Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has become the first company in the sector to have two manufacturing sites certified against the Solar Stewardship Initiative’s ESG Standard. This comes following a comprehensive third-party audit by the independent certification body TÜV SÜD, which was carried out on-site at Trinasolar’s Yancheng Dafeng and Yiwu factories.
Established based on international due diligence principles and other existing industry schemes, the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) ESG Standard uses uniform criteria to assess the environmental, social and governance sustainability of companies in the solar value chain, aiming to build confidence in solar manufacturing practices and set the bar for ESG performance in the sector. The SSI Standards are designed to be aligned with the requirements imposed by the EU Forced Labour Regulation and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, both of which will come into force in 2027.
Meeting the standard underlines Trinasolar’s market-leading commitment to ESG, and implementation of responsible and sustainable business practices throughout the company’s supply chain. The SSI audits at the two sites follow the Yiwu facility becoming the first four-star Zero Carbon Factory in the solar industry; the Yancheng Dafeng facility receiving zero-waste landfill and Zero Carbon Factory certification by TÜV Rheinland in October 2024; and the SA8000 certifications Trinasolar received in July 2024.
In addition, Trinasolar has participated in industry pilot audits against the SSI’s latest standard, the SSI Supply Chain Traceability Standard. This complements the SSI ESG Standard and sets out requirements for maintaining a traceability system, with the future goal of enabling an unbroken chain of custody (CoC) throughout the solar value chain.
Pilot assessments for the new SSI Supply Chain Traceability Standard were carried out at Trinasolar’s Yangzhou and Huai’an factories in October 2024.
Gonzalo de la Viña, President Europe at Trinasolar, said: “We’re extremely proud to be the first company in our industry to be audited against the SSI’s ESG Standard, with the accolade an endorsement of our steadfast commitment to meeting ESG requirements, and a clear indicator that we are on track to be fully compliant with upcoming European legislation.
We’re also thrilled to be working with the SSI to help make the Supply Chain Traceability Standard a reality. We already have a strong track record in this area, having implemented supply chain traceability procedures as far back as 2021, so we aim to set a positive example for others in the industry to follow.”
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Caption: Trinasolar’s manufacturing facilities in Yancheng Dafeng (pictured) and Yiwu have been certified against the Solar Stewardship Initiative’s new ESG Standard, making Trinasolar the first company in the industry to receive this accolade.
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About Trinasolar
Trinasolar was founded in 1997. As a global leading provider for photovoltaic (PV) module and smart energy solutions, Trinasolar delivers PV products, applications and services to promote global sustainable development. Through constant innovation, Trinasolar continues to push the PV industry forward by creating greater grid parity of PV power and popularising renewable energy. Trinasolar's mission is to boost global renewable energy development around the world.
To date, Trinasolar has delivered more than 225 GW of solar modules worldwide. In addition, Trina's downstream business includes solar PV project development, financing, design, construction, operations and management, and one-stop system integration solutions for customers. Trinasolar first launched the Energy IoT brand in 2018 and is now aiming to be a global leader in smart energy. In June 2020, Trinasolar listed on the STAR Market of Shanghai Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.yjsjdn.com.