The 7 Best Renewables & Environment Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Looking for a new job in renewables & environment? Check our list of the most female-friendly employers in the industry, as rated by the women who work there.
InHerSight's list of the best renewables & environment companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Renewables & Environment companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 7 best renewables & environment companies to work for
1. First Solar
3.2 stars
First Solar is a renewables & environment company headquartered in the Bridgewater, NJ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (3.9 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for First Solar:
"Overall there seems to be a good respect for work- life balance, with flexible remote work accepted. There could be more specific support activities, but there at least seems to..."
2. Sunrun
3.2 stars
Sunrun is a renewables & environment company headquartered in the Marlborough, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sunrun:
"Pretty cool place to work..hardly with any stress. Leadership is encouraged equally for men and women. Very start-up like culture where communication is open through all levels."
3. Tetra Tech
3.1 stars
Tetra Tech is a renewables & environment company headquartered in the Pasadena, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.2 stars) and flexible work hours (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Tetra Tech:
"I very much enjoy working for Tetra Tech. The office culture is amazing and I get to work with a wonderful team of people. The work environment is very collaborative and support..."
4. SolarCity
2.8 stars
SolarCity is a renewables & environment company headquartered in the Berkeley, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and the people you work with (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SolarCity:
"Sales consultants are the lowest rung and have no insight into what exists above them as far as benefits or programs. This is infortunate, but the company's vision for a renewab..."
5. Vivint Solar
2.5 stars
Vivint Solar is a renewables & environment company headquartered in the Lehi, UT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (3.3 stars) and social activities and environment (3.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vivint Solar:
"They've been very forcible with my maternity leave and let me work from home, but there PTO is tight and I had to use it for maternity leave before I started working from home a..."
6. Vestas
2.3 stars
Vestas is a renewables & environment company headquartered in the Aarhus area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.2 stars) and family growth support (2.9 stars).
7. Covanta
1.6 stars
Covanta is a renewables & environment company headquartered in the Morristown, NJ area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.1 stars) and paid time off (2.8 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 1, 2020.