Practical Energy Solutions

  • ( > 80 out of 200 is eligible for certification as a B Corporation )
  • ( > 60% points available is an Area of Excellence )

2010 Rating: 114.5

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 10.1 68 %
Governance 7.3 92 %
Transparency 2.8 40 %
Employees 30.6 51 %
Compensation & Benefits 19.5 54 %
Employee Ownership 4.5 38 %
Work Environment 6.6 55 %
Consumers Area of Excellence* 42.5 100 %
Benefit Products or Services 35 100 %
Benefit Business Model 7.5
Community 20.7 46 %
Suppliers 2.2 43 %
Local 7.4 53 %
Diversity 4.9 38 %
Charity / Services 6.2 47 %
Environment 10.6 53 %
Facilities 8.3 59 %
Energy Usage 2.3 38 %
Supply Chain n/a n/a
Manufacturing n/a n/a
Total 114.5

2008 Rating: 94.3

Rating Details Points
Earned		 % Points
Available
Accountability 8.9 52 %
Governance / Accountability 6.5 62 %
Transparency / Reporting 2.4 38 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct n/a n/a
Employees 25.9 49 %
Compensation & Benefits 9.6 40 %
Employee Ownership 3.2 33 %
Work Environment 13.1 69 %
Consumers Area of Excellence* 39 80 %
Beneficial Products / Services 19.5 100 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 19.5 100 %
Serving those in Need 0 0 %
Community 10.9 17 %
Local 9.3 64 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 0 0 %
Charity / Direct Service 1.6 6 %
Environment 9.6 53 %
Corporate Offices 9.6 53 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 94.3

Practical Energy Solutions

Founding B Corporation

Certified: October 2007

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  • Date Founded: March 2006
  • Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
  • Sector: Service/Retail
  • Industry: Energy Efficiency & Consulting
  • Products/Services: Energy Management, Energy Conservation, Building Evaluations Services
  • Corporate Structure: Limited Liability Company
  • Ownership: Private
  • Website: http://www.practicalenergy.net

Highlights:

Environment: >10% reduction in carbon footprint last year; >50% of printed materials made with sustainable/recycled materials

Employees: 100% of employees reimbursed for continuing education; All employees paid living wage; >6% of profits included in profit sharing plan

Community: Offers employees 20+ hrs/yr paid time off to volunteer; >40% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >20% of suppliers are located in low-income communities; >10% of profits donated to charities

Consumers: 100% of services help consumers reduce their environmental impact