Sunrun, Inc.
Industry Group: Utilities
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:RUN
Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed either by Sunrun or by Sunrun’s partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun’s customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Utilities 88 out of 651
Universe
Global Universe 4102 out of 15095
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc. |
16.2
Low
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46 out of 651 |
| Sunrun, Inc. |
19.9
Low
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88 out of 651 |
| Canvest Environmental Protection Group Co. Ltd. |
21.3
Medium
|
114 out of 651 |
| Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd. |
26.3
Medium
|
219 out of 651 |
| Nyocor Co., Ltd. |
26.7
Medium
|
227 out of 651 |
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Top Material ESG Issues for Sunrun, Inc.
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Land Use and Biodiversity
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Sunrun, Inc.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
Highest Controversy Level
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Low3 -
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Contributing Events
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Customer Incidents - Quality and Safety