Featured in Winter Edition – Gold standard – 12-2023

Staying on top of traceability

Today, it is not enough for solar site developers, owners, and lenders to have internal environmental, social, and corporate and governance (ESG) metrics or corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies. Now they must trust, as well as verify, their partners’ ESG metrics and CSR policies, especially regarding labor practices. James Whittemore, senior manager for quality assurance and quality control at Enertis Applus, offers a guide to best practice.

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pv magazine

05 Dec 2023

Factory visits to observe processes and verify documentation are a vital part of assuring ESG and CSR compliance along the entire PV supply chain. | Photo: Enertis Applus+

Action to monitor supply chains for sustainability and social responsibility performance is not yet government-mandated for companies purchasing PV modules and cells but they are indirect “good business practices.” These actions enable companies to learn about and protect themselves from various unexpected setbacks. Having a clear understanding of a partner company’s ESG metrics and CSR …

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