Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:35 .

Integration of Sustainability, ESG Compliance, and Supply Chain Transparency

Companies must achieve transparency in their supply chains and communicate their sustainability commitments effectively. A robust sustainability policy and management system focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are essential for navigating regulatory changes. Third-party verification is crucial for assessing operations and supply chain practices, as demonstrated by Ginkgo's alignment with initiatives like RE100 and EP100. Jinko emphasizes its commitment to low-carbon products, collaborating with certifiers like ICMQ and EPDC to certify carbon footprint reductions. Jinko conducts audits to ensure compliance with ESG standards, employing third-party firms to enhance transparency. The company also implements a trustability program validated by external entities, monitoring supplier adherence to ESG practices. Regular ESG audits on suppliers promote proactive engagement, with a focus on rewarding high performers and enhancing supply chain management amid evolving regulations.

_{Automated summarization by AI Conver}

Speaker

Mario Quintana Aroca
ESG Manager Europe
JinkoSolar
China

Talk of session: Sustainable Solar: How Policy Changes Impact ESG Practices in Solar System Design and Component Sourcing

Europe's solar market has lately been influenced by ESG and supply chain transparency. Yet shifting political priorities and tighter project budgets have been refocusing attention on feasibility and cost. How essential are sustainability criteria today? Considering supply security, raw material availability and circular economy principles, this session will explore how new EU regulations and market demands are reshaping ESG strategies in solar system design and the procurement of components.

Key topics:

• Updates on European ESG policy frameworks
• Forced labor regulation and transparency rules
• CBAM and carbon-related trade measures
• Sustainability strategies of manufacturers and offtakers
• Recycling and its implications for raw material costs

Further Talks of this session:

Intro + Kickoff

Speaker

Mate Heizs
Chairman
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

To Talk

Driving Sustainability and Cybersecurity in PV

Speaker

Alexander Plonka
Product Lifecycle Manager
KACO new energy GmbH - A Siemens Company

To Talk

IEA-PVPS Task 12: Life Cycle Inventories and Analysis of PV Systems

Speaker

Matthias Stucki
Head of LCA Research Group
ZHAW - University of Applied Sciences Zurich
Switzerland

To Talk

Q&A

To Talk

Quo Vadis Solar Module Recycling

Speaker

Lukas Braun
E&D Engineer
SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH
Germany

To Talk