Goal Zero
Goal Zero offers 4 products on RevWix across Garden & Outdoors, Electronics & Tech, with an average ethics score of 82.3/10 and recurring certifications including EcoSmart Certified.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Goal Zero's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Environment49.3/10
- Labor28.8/10
- Transparency26.5/10
- Sourcing25.5/10
- Animal Welfare25.3/10
Categories covered
Where Goal Zero shows up across our directory.
- Garden & Outdoors3
- Electronics & Tech1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Goal Zero's products.
- ✓Compact and durable design
- ✓Generous output ports
- ✓Built-in solar panel for off-grid charging
- ✓EcoSmart Certified
- ✓Large capacity
- ✓Durable design
Sustainability commitments
"Goal Zero is committed to developing sustainable, renewable energy solutions. The Venture 40rov comes in packaging made from recycled materials and is recyclable."
"Goal Zero aims to power a sustainable future. They focus on renewable energy products and have a positive impact on communities worldwide."
"Goal Zero is committed to sustainability, offering a 25-year warranty on their panels and encouraging recycling and battery repurposing through their Give Power project."
Goal Zero scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goal Zero Venture 40vv Portable Power Station with Solar Panel | 85 | 4.4(2,452) | $149.99 |
| 2 | Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Bank | 84 | 4.5(672) | $199.95 |
| 3 | Goal Zero Boulder Solar Briefcase 30 AV Port | 82 | 4.4(1,182) | $299.95 |
| 4 | Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium Solar Generator | 78 | 4.7(591) | $499.00 |
Products from Goal Zero
The Goal Zero Venture 40rov Portable Power Station with Solar Panel is a compact and durable power solution for outdoor adventures and emergencies. With a capacity of 40,000mAh, it can charge laptops, phones, and even small appliances. Featuring a built-in solar panel, it harnesses power from the sun, making it an eco-friendly choice.
The Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Bank is a portable, off-grid charging solution ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers. With a 25,600mAh capacity, it can charge a smartphone up to 10 times and a laptop once. Its ethical score considers Goal Zero's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. Keywords: Goal Zero, off-grid power bank, sustainable charging, portable charger.
The Goal Zero Boulder Solar Briefcase 30 AV Port is a portable solar charger designed for powering laptops and tablets. It's ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and professionals on the go. The durable, water-resistant design features two Nomad 13 solar panels that provide up to 30 watts of power. The brand focuses on sustainability and durability, offering a 25-year history of innovation in renewable power solutions.
The Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium is a versatile solar generator perfect for powering essential devices during camping trips, emergencies, or daily life.
How to read Goal Zero's ethics scores
Each Goal Zero product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on Goal Zero's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Goal Zero's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying Goal Zero
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against Goal Zero's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying Goal Zero with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is Goal Zero an ethical brand?+
Goal Zero's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is Goal Zero certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do Goal Zero products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to Goal Zero?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the Goal Zero product you were considering.