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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Sungevity
Sungevity is the nation’s fastest growing residential solar company that designs, installs, and finances residential solar electric systems. They seek to make solar installation more accessible and affordable to the community by providing education about solar energy, an online iQuote process that relieves the hassle of home visits, and various lease options to remove any financial burden. It’s solar savings made easy.
We became a B Corporation because we believe that improving the process of going solar provides a critical service to the community. Our founders wanted to respect the interests of all our stakeholders in the creation of our company & incorporate our commitment to best business practices.
Sungevity has a unique approach to help you go solar: you can learn about solar energy and get a free, personalized iQuote for a lease on a system within 24 hours--all online before you make a payment. They use satellite images and aerial photography to assess your roof remotely, and accurately determine your home's solar potential. Sungevity consultants then personally designs two to five system options for you, taking into account all available rebates and incentives in your area to provide you with the most accurate quote available. Most traditional solar companies need to come to your house to do this, but Sungevity and its Network of Preferred Installers want to save you time and money by bringing this process online.
The Change We Seek®
Sungevity is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible solar installation in order to combat the changing climate as well as contribute to the rising clean energy economy as a community.
• Sungevity's mission is to increase the amount of solar installed on Earth 700-fold before 2054 in order to meet the challenge of global warming by constantly making it easier and more affordable.
• They aim to not only scale a pure solution to climate change, but, create new green-collar jobs and economic development opportunities in the clean energy economy.
• By creating and spreading “ sunshine online,” Sungevity aims to build communities across the country that are dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and moving forward to a clean energy economy.
Founding B Corporation
Sungevity, Inc.
- Industry: Renewable Energy Generation & Installation
- Product/Services: Solar Electricity Systems
- Location: Oakland, CA
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.sungevity.com
Summary:
Certified: December 2007| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 7.7 | 52% |
| Employees » | 42.4 | 71% |
| Consumers » | 35 | 100% |
| Community » | 14.4 | 33% |
| Environment » | 10.7 | 53% |
| Composite B Score | 110.2 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: >25% recycled office supplies; >5% renewable energy; % of renewables increased annually; incentives to encourage low-impact commutes; >50% of suppliers environmentall reviewed/audited
Employees: 100% of employees offered reimbursement for continued education; all employees paid living wage; 100% of individual/family health insurance premiums covered; >4 weeks vacation
Community: >50% of banking provided by local independant institutions; >25% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >25% of employees take time off for community service; >20% of management from previously excluded populations