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LONGi's 2022 Sustainability Report Highlights Company's Efforts in Environmental Protection, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance

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LONGi, a global leading renewable energy company, has published its 2022 Sustainability Report in Beijing, showcasing its actions and achievements on a wide range of issues including environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG). The report reveals that LONGi used 4.2 billion kWh of renewable energy in 2022, accounting for 47.18% of its total energy consumption, a significant increase from 40.19% in 2021 and 66.64% in 2015. This has resulted in a reduction of 2.43 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions throughout 2022, equivalent to planting 135 million trees.

Key Takeaways:

  • LONGi used 4.2 billion kWh of renewable energy in 2022, accounting for 47.18% of its total energy consumption.
  • The company reduced 2.43 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, equivalent to planting 135 million trees.
  • LONGi has improved energy management, saving a total of 607 million kWh of electricity and 9.59 million tons of water.
  • The company has set its sustainable development goal of "Affordable for All" and announced its sustainability concept of "L-I-G-H-T" with 5 key elements: "Lead", "Innovative", "Green", "Harmonious", and "Trustworthy".
  • LONGi has invested 7.14 billion yuan in R&D in 2022, accounting for 5.54% of the yearly revenue.
  • The company has achieved industry-leading results on carbon emission levels, especially on wafer pulling and slicing.
  • LONGi has obtained the French carbon footprint ECS certification for its entire silicon wafer product lines.
  • The company has a global team of 4,036 employees for R&D and technological innovation.
  • LONGi is the only Chinese company that has joined the initiatives of RE100, EV100, and EP100 by the Climate Group and SBTi initiative to combat climate change issues.

Statistics:

  • 4.2 billion kWh of renewable energy used in 2022.
  • 47.18% of total energy consumption from renewable sources in 2022.
  • 2.43 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions reduced in 2022.
  • Equivalent of planting 135 million trees in 2022.
  • 607 million kWh of electricity saved in 2022.
  • 9.59 million tons of water saved in 2022.
  • 7.14 billion yuan invested in R&D in 2022.
  • 5.54% of yearly revenue spent on R&D in 2022.
  • 290GW of PV products produced since 2012.
  • 1.148 million Gwh of clean energy generated by LONGi's products.

Sources:

  • LONGi 2022 Sustainability Report
  • International Energy Agency (IEA)

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