First Solar Inc 2017 SR
The report details First Solar's sustainability performance for 2016, highlighting the production of 3.1 GW of solar modules and a 47% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity since 2008. The company successfully exceeded its 35% GHG reduction target a year early and announced a new 2021 goal. A major focus was the transition to Series 6 module technology, which offers the industry's smallest life-cycle environmental impact. The report also emphasizes the company's global recycling program, which achieves a 90% recovery rate for semiconductor material and glass. Additionally, First Solar demonstrated industry-leading safety performance and significant community investment, including $1.71 billion in global project spend.
Company: First Solar Inc
Sector: Industrials
Country: United States
Year: 2017
Type: SR
Pages: 84
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First Solar Inc
Sustainability Report
The report details First Solar's sustainability performance for 2016, highlighting the production of 3.1 GW of solar modules and a 47% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity since 2008. The company successfully exceeded its 35% GHG reduction target a year early and announced a new 2021 goal. A major focus was the transition to Series 6 module technology, which offers the industry's smallest life-cycle environmental impact. The report also emphasizes the company's global recycling program, which achieves a 90% recovery rate for semiconductor material and glass. Additionally, First Solar demonstrated industry-leading safety performance and significant community investment, including $1.71 billion in global project spend.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2016
Fiscal Year
2016
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Other Standards
ESG Data?Experimental: AI-extracted data, may contain inaccuracies
Emissions
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Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women in Management
Employees