2026 71 Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors Portland ecologyoutdoors.org Oregon employees: 6 Employees worldwide: 6 Overall score: 244.95 This environmental education nonprofit has been connecting students to the wonders of nature and empowering them through hands-on science education and stewardship for 20 years. Post-program surveys show more than 90% of ECO students believe themselves capable of positively benefiting the environment. 72 Western Environmental Law Center Eugene westernlaw.org Oregon employees: 10 Employees worldwide: 30 Overall score: 243.79 This nonprofit’s work is all about sustainability, using the power of the law to foster thriving, resilient western lands, waters, wildlife and communities in the face of a changing climate. The firm’s Eugene office is extremely eco-friendly, featuring the largest straw-bale insulation walls of any commercial building in Oregon. TIE 73 Avista Utilities Medford myavista.com Oregon employees: 66 Employees worldwide: 1,950 Overall score: 243.32 Avista Utilities has a longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship. Since its founding in 1889 as a producer of clean, renewable hydro power, it has served customers with an electric generation resource mix built upon renewable energy. This has allowed the company to keep its carbon emissions among the lowest in the nation. TIE 73 Living Concepts Landscape Services Eugene livingconceptslandscape.com Oregon employees: 47 Employees worldwide: 47 Overall score: 243.32 With over 40 years of experience, Living Concepts focuses on long-term landscape health to reduce waste and environmental impact in the Willamette Valley. Environmental responsibility is deeply ingrained in the company’s approach to lawn care, prioritizing ecofriendly products, water-conservation techniques and native-plant integration to support local ecosystems. 75 JE Dunn Construction Company Beaverton jedunn.com Oregon employees: 128 Employees worldwide: 5,068 Overall score: 242.41 Sustainable initiatives and practices within JE Dunn’s Northwest Division include green purchasing, recycling, and energy- and water-conservation efforts. The company uses office supplies with 30% or more postconsumer recycled content, and provides a company bike and a shared company vehicle for employee use, helping reduce its carbon footprint. 76 Systems West Engineers Spring eld systemswestengineers.com Oregon employees: 48 Employees worldwide: 49 Overall score: 242.19 One of the essential core values of Systems West Engineers is “Sustain the Environment.” The company has an Energy Services division responsible for identifying and recommending energy-efficiency measures to its clients, which also provides training to clients and vendors on steps they can take to increase sustainability. 37
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