Clean Solar

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

California, United States

Certified Since

March 2014

Industry

Solar panel installation

Sector

Service with Significant Environmental Footprint

Operates In

United States

Clean Solar is the Bay Area’s leading residential & commercial solar installation company. Homeowners and business owners receive comprehensive, custom solar solutions to meet their specific electricity needs. Clean Solar is dispelling the myth that solar is expensive by providing cutting edge financing options including $0 down and PACE. Clean Solar is the Top Rated Bay Area Solar Installer on review sites like Yelp, Angie’s List and Diamond Certified. The company has received numerous awards as the Best Bay Area Solar Installer. Clean Solar is your ideal partner for renewable and sustainable energy resources for yourself and others. Clean Solar views giving back to the community as an integral part of their business model. The company is actively making a difference in the Bay Area and the world by giving to charitable causes and taking steps to minimize our effect on the environment. Clean Solar donates a $150 charitable donation for every installation made in the name of the customer purchasing solar.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, Clean Solar earned an overall score of 81.1. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
81.1
81.1 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 15.7

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 & Engagement2.3
Ethics & Transparency3.3
+ 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 14.1

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 Security4.3
Health, Wellness, & Safety3.0
Career Development3.5
Engagement & Satisfaction2.9

Community 12.5

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, & Inclusion2.9
Economic Impact4.1
Civic Engagement & Giving1.8
Supply Chain Management1.5
+ Local Economic Development0

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.


Environment 36.7

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 Management3.7
Air & Climate3.5
Water0.5
Land & Life2.8
+ Renewable or Cleaner-burning Energy25.8

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.


Customers 1.9

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 Stewardship1.9


Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2022 Overall B Impact Score81.1
2016 Overall B Impact Score109.8
2014 Overall B Impact Score99.8

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: Environment2019
Best For The World: Environment2018
Best For The World: Environment2017

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