Nextracker LLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,145,700 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:77 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:224 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1,867,884 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% at Fremont and Brazil offices
Total Energy Consumption:6,139 GJ
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:166,138 lbs
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- GHG Emissions and Resource Efficiency
- Responsible Products and Supply Chain
- People and Culture
- Accountable Corporate Citizenship
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved ISO: 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification for Brazil
- Completed climate risk assessment
- Used 100% renewable energy at our Fremont facility through a combination of on-site generation from our Center for Solar Excellence and renewable energy sourcing
- Sourced 100% of CY23 electricity for our Brazil office from renewable energy sources
- Adopted and published our Environmental Policy
- Responded to the 2024 CDP questionnaire
- Introduced NX Horizon™ Low Carbon Tracker (LCT), the industry’s first solar tracker solution with up to 35 percent reduced carbon footprint
Social Achievements
- Launched Half the Sun global program, providing mentorship and scholarship and encouraging more women to join the solar workforce
- Achieved ISO: 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety certification for USA operations
- Published our Workplace Health and Safety and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy
- Earned Top Workplace recognition via the esteemed San Francisco Chronicle 2023 Award
Governance Achievements
- Hired ESG lead and established internal ESG governance
- Conducted materiality assessment to engage with stakeholders and identify priority ESG topics
- Developed sustainability strategic framework and pillars
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Developing an Environmental Management System in the U.S. in accordance with ISO: 14001 with the goal of achieving certification in FY25 for our headquarters
Environmental Challenges
- Scope 3 emissions represent the biggest contribution to our carbon footprint
- Need to expand water usage tracking to identify opportunities to reduce water waste
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing an Environmental Management System in the U.S. in accordance with ISO: 14001 with the goal of achieving certification in FY25 for our headquarters
- Working toward enhancing our water usage tracking
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Third-party ESG audits for high-risk suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Procurement Principles (RPP) based on RBA Code, UNGC, UN Guiding Principles, ILO Declaration, and other international standards
- ESG assessment questionnaire for potential suppliers
- Corrective Action Plan (CAP) program for high-priority issues
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, TCFD, Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Brazil), ISO 9001:2015 (Brazil, India, U.S.), ISO 45001 (U.S., Australia)
Third-party Assurance: Third-party limited assurance on scopes 1 and 2 emissions for CY23 data
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- NX Horizon-XTR™ 1.5
- Hail Pro™ with NX Navigator™
- TrueCapture
- Zonal Diffuse™
- Low Carbon Tracker™
- AgriPV
Awards & Recognition
- San Francisco Chronicle 2023 Top Workplace Award