Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 13:50 .

JinkoSolar's Lin Sun Highlights Sustainability Achievements and Global Partnerships at Tesla Event

Lin Sun from JinkoSolar, head of the sustainability development department in China, expressed gratitude for the invitation to speak at a Tesla event. She highlighted JinkoSolar’s achievements and contributions to sustainable energy solutions. The company has shipped over 230 gigawatts of photovoltaic (PV) modules globally, making up one out of every eight installed worldwide. Beyond PV manufacturing, they are expanding into energy storage systems (ESS). Lin discussed their global manufacturing presence with sites in Florida, Malaysia, Vietnam, and predominantly China. JinkoSolar prides itself on its certifications and recognitions such as EcoVadis Silver Medal and MSCI triple B rating among others. They have implemented innovative practices like Zero Carbon Factory certification by TUV Rheinland to promote greener production processes. Their NeoGreen product aims to offer low carbon footprint PV modules. Further emphasizing their commitment to sustainability, Jinko is actively involved with several industry associations including SSI and Solar Power Europe. As part of the Global Solar Council's Finance Bankability Working Group, they aim to influence industry standards positively while sharing insights from their leadership position in the market.

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Speaker

Lin Sun
Head of Sustainability Development
JinkoSolar
China

Talk of session: Solar & Sustainability: All About ESG Considerations & Transparency along the Solar Supply Chain

As investors focus more on ESG criteria in the solar supply chain, the industry aims to enhance transparency, traceability, and reduce carbon footprint. This comes at a time of significant legislative change in Europe, with market access rules and the promotion of improved sustainability practices on the horizon.

This session will discuss:

• How ESG considerations are impacting developers' procurement decisions
• How solar manufacturers along the solar supply chain are addressing ESG concerns
• Legislative requirements and industry efforts to increase transparency and sustainability performance
• Processes for certifying solar products with low embodied carbon

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Guido Agostinelli
Solar Sector Head
IFC - International Finance Corporation
USA

To Talk

Transparency for a Sustainable Supply Chain

Speaker

Laurene Gusse
Deputy Head of Quality & Procurement
ENGIE Renewables

To Talk

Providing Transparency Along the Value Chain in the Context of Forced Labor and CSDDD EU Regulations

Speaker

Alexia Ruvoletto
Head of Secretariat
The Solar Stewardship Initiative
Belgium

To Talk

European Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Solar: An Update on Ecolabeling and Eco-Design of Photovoltaic Modules

Speaker

Dr. Giorgio Bardizza
Global Manager Solar PV
TÜV Rheinland
Germany

To Talk

Panel: How to Ensure Truly ESG-Compatible Solar Products in Europe

Speaker

To Talk