Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:735,366.32 tCO2e/year (Scope 2)
Scope 2 Emissions:735,366.32 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:1,263,302,784 kWh/year
Water Consumption:9,425,962 tons/year
Waste Generated:170.23 tons/year (hazardous); 59,742.37 tons/year (general)
Carbon Intensity:22.936 tCO2e/MW (Scope 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Technological innovations
- Climate change responses
- Clean energy opportunities
- Digital development
- Customer interests
- Sustainable development
- IPR protection
- Green products
- Product quality management
- Corporate governance
- Water resource management
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
- ESG management
- Biodiversity
- Supplier chain management
- Work safety
- Investor relationship management
- Waste management
- Employee responsibilities
- Risk compliance
- Environment management
- Energy management
- Green office
- Management of other resources
- Local economy
- Community relationship
- Public Interest
Environmental Achievements
- Reduction of water consumption intensity (per unit product) by 33.28%
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emission intensity (per unit product) by 9.00%
- Reduction of comprehensive energy consumption intensity (per unit product) by 31.82%
- Zhejiang Base included in the List of Green and Low Carbon Factories in Jinhua 2022
- Recycled approximately 2,000 tons of packaging of raw materials
Social Achievements
- Launched employee development system consisting of four modules: leader management, learning development, talent assessment and qualifications
- Held 1,567 training sessions with a total duration of 391,101.12 hours
- Organized 56 employee care activities
- Donated a total of 300,000 CNY to charity
- Achieved 100% on-time delivery without any logistics complaint
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG management system
- Developed the Information Disclosure Management Policy
- Implemented the “gain sharing” incentive approach for senior managers
- Developed internal controls based on the Internal Control Handbook
- Established a two-tier audit management system
- Implemented anti-bribery and anti-corruption training programs for 5,278 employees
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic
- Environmental risks and hazards
- Climate change impacts
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive research on suppliers regarding their supply ability, production capacity and logistics ability
- Regular identification and assessment of environmental risks and hazards
- Implementation of emission reduction measures, including process optimization, clean energy use, and carbon footprint calculation
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 275/year
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- Environmental protection
- Safety
- Human rights
- Labor standards
- Disputed territory procurement
- Anti-corruption
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Clean energy opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Guidelines of Shanghai Stock Exchange for the Preparation of Reports on the Fulfillment of Social Responsibilities by Companies, GRI Standards, Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- SDG 13 (Climate action)
- SDG 3 (Good health and well-being)
- SDG 4 (Quality education)
- SDG 5 (Gender equality)
- SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
- SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
- SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities)
Aiko Solar's initiatives contribute to these goals through the development and production of efficient solar cell products, green factory construction, employee training and development, community investment, and responsible supply chain management.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ABC modules and ‘source-grid-load-storage’ photovoltaic energy overall solutions
Awards & Recognition
- Leading Enterprise Award of PV Industry Technology
- National High-tech Enterprise
- Green and Low Carbon Factory in Jinhua 2022
- Top 100 Fastest Developing Enterprises in Zhejiang
- Influential Outstanding Photovoltaic Innovation Enterprise
- Solarbe Award
- APVIA Award - Industrial Contribution
- APVIA 2021 Golden Leopard Award