Trina Solar Commits to Sustainable Development Goals and Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Trina Solar, a global leader in smart solar energy solutions, has released its 2022 Sustainability report highlighting its efforts to achieve sustainable development in the energy industry. The report shows a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, with Trina Solar's greenhouse gas emissions intensity per megawatt of cell output decreasing by 51% and module products by 62% from the 2020 baseline.

Trina Solar's commitment to sustainable development is demonstrated by its ranking as one of the 2022 Top 50 Forbes China Sustainable Development Industrial Enterprises and its receipt of the 2022 Ernst & Young Sustainability Excellence Award. The company's partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has led to the launch of the Clean Energy for Earth global initiative, which aims to promote a net-zero emissions future. As a result, Trina Solar has become the only PV company to receive the WWF's Climate Solver Award.

Since its establishment in 1997, Trina Solar has undertaken various initiatives to promote the global energy transition. The company works closely with key stakeholders to ensure a consistent supply of solar energy products and provides training to developing countries in their endeavor to renewable energy. Trina Solar's Chairman and CEO, Gao Jifan, emphasized the company's commitment to fulfilling its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through practical action and collaboration with global stakeholders.

Key Takeaways:

• Trina Solar's greenhouse gas emissions intensity per megawatt of cell output decreased by 51% and module products by 62% from the 2020 baseline.
• The company has been recognized as one of the 2022 Top 50 Forbes China Sustainable Development Industrial Enterprises and recipient of the 2022 Ernst & Young Sustainability Excellence Award.
• Trina Solar, in partnership with the WWF, launched the Clean Energy for Earth global initiative to promote a net-zero emissions future.
• Trina Solar is the only PV company to receive the WWF's Climate Solver Award.
• The company has brought clean energy to more than 150 countries and reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the planting of 10.3 billion stems of trees.
• Trina Solar aims to achieve 100% renewable energy use in manufacturing and operations by 2030.
• The company works closely with key stakeholders to ensure a consistent supply of solar energy products and provides training to developing countries in their endeavor to renewable energy.

Statistics:

• Trina Solar's greenhouse gas emissions intensity per megawatt of cell output: 23.76 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e/MW)
• Module products greenhouse gas emissions intensity: 9.2 tCO2e/MW
• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2020 baseline: 51% (cell output) and 62% (module products)
• Number of countries where Trina Solar has brought clean energy: 150
• Greenhouse gas emissions reduced equivalent to planting 10.3 billion stems of trees

Sources:

• Trina Solar Co., Ltd.