2024-04-25-上交所-2023年度环境_社会及治理（ESG）报告（英文版）_48页_13mb

HYPV SOLAR 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report Summary

Organization & Vision

• Founded in 2002, HY SOLAR operates as a clean energy integrator with global R&D and manufacturing bases.
• Mission: “To make energy cleaner, to bring the world better.” Vision: “Integrator in global green energy ecosystem.”
• 2023 Highlights: Achieved 100% coverage of environmental policies, certifications, and EHS training.

ESG Framework

1. Governance

• Established a Sustainable Development Governance (SDG) Committee for climate strategy, risk management, and board oversight.
• Compliance with GRI Standards, SASB, UN SDGs, and UN Global Compact.
• 3 Independent Directors on the 7-member Board, including a Female Director.

2. Social Responsibility

• Employees: 10,806 staff (95.87% R&D), 22% female employment. 100% union participation, 100% OHS compliance.
• Community: 2.0237 billion RMB donated (poverty alleviation, environmental protection, education).
• Human Capital: 992k training budget, 175 employees assessed for skill upgrades.

3. Environmental Protection

• Greenhouse Gas (GHG): 1.692 million tCO₂e Scope 1+2 emissions, 4.6% YoY reduction.
• Energy: 8B kWh renewable rooftop solar, contributing 247,000+ tons water savings.
• Waste: 31,760.72 tons industrial solid waste, 59.64 tons hazardous waste recycled.
• Circular Economy: Full product lifecycle managed (N-type modules via PV CYCLE).

Climate Leadership

• TCFD-aligned Strategy: Governance, risk, metrics focus. Rooftop solar reduces carbon footprint for operations.
• Carbon Management: Emissions inventories across 8 production sites (6 more in 2023).

Product Innovation

• Patents: 68 new authorizations (95% R&D-driven).
• Technology: N-type TOPCon solar cells passed IEC 61215/61730 certifications.
• Digital & Smart: MES/WMS integration, AI quality control, automated production.

Certifications & Milestones

• A+ Carbon Factory: Hongyuan New Material (Baotou) ranked first gradient in 2023 green factory assessment.
• Leadership: UN H2 China Top 50 Most Valuable Private Energy Enterprises, PGO Member.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Anti-Corruption/Compliance: Supplier Code of Conduct, third-party audits, whistleblower protection.
• ISO Certifications: 14001 (Env.), 50001 (Energy), 45001 (OHS) across operations.
• Disclosures Validated: Independent verification by TÜV SÜD.

Key KPIs for 2023

• GHG Emissions: ✅ No incidents, 4.6% emission reduction.
• Social Impact: ✅ No work-related fatalities, 96% customer satisfaction.
• Governance: ✅ 100% independent董会 participation.

Contact: For inquiries, visit https://www.hysolar.com or email pr@hysolar.com.