Silfab Solar Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:787,362 kg CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:224,773 kg CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:562,589 kg CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:13,502,129 kWh
Water Consumption:2,331,191 liters
Waste Generated:402,091 pounds
ESG Focus Areas
- Net Zero Commitment
- Reshoring Solar to USA
- Clean Supply Chain
- Health & Safety
- Community Initiatives
- International Initiatives
- Clean Supply Chain - Social Responsibility
- Clean Supply Chain - Reducing Risk
- Focus on Operational Excellence
- Cybersecurity
- Initiatives for Continuous Improvement
- Waste / Recycling Initiatives
- Water Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Significantly improved its approach to recycling manufacturing waste; secured recycling supply contracts with two industry-accredited recyclers.
- Diverted 402,091 pounds of waste from landfills, equivalent to 8,727 people’s e-waste for a year.
- Reduced carbon emissions through the use of clean energy grids in manufacturing locations.
Social Achievements
- Enhanced supply chain management by incorporating procedures and technologies to boost supplier traceability, monitoring, and accountability.
- Supported Matt’s Place Foundation and Frying Pan Lighthouse with solar panel donations.
- Participated in local school activities, university internship programs, and community charitable activities.
- Partnered with Light Up the World to provide clean energy to communities in Peru.
- Donated over 1,900 solar panels to projects in DRC, Angola, and Kenya.
Governance Achievements
- Established and integrated external traceability procedures into ISO 9001:2015 accredited Quality Management Systems.
- Implemented a Vendor Code of Conduct requiring suppliers to attest to ethical labor practices.
- Contracted with Assent for supply chain transparency and forced labor risk assessment.
- Prioritized cybersecurity through policies, practices, risk management strategies, data protection, and employee training.
- Implemented initiatives for continuous improvement, including software solutions for documentation management and supplier quality performance improvement.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
- Show progress on net zero interim target through energy efficiency and renewable energy measures by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Securing environmentally responsible waste management partners for solar panel recycling.
- Managing forced labor risks in a global supply chain.
- Maintaining cybersecurity in a constantly evolving threat landscape.
Mitigation Strategies
- Contracted with industry-accredited recyclers.
- Implemented external traceability procedures, a Supplier Quality Management Program, and engaged a third-party supply chain expert (Assent).
- Implemented comprehensive risk management strategies, data protection measures, and employee training programs.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor Code of Conduct
- Assent Platform for forced labor risk assessment
- Supplier Quality Management Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 9001:2015, Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
Awards & Recognition
- Innovation award by the U.S. Department of Energy