First Solar Inc 2020 SR
The report highlights First Solar's 2019 performance, focusing on the ramp-up of Series 6 manufacturing which significantly reduced environmental intensities. The company achieved a 37% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity and a 36% reduction in manufacturing energy intensity compared to the previous year. First Solar committed to powering global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2028 by joining RE100. Socially, the company maintained a recordable injury rate six times lower than the industry average and launched the Global Women's Network to promote diversity. The report also emphasizes their industry-leading recycling program, achieving a material recovery rate of over 90% for semiconductor materials and glass.
Company: First Solar Inc
Sector: Industrials
Country: United States
Year: 2020
Type: SR
Pages: 41
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First Solar Inc
Sustainability Report
The report highlights First Solar's 2019 performance, focusing on the ramp-up of Series 6 manufacturing which significantly reduced environmental intensities. The company achieved a 37% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity and a 36% reduction in manufacturing energy intensity compared to the previous year. First Solar committed to powering global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2028 by joining RE100. Socially, the company maintained a recordable injury rate six times lower than the industry average and launched the Global Women's Network to promote diversity. The report also emphasizes their industry-leading recycling program, achieving a material recovery rate of over 90% for semiconductor materials and glass.
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Document Details
Report Year
2020
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Fiscal Year
2019
Published
Apr 1, 2020
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
ESG Data?Experimental: AI-extracted data, may contain inaccuracies
Emissions
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Energy Consumption
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women on Board
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Employees