Astronergy - For a Greener World
Green & Sustainable Manufacturing
The concept of sustainable development has been deeply rooted in the hearts of people around the world and has become a universal value consensus. As a new energy enterprise with sustainable development as its strategic orientation, Astronergy has the ability and responsibility to become the primary driving force driving the world towards a greener and low-carbon future.
Astronergy - Won EcoVadis Group-Scope Gold Medal
Globally Top 5%
Astronergy, full name in Chint New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd., has received a group-level gold medal from EcoVadis in 2024, placing the company among the 5% best enterprises evaluated globally in Environment, Labor and human rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement, which are the four core themes of EcoVadis assessment, remarking the company's leading ESG actions in the PV industry.
Astronergy ESG Strategy
Green Products
At Astronergy, we always regard "green and sustainable development" as the long-term strategic plan. We incorporate eco-friendly practices throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and procurement to production, sales, delivery, and recycling. We are fully committed to implementing energy-saving and low-carbon practices in all links of our production. All of our solar cells and modules are manufactured with larger-size silicon wafers. We actively promote the use of thinner wafers, fluorine-free backsheets, lead-free soldering strips, and dealcoholized silicone gel to achieve both economic and ecological benefits. Furthermore, we are dedicated to promoting smart, green, energy-saving, and low-carbon initiatives within our company and advancing the development of green factories.
People-Oriented, Build Sustainable Homeland
Astronergy always adheres to people-oriented principle and is committed to building a harmonious, inclusive and better society. We fully protect the rights and interests of employees, create safe working environment, and provide employees with broad career development opportunities. Meanwhile, we actively carry out public welfare activities, promote the development of local communities and serve the society with concrete actions.
Gonvernance
Corporate governance is the core of modern corporate system and a permanent topic. It is the pivot to ensure stable business operation and scientific decision-making, and a key mechanism to breaking information barriers across stakeholders. An advanced governance structure is the guarantee of sustainable corporate operation, continuously enhancing overall corporate power and demonstrating outstanding market competitiveness.
Sustainable Development Targets - Environmental
Environmental
Short-term targets (By 2028) :
- 50% of operation electricity is renewable energy
- 30% reduction on unit product carbon emission intensity (taking 2022 as the base year)
- 50% reduction (Scope 1&2) on carbon emissions (taking 2022 as the base year)
- 0% landfill waste
Mid- & Long-term targets (By 2035) :
- 100% operation electricity is renewable energy
- 50% reduction on unit product water consumption intensity (taking 2022 as the base year)
- By 2035, operate in carbon neutrality
- By 2050, carbon neutrality across entire value chain
- Life cycle assessment on all new products
- 90% product recycling rate
- 80% raw materials from product recycling
Sustainable Development Targets - Social
Social
Short-term targets (By 2028) :
- 85 or higher - Employee satisfaction score
- 20 hrs or more - Training for average employee
- 15% or lower - Technical talent turnover rate per year
- Annually - Conduct supplier traning on ESG performance
- All core suppliers - Accept audits on due diligence and assessment in social, environmental aspects
Mid- & Long-term targets (By 2035) :
- 2.3‰ or lower - incidence rate in minor-injury accidents (by 2035)
- By 2035,
40% - Female employee proporation
30% - Female senior management staff proporation
30% - Female technician proporation - 1,000 employees get supports for continuing education and improving academic qualifications (taking 2022 as the base year)
- All core suppliers - Obtain ISO 14001 Certification
All core suppliers - Obtain ISO 45001 Certification - All high-risk secondary suppliers - 100% receive due diligence audits
Sustainable Development Targets - Governance
Governance
Short-term targets (By 2028) :
- 100% management members' remuneration are linked with ESG Performance.
- Annually - Conduct business ethics audits of all manufacturing bases