First Solar Inc 2018 SR
The report highlights First Solar's transition to Series 6 module technology and its commitment to a circular economy through its global PV module recycling program, which achieves a 90% recovery rate. In 2017, the company produced 2.3 GW of solar modules and maintained a recordable injury rate significantly lower than the industry average. First Solar achieved a net beneficial carbon impact of 11 million metric tons of CO2e by displacing grid emissions with its installed capacity. The company also focused on resource efficiency, reducing manufacturing energy intensity by 30% since 2009 and conserving over 38,700 acres of mitigation land.
Company: First Solar Inc
Sector: Industrials
Country: United States
Year: 2018
Type: SR
Pages: 94
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First Solar Inc
Sustainability Report
The report highlights First Solar's transition to Series 6 module technology and its commitment to a circular economy through its global PV module recycling program, which achieves a 90% recovery rate. In 2017, the company produced 2.3 GW of solar modules and maintained a recordable injury rate significantly lower than the industry average. First Solar achieved a net beneficial carbon impact of 11 million metric tons of CO2e by displacing grid emissions with its installed capacity. The company also focused on resource efficiency, reducing manufacturing energy intensity by 30% since 2009 and conserving over 38,700 acres of mitigation land.
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Document Details
Report Year
2018
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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