Rubicon Global will work to improve both of these areas on the B Impact Assessment.

To view Rubicon Global's 2012 B Impact Assessment, please visit www.BCorporation.net/RubiconGlobal.

Rubicon Global has a clear vision for helping North America’s top brands reduce their environmental impact and protect our communities. The company’s business model is built on sustainability, efficiency, transparency and responsibility. Rubicon Global utilizes innovative solutions in order to help companies improve the way they do business and turn waste into a resource.

Rubicon Global’s mission is to keep as much material as possible out of landfills and find new or existing recycling solutions for waste materials. Rubicon Global partners with its clients to come up with innovative alternatives for their waste stream, with minimizing costs and achieving the goal of zero-waste as primary objectives.

Rubicon Global’s goal is to divert 100% of its customers’ waste streams to truly sustainable alternatives by 2022.

Rubicon Global’s environmental efforts:
• Rubicon Global works with customers to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and reduce each company’s environmental footprint. Our experts, including those in the Rubicon Global Solutions Lab seek out new technology and improved solutions for our customers every day. We use metrics and Big Data analytics to pinpoint opportunities and continuously reduce environmental impact.

• Each Rubicon Global employee participates in a Sustainability 101 training session led by the Director of Corporate and Social Responsibility during the orientation process.

• Rubicon Global believes in sharing best practices with the public. In late 2013, Rubicon Global will be sharing a case on the United Nations Supply Chain Sustainability Advisory Committee resources website. We are honored to have been invited to participate in the United Nation’s business outreach.

In 2013, two articles were published by the Director of Corporate and Social Responsibility:
Environmental Defense Fund: Rubicon Global Disrupts the Waste Stream through Entrepreneurism
http://blogs.edf.org/innovation/2013/04/16/rubicon-disrupts-the-waste-stream-through-entrepreneurism/

National Federation of Independent Business: Top 10 Ways your Business Can Reduce Waste
http://www.nfib.com/business-resources/business-resources-item?cmsid=63215

In 2013, sustainability expert, Steve Rochlin shared the Rubicon Global business model with the United States Chamber of Commerce Business and Civic Leadership Center:

A New Spin on Waste
http://bclc.uschamber.com/free-tagging/rubicon-global

• Rubicon Global is a member of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) which assembles a community of global leaders to create solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. CGI members have made more than 2,100 Commitments to Action, which are improving the lives of 400 million people in over 180 countries. The total value of these commitments is estimated to be $69.2 billion. CGI commitments address social, economic and environmental issues around the world. Rubicon Global currently has a commitment underway for 2013-2015. Rubicon Global's commitment will help over 4,000 small businesses in the United States reduce the amount of waste they send to landfills. To read more about Rubicon Global’s CGI commitment, please visit http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org/commitments/commitments_search.asp?id=765040.

• Rubicon Global believes in equipping the next generation with tools to build sustainable businesses. Rubicon Global joined the board of the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership (IGEL) program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to create an academic partnership focused on market driven approaches to sustainability. Wharton, America’s oldest business school, is known for its cutting edge approach to sustainability. Rubicon Global’s Executive Chairman is proud to serve on the IGEL Corporate Advisory Board and support the school’s mission to develop and disseminate business solutions to sustainability on a global scale through future leaders and public outreach. In 2014, Rubicon Global is sponsoring a Knowledge@Wharton report entitled “Waste Management & Recycling Solutions for the Future.” This report will feature articles such as “Waste in the 21st Century: The Asset-light Approach”, “Big Data Insights from Better Waste and Recycling Reporting”, “The Impact of Environmental Legislation on Business” and “The Business Case for Zero Waste.” The report will be distributed widely to the business community and available to the public.

• The Basel Action Network (BAN) is the leading global source of information and advocacy on toxic trade and international hazardous waste treaties. BAN was created out of the United Nations treaty signed at the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. The convention was initiated in response to numerous international scandals regarding hazardous waste trafficking that began to occur in the late 1980s. As a BAN e-Stewards Enterprise, Rubicon Global is committed to working with certified e-Stewards recyclers whenever possible and supporting fair and just recycling practices.

• Rubicon Global is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and developers of the LEED rating system. LEED experts at Rubicon Global work with customers to earn maximum credits and earn green building certification.

• Rubicon Global is a member of Enactus (formerly Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)), an international non-profit seeking to create a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business. This organization works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders. Participating students form teams on their campus and apply business concepts to develop outreach projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for those in need. In 2013, Rubicon Global helped start two new Enactus teams on university campuses. The new teams include the University of Pennsylvania and LeTourneau University of Longview, Texas. In the fall of 2013, Rubicon Global’s Co-Founder and CEO, Nate Morris gave the keynote address to students and member corporations at the Fall Leadership Conference. He stressed the importance of taking a market-based approach to solving environmental and social issues.

• Rubicon Global employees have the opportunity to volunteer with local environmentally-focused organizations such as the Georgia Conservancy and Green Chamber of the South. In 2014, we are launching an in-house series called “Women in Sustainability” in which we will invite key female sustainability leaders to speak with our team.

Rubicon Global uses third party assessments like the B Impact Assessment to measure its performance and identify gaps. In the area of the environment (which includes environmental products/services, land/office/plant, inputs, outputs and suppliers/transportation), Rubicon Global scored 79.8% making this an area of excellence.

To view Rubicon Global's 2012 B Impact Assessment, please visit www.BCorporation.net/RubiconGlobal.

On Rubicon Global’s next United Nations Communication on Progress, the company will report back the success of its environmental initiatives and goals for the future.

During the remainder of 2013 and in early 2014, the executive leadership team, led by the Executive Chairman will be reviewing current policies, assessing risks and setting goals in the area of anti-corruption.

Rubicon Global is consulting with key stakeholders during the remainder of 2013 and early 2014 to review current policies, assess risks and set goals related to anti-corruption.

Rubicon Global uses third party assessments like the B Impact Assessment to measure its performance and identify gaps. In the area of governance (which includes corporate accountability and transparency), Rubicon Global scored 80.3% making this an area of excellence in the company’s B Impact Assessment score.

On Rubicon Global’s next United Nations Communication on Progress, the company will report back on policies established, company-wide training developed and consultation held with stakeholders.