Svtc Solar Scorecard 2015

2015 leaders a v e r a g e be l ow a v e r a g e sunny rainy partly cloudy 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 5 2 5 0 5 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 2 0 5 0 0 sunpower s olarw rld trina rec yingli ja solar auo lg first solar upsolar axitec kyocera mitsubishi jinko panasonic suntech avancis winaico renesola sharp ldk aleo china sunergy.

Svtc solar scorecard 2015. In 2017 we reworked the solar scorecard rubric to better reflect a subset of criteria selected by a stakeholder led sustainability leadership standard for photovoltaic modules. Svtc 2015 solar scorecard key. The silicon valley toxics coalition svtc believes that we still have time to ensure that the solar pv sector is safe for the environment workers and communities. Thirteen companies the same as in 2014 and 3 less than in 2015 report one or more categories of environmental.

The scorecard reveals how companies perform on svtc s sustainability and social justice benchmarks to ensure that the pv manufacturers protect workers communities and the. However by 2012 the solar pv industry was experiencing significant disruption. We need to take action now to reduce the use of toxic chemicals in pv develop responsible recycling systems and protect workers throughout the global pv supply chain. In 2020 the silicon valley toxic coalition s svtc solar scorecard will celebrate its 10th anniversary.

2016 17 solar scorecard the silicon valley toxics coalition. The scorecard is a resource for consumers institutional purchasers investors installers and anyone who wants to purchase pv modules from responsible product stewards. The solar scorecard is based on svtc s annual survey of photovoltaic pv module manufacturers as well as on prior. In 2012 the solar scorecard experienced the highest response rate with 14 respondents representing more than 51 of the market.