About Sustianable Solutions Unlimited

Sustainable Solution Unlimited is a general contractor located in Portland, Oregon specializing in home energy retrofits and renewable energy projects for homes, farms and businesses. They’re participating in the development of innovative energy efficiency programs that promise to deliver big change in the way people use energy. As a leader in their industry, their passion is finding holistic solutions that deliver energy efficiency, comfort, safety and renewable energy while making use of sustainable materials.

We became a B Corp to join a network of like minded companies while on our mission to help Oregon become a sustainable energy economy.

Sustainable Solutions Unlimited is Accredited by the Building Performance Institute and offers Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®, a comprehensive approach to achieving deep energy savings for homes. They are a Trade Ally of the Energy Trust of Oregon, and through their early involvement with Clean Energy Works: Portland, have helped shape a Community Workforce Agreement that is bringing green job opportunities to underserved communities, while paying living wages. They also provide renewable energy solutions for homes, farms, businesses and non-profits, including solar and small wind.

The Change We Seek®

Their mission is to complete high quality energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that exceed their clients’ expectations while helping Oregon move closer to a sustainable energy economy.

· Their printed documents use FSC certified paper made from 100% post consumer content

· They reuse building materials and make use of scraps wherever possible

· Their employees are provided with continuing education opportunities

· They recommend to their clients locally produced solar power components

· Their employees are paid a living wage.

· They seek to provide green job opportunities to underserved communities.

Sustainable Solutions Unlimited, Inc.

Industry: Energy Efficiency & Consulting
Product/Services: Home Performance, Solar, Small Wind
Location: Portland, OR
Ownership: Private
http://solutions21st.com

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Summary:

Certified: July 2010

	Points Earned	% Points Available
Accountability »	8.2	55%
Employees »	29.9	50%
Consumers »	35.4	100%
Community »	26.8	50%
Environment »	11.4	60%
Composite B Score	111.7

>80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
>60% points available = Area of excellence

Highlights:

From B Impact Assessment

Community: >50% ownership in same community as 2/3 workforce; >60% local suppliers

Employees: 100% paid a living wage; >80% health insurance premiums covered; >30% women, >30% in low income communities