Committed to the Environment
Environmental Responsibility in Action
Suntech is a proactive policy advocate and a supporter of numerous environmental awareness initiatives, and works with numerous organizations to advance environmental stewardship across the world.
- Suntech, certified with OHSAS 18001, is committed to the highest occupational health and safety management standards. To minimize or avoid accidents, incidents, injuries or occupational hazards, Suntech prioritizes health and safety in all operations through the implementation of effective safety procedures and precautions.
- SA 8000 is broadly recognized by trade unions and NGOs as one of the strictest workplace standards worldwide. It is a global certification system used by leading companies to assess, monitor and influence social accountability. The standard focuses on the areas of health and safety, freedom of association, protection against child labor or forced labor, protection from discrimination and disciplinary practices, the promotion of fair working hours and fair remuneration as well as effective management and implementation. Suntech is committed to these international social responsibility standards for employees, customers and suppliers through strict and continued compliance. SA8000 compliance was audited and certified by BV International in September 2010.
- Suntech’s manufacturing process adheres to the highest international environmental protocols, and is certified with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards.
- In 2008, Suntech joined The Climate Group and Copenhagen Climate Council to collaborate with some of the world's brightest environmental and business minds and develop practical solutions for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- In early 2009, Suntech proudly opened our new state-of-the-art headquarters in Wuxi, China, which has become an example of the potential of solar power. The headquarters is powered by one of the world’s largest on-grid solar façade systems and is designed to be 80% energy self-sufficient.
- Suntech participates in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour Campaign to support energy conservation, and joined the European PV CYCLE association, which is engaged in establishing a voluntary take-back and recycling program for end-of-life solar modules.
|
