City Light Capital

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

New York, United States

Certified Since

May 2008

Industry

Equity investing - Developed Markets

Sector

Service with Minor Environmental Footprint

Operates In

United States

Driven to solve today’s most pressing social problems, City Light Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to generating both strong financial returns and measurable social impact.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, City Light Capital earned an overall score of 86.9. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
86.9
86.9 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 19.1

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Mission & Engagement5.0
Ethics & Transparency4.1
+ Mission Locked10

What is this? A company with an Impact Business Model is intentionally designed to create a specific positive outcome for one of its stakeholders - such as workers, community, environment, or customers.


Workers 23.1

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Financial Security11.0
Health, Wellness, & Safety4.0
Career Development3.1
Engagement & Satisfaction2.4

Community 8.8

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion4.6
Economic Impact1.0
Civic Engagement & Giving1.7
Supply Chain Management0.0

Environment 3.8

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Environmental Management0.4
Air & Climate0.6
Water0.0
Land & Life2.7

Customers 31.9

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Customer Stewardship1.8
+ Mission Lock0.3
+ Past Performance5.4
+ Current Fund4.9
+ Positive Impact6.3
+ Portfolio Reporting2.8
+ Capacity Building5.6
+ Fund Governance4.5

What is this? A company with an Impact Business Model is intentionally designed to create a specific positive outcome for one of its stakeholders - such as workers, community, environment, or customers.



Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2019 Overall B Impact Score86.9
2016 Overall B Impact Score88
2014 Overall B Impact Score108
2010 Overall B Impact Score111.6
2008 Overall B Impact Score90.2

Best for the World

Every year, B Lab recognizes the B Corps that have achieved the highest verified scores in the five impact areas evaluated on the B Impact Assessment.

Best For The World: Governance2019
Best For The World: Governance2018
Best For The World: Governance2017
Best For The World: Customers2016

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