FirstCarbon Solutions reviews

As always, we want to thank this employee for taking the time to write a review. We look at these as an opportunity for feedback and look into areas that we can improve. We have recognized the need for training of new and more junior employees and have created many internal and external resources and opportunities that any employee may pursue if they are interested. For example, we have "CEQA University", a six week training program for all new environmental interns an analysts run by an experience environmental and land use attorney. We have many learn-over-lunches presented by our in-house experts, and encourage bringing additional training opportunities to our attention. We record any training completed in-house in order to ensure others who were not able to attend can view the material. We are also actively working on expanding our in-house training system and opportunities to reach more senior levels of the company. We also try to ensure we maintain competitive salaries and have above average industry benefit packages. We do an annual survey of salaries based upon similar positions in the areas that we are located and then take into account career grade and experience to determine a salary range that is competitive, fair, and non-discriminatory. Our benefit package is also very strong, which a high company contribution rate, and includes medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, accident/major illness, and even pet insurance coverage offerings. While we certainly have experienced growing pains in the past, we are continuing to grow and develop our management team, training experience, policies and procedures, and other aspects of work/life to ensure a great experience for all our employees.

This review is extremely unsettling to FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) for many reasons. No one should have to experience feelings of discrimination in any work place. FCS takes many steps to try to ensure it never happens here. First, FCS is a company that prides itself on ensuring fair treatment of all employees. To make sure that this occurs, FCS has established a Career Grades system that matches skills and education levels to specific career levels. Those career levels are then monitored to ensure that salary and compensation are competitive. This process ensures that race, gender, ethnicity, or other bias factors are NOT a consideration in salary or career advancement and that individuals at the same levels are paid the same, with limited variation for length of service and special expertise factors. We do regular reviews and audits of the program to verify that it works and is fair. Thus, all interns are paid at the same "intern level". Second, FCS has strict, no-tolerance policies in place for discrimination and harassment. Reported incidents are immediately investigated and acted upon by our Human Resources department and in-house legal counsel. We strongly encourage employees to report any such incidents, we treat all involved with dignity and respect, and we make sure that there are no negative "whistle blower" consequences. Third, FCS has an Affirmative Action Plan in which we actively work to ensure diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. As a company that works internationally and on five continents, we fully understand the benefits of bringing different viewpoints, backgrounds, and cultures to the table and how doing so makes us a stronger company. We are a company with an extremely diverse workforce and one that places a high level of value on that diversity. Finally, we are company that believes all individuals should be treated with humanity, dignity, and respect. We believe that everyone has a story to tell, and that it is important to listen. We are a company that provides services to people by people. We look to the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals to guide our business and our actions. (https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/).