Opticos Design, Inc.

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

California, United States

Certified Since

September 2007

Industry

Architecture design & planning

Sector

Service with Minor Environmental Footprint

Operates In

United States

Opticos Design, Inc. is an urban design and architecture firm that specializes in the creation of vibrant, sustainable communities, comfortable pedestrian environments, and well-crafted buildings that will all withstand the test of time and reinforce the unique, local character of a place. Opticos became a B corporation to find support in creating a business that better reflects our passions and beliefs that businesses should be socially, environmentally, and fiscally responsible, as well as to provide a successful business model to other firms looking to do the same. The name Opticos has its roots in the term “logos opticos” which was used by Viturvius in his architectural treatise, “The Ten Books of Architecture,” referring to the innate sense of harmony within well-composed visual information. The company's practice embodies this sense of harmony in the inviting public spaces and overall great places they create in their town planning practice, as well as in the well proportioned and comforting traditional and classical buildings they craft.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, Opticos Design, Inc. earned an overall score of 87.8. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
87.8
87.8 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 17.9

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.

Mission & Engagement3.3
Ethics & Transparency4.6
+ 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 31.8

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.

Financial Security11.4
Health, Wellness, & Safety8.5
Career Development5.6
Engagement & Satisfaction6.2

Community 21.8

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, & Inclusion7.3
Economic Impact6.3
Civic Engagement & Giving4.6
Supply Chain Management1.0

Environment 13.3

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 Management1.7
Air & Climate0.9
Water0.3
Land & Life2.7
+ Training & Collaboration1.7
+ Community5.7
+ Certification0
+ Materials & Codes0

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 2.8

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.

Customer Stewardship2.8


Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2022 Overall B Impact Score87.8
2017 Overall B Impact Score82.6
2015 Overall B Impact Score94.4
2014 Overall B Impact Score89.5
2012 Overall B Impact Score94.5
2010 Overall B Impact Score93.6
2007 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: Workers2013

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