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- ( > 60% points available is an Area of Excellence )
2012 Rating: 108.4
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Governance Area of Excellence* | 16.1 | 75.6 % |
| Corporate Accountability | 10.9 | 87.1 % |
| Transparency | 4 | 57.1 % |
| Workers | 28.6 | 57.2 % |
| Compensation, Benefits & Training | 17.7 | 52.7 % |
| Worker Ownership | 5.6 | 62.2 % |
| Work Environment | 5.3 | 71.6 % |
| Community | 21.8 | 39.6 % |
| Community Products & Services | 0 | 0 % |
| Community Practices | 21.3 | 40 % |
| Environment Area of Excellence* | 41.9 | 83.8 % |
| Environmental Products & Services | 30 | 100 % |
| Environmental Practices | 11.9 | 59.5 % |
| Total | 108.4 |
2010 Rating: 106.6
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability | 7.9 | 60 % |
| Governance | 4 | 61 % |
| Transparency | 3.9 | 60 % |
| Employees Area of Excellence* | 37.4 | 62 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 21.4 | 59 % |
| Employee Ownership | 7.5 | 63 % |
| Work Environment | 8.5 | 71 % |
| Consumers Area of Excellence* | 35 | 100 % |
| Benefit Products or Services | 35 | 100 % |
| Community | 17.5 | 39 % |
| Suppliers | 0.9 | 18 % |
| Local | 8.4 | 60 % |
| Diversity | 3.2 | 24 % |
| Charity / Services | 5 | 39 % |
| Environment | 8.8 | 48 % |
| Facilities | 5.7 | 46 % |
| Energy Usage | 3.1 | 52 % |
| Supply Chain | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 106.6 |
2010 Rating: 110.2
| Rating Details | Points Earned |
% Points Available |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Area of Excellence* | 13.6 | 70 % |
| Governance / Accountability | 8.8 | 68 % |
| Transparency / Reporting | 4.8 | 73 % |
| Fair Trade / Supplier Code of Conduct | n/a | n/a |
| Employees Area of Excellence* | 32.9 | 62 % |
| Compensation & Benefits | 12.2 | 50 % |
| Employee Ownership | 7.5 | 78 % |
| Work Environment | 13.1 | 70 % |
| Consumers | 24.8 | 51 % |
| Beneficial Products / Services | 19.4 | 100 % |
| Beneficial Method of Production / Impact | 4.9 | 25 % |
| Serving those in Need | 0.5 | 5 % |
| Community | 26 | 42 % |
| Local | 10.1 | 70 % |
| Diversity / Broad Ownership | 7.9 | 43 % |
| Charity / Direct Service | 7.9 | 27 % |
| Environment Area of Excellence* | 12.9 | 74 % |
| Corporate Offices | 12.9 | 74 % |
| Transportation / Distribution | n/a | n/a |
| Manufacturing Facilities | n/a | n/a |
| Total | 110.2 |
Southern Energy Management
- Date Founded:
- Location: Morrisville, North Carolina
- Sector: Service/Retail
- Industry: Renewable Energy Generation & Installation
- Products/Services: Sustainable Energy
- Corporate Structure: S Corporation
- Ownership: Private
- Website: http://www.southern-energy.com
Highlights:
Environment: Most materials for office operations come from recycled / sustainable materials; >50% of carbon inventory offset; >75% of energy derived from renewable sources
Employees: >75% of the company is reserved for ownership by employees and management; >70% healthcare premiums paid for employees
Community: >30% employees are women; >20% employees from low-income communities; >50% of ownership is in same community as 2/3 workforce; >50% customers are local; >25% employees took time off for community service
Consumers: Provides renewable energy services for residential and commercial properties