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Orion Energy Systems, Inc..

OESX.US | Manufacture of electric lighting equipment

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. is a U.S.-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and implements energy-efficient lighting and energy management systems. They offer a range of LED lighting products and controls for commercial and industrial facilities. Their services include energy audits, pr...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Orion Energy Systems shows mixed ethical performance. The company has made significant environmental strides, reducing 177,161 tons of CO2 in FY23 and generating over 10% of its energy from on-site wind and solar. It also recycles approximately 89% of manufacturing waste and planted 52,261 acres in FY24, with SBTi validated targets to eliminate Scope 2 emissions by 2030. However, reports suggest challenges in Fair Pay & Worker Respect, with Glassdoor reviews averaging 2.9/5 and only 37% of employees recommending the company. Compensation and benefits ratings are 2.7/5, decreasing 7% last year, and critics point to concerns about micromanagement and high turnover. While 92% of manufacturing scrap was recycled in 2021, comprehensive data on broader product sustainability is limited.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products10
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No relevant evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Orion Energy Systems, Inc. against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. All articles either resulted in 404 errors or pertained to other companies or topics, explicitly stating no data for OESX.US or the requested metrics.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No relevant data was found in the provided articles regarding Orion Energy Systems, Inc.'s involvement in financial services, lending, or any activities related to Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

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The articles did not contain specific, concrete data points for any of the KPIs under this ethical value, thus all KPIs are omitted.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-10

The company's employee rating on Glassdoor is 2.9 out of 5 stars, which translates to 58%.

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This falls between the -30 tier (55%) and the -20 tier (60%) for worker engagement, mapping to -20 as it is closer to zero. Employee reviews highlight concerns about poor leadership, micromanagement, lack of direction, and limited career growth opportunities.
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The compensation and benefits rating is 2.7 out of 5 stars, decreasing by 7% over the last 12 months.
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No specific quantitative data is available for living wage coverage, CEO median pay ratio, collective bargaining share, safety incident rate, pay equity ratio, turnover rate, labor violation incidents, insecure contract share, or health insurance coverage.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Orion Energy Systems, Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess Orion Energy Systems, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

The provided articles for Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (OESX.US) do not contain any specific, concrete data points or facts relevant to the 'Kind to Animals' ethical value. The company's business involves energy-efficient lighting and energy management systems.

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Information regarding environmental impacts like tree planting is not specific enough to measure biodiversity impact or species recovery as required by the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI.
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Therefore, all KPIs under this value must be omitted due to a lack of direct evidence.

No War, No Weapons

0

Based on the provided evidence, there is insufficient information to assess Orion Energy Systems' alignment with the 'No War, No Weapons' value. The company's core business focuses on energy-efficient lighting, electrical systems, and EV charging solutions, which are generally neutral in relation to this value. While the company does have government contracts, there is no indication that these contracts are related to arms or defense.

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The company's 2025 Sustainability Report and other articles do not mention any involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation.
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Therefore, a score of 0 is assigned due to the lack of relevant evidence.

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

More than 10% of the company's energy needs are produced via renewable sources from its rooftop solar field and wind turbine at its Manitowoc, Wisconsin campus.

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In fiscal year 2025, the company recycled over 96% of its manufacturing waste at its Manitowoc campus.
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The company recorded zero environmental compliance violations in 2024 and has had no lost-time incidents in its facility for more than eight years.
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The company supports environmental efforts through organizations like Glacial Lakes Conservancy and Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve, including active work to keep preserves free of invasive species and building a bird box for Kestrel Hawks.
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The company is investigating ways to include social and environmental benefits in its procurement process, such as local supply and embodied greenhouse gas emissions, with a Sustainability Procurement Strategy planned by April 2021.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No data relevant to Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (OESX.US) or the ethical value 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' was found in the provided articles. The articles either pertained to a different company or indicated that no content could be retrieved.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence was found across the provided articles to assess Orion Energy Systems, Inc. against any of the Key Performance Indicators for the 'Safe & Smart Tech' ethical value. The articles primarily focus on financial performance, corporate actions, and market data. Several articles explicitly state 'No data on data breaches,' 'No data on AI ethics,' 'No data on cybersecurity investment,' and similar for all other relevant KPIs.

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Articles discussing the 'SolarWinds Orion Breach' were determined not to be relevant to Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (OESX.US) as they refer to a different company/product.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

10

In 2021, Orion Energy Systems recycled 92% of the scrap material from its manufacturing process.

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The company has no reported waste disposal violations, fines, or compliance issues mentioned in the provided articles.
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