At StraightUp Solar, we believe that every day is an opportunity to create a lasting legacy rooted in caring. Since our founding in 2006, our mission has been to rewrite our energy story and grow brighter communities across Missouri and Illinois. To honor that commitment, we became a Certified B Corp in 2015, and our successful 2025 recertification ensures that we continue to use business as a force for good for our team, our neighbors, and our planet.
As a B Corp, we meet high standards in social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency, verified by B Labs, a non-profit organization administrating the certification process. Simply, we put the good of our people and planet in the forefront of all our business decisions.
When you choose solar, you take control of your energy future. Together, we can partner for a long-term energy transition that saves money off utility bills and contributes to the long-term health of our Missouri and Illinois communities. While we have been your local solar experts since 2006, we chose to become a Certified B Corp in 2015 to gain accountability that our values aren’t just words on a wall, but a way of doing business.
Following our 2025 recertification, we’re proud to remain part of a global movement of companies dedicated to a more inclusive, equitable, and fair economic system. Simply put, we put the good of our people and planet at the forefront of every decision we make.
Leading the energy transition means taking care of the people who make it possible. Here is how we put our values into practice across Missouri and Illinois:
The B Corp movement is a collective action by businesses to address society’s most critical challenges. We join other companies around the world to advance a new model that moves from concentrating wealth and power to ensuring equity, from extraction to generation, and from prioritizing individualism to embracing interdependence.
That’s great! Find out how your business can follow the pathway to earn your B Corp status.
B Corps are closer than you think! When purchasing products, look for the B Corp logo on the back or on the website when placing an online order. To proactively discover Benefit Corporations near you, try out B Lab’s handy search tool (Hint: Use your state or city name in your search to narrow down your results). We encourage you to support those companies who are a force for good.
Choosing solar for your home or business is a powerful way to take control of your energy and earn a return on your investment. When you partner with StraightUp Solar, you’re not only getting a professional installation with long-term care, you’re also supporting a movement that ensures a cleaner planet and more resilient communities now and for the next generation.
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