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.
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+
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