About Sun Light & Power
Sun Light & Power was founded in 1976, at a time when many of us were just beginning to realize the need to preserve and protect the world's vital resources. Today Sun Light & Power offers the latest in custom designed, energy efficient technology, including state-of-the-art systems for solar electricity and hot water, radiant heating, earth-source heat pumps, and wind generated power.
We at Sun Light & Power are exceptionally proud to have earned Certification as a B Corporation because we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the highest possible standards for the solar industry, for our company, for our customers and ultimately for the planet.
Sun Light & Power is committed to providing a personal touch to every project they’re involved with - for commercial, non-profit, and residential projects - from thoughtful design to superior engineering to exemplary installation followed by quality service. Their staff excels across its disciplines; engineering, construction, electrical systems, CAD, and the permit, rebate and interconnection process. They are very aware that installing a solar system involves quite an investment, both economical and emotional, and recognize that customers are being bombarded with choices and options. They are confident that by providing the highest value possible in terms of solar system efficiency, cost-to-benefit ratio and customer satisfaction they can continue to hold their place as the most trusted name in solar in the Bay Area. "We are The Solar Experts – talk to us."
The Change We Seek®
We believe you will find our commitment to the environment and the community unsurpassed in the solar industry.
We run our entire office and charge our electric vehicle with the solar power system on our roof. Our fleet of service vehicles runs on bio-diesel fuel manufactured from waste cooking oil. We use only recycled paper products and patronize other certified green business for such things as printing, legal services, uniforms, marketing items, etc. We recycle any waste building materials we generate including wiring, scrap aluminum, copper pipes, etc, and incorporate green building methods and materials into our own office and warehouse expansions and renovations.
In addition to working green, we strive to be socially responsible by hiring full-time employees, paying them a living wage, and offering health benefits, a retirement plan, and paid time off. Instead of subcontracting our installations (as many contractors do in order to cut costs), we rely on a company work force that is continually trained and educated.
SLP regularly sponsors the events of numerous Bay Area non-profit organizations active in the fields of affordable housing, community development, and green building. SLP employees volunteer on projects for such organizations as Grid Alternatives and Habitat for Humanity.
What makes us a better company?
B Impact Report |
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Certified since:September 2009 |
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| Summary: | Company Score |
Average Score* |
Governance
GovernanceThe Governance section of the Assessment evaluates a company's accountability and transparency. The section focuses on the company's mission, stakeholder engagement, and overall transparency of the company's practices and policies. |
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Workers
WorkersThe Worker section of the survey assesses the company's relationship with its workforce. This section measures how the company treats its workers through compensation, benefits, training, and ownership opportunities provided to workers. It also focuses on the overall work environment within the company through management/worker communication, job flexibility and corporate culture, and worker health and safety practices. |
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Community
CommunityThe Community section of the survey assesses a company's impact on its community. The Community section evaluates a company's supplier relations, diversity, and involvement in the local community. The section also measures the company's practices and policies around community service and charitable giving. In addition, this section includes if a company's product or service is designed to solve a social issue, including access to basic services, health, education, economic opportunity, arts, and increasing the flow of capital to purpose-driven enterprises. |
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Environment
EnvironmentThe Environment section of the Assessment evaluates a company's environmental performance through its facilities; materials, resource, and energy use; and emissions. Where applicable, it also considers a company's transportation/distribution channels and environmental impact of its supply chain. This section also measures whether a company's products or services are designed to solve an environmental issue, including products that aid in the provision of renewable energy, conserve resources, reduce waste, promote land/wildlife conservation, prevent toxic/hazardous substance or pollution, or educate, measure, or consult to solve environmental problems. |
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| Overall B Score | 80 | |
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80 out of 200 is eligible for certification *Of all businesses that have completed the B Impact Assessment |
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Company Highlights:
Environment: >75% of office supplies come from recycled materials; >50% of facilities located near public transit; Policy to minimize corporate travel; >50% of energy comes from renewable sources; >50% of energy comes from on-site production
Employees: All employees paid a living wage; >50% of individual/family health insurance premiums covered; 6+ weeks maternity leave
Community: >50% of ownership in same community as 2/3 of workforce; >50% of customers are local; >10% of net profits given to charitable organizations
Consumers: 100% of products/services provide environmental benefits