Sun Light & Power

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

2011 Rating: 134.9

Rating Details Points
Earned
% Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 10 69 %
Governance 5.3 67 %
Transparency 4.7 71 %
Employees 33.6 56 %
Compensation & Benefits 21.4 59 %
Employee Ownership 3.8 31 %
Work Environment 8.4 70 %
Consumers Area of Excellence* 42.5 100 %
Benefit Products or Services 35 100 %
Benefit Business Model 7.5
Community Area of Excellence* 36.4 66 %
Suppliers 4.8 95 %
Local 12.6 90 %
Beneficial Business Model 10
Diversity 2.6 20 %
Charity / Services 6.4 49 %
Environment Area of Excellence* 12.4 62 %
Facilities 10.8 77 %
Energy Usage 1.6 27 %
Supply Chain n/a n/a
Manufacturing n/a n/a
Total 134.9

2009 Rating: 100.6

Rating Details Points
Earned
% Points
Available
Accountability Area of Excellence* 10.8 64 %
Governance / Accountability 6.6 61 %
Transparency / Reporting 4.2 69 %
Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct n/a n/a
Employees 26.4 49 %
Compensation & Benefits 15.9 65 %
Employee Ownership 0 0 %
Work Environment 10.5 53 %
Consumers Area of Excellence* 40.9 83 %
Beneficial Products / Services 19.7 100 %
Beneficial Method of Production / Impact 19.7 100 %
Serving those in Need 1.5 15 %
Community 15.9 26 %
Local 6.7 45 %
Diversity / Broad Ownership 2.8 16 %
Charity / Direct Service 6.5 22 %
Environment 6.6 35 %
Corporate Offices 6.6 35 %
Transportation / Distribution n/a n/a
Manufacturing Facilities n/a n/a
Total 100.6

Sun Light & Power

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  • Date Founded:
  • Location: Berkeley, California
  • Sector: Service/Retail
  • Industry: Other
  • Products/Services: Solar installation
  • Corporate Structure: C Corporation
  • Ownership:
  • Website: http://www.sunlightandpower.com

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