Launch: The Solar Stewardship Initiative

The European solar sector is growing exponentially and is set to become the main electricity source in Europe by 2050, according to the IEA. With growth, the impact that we can make in the value chain increases. The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) puts this responsibility to action, and works to ensure the energy transition is just, inclusive, and respects human rights.

SolarPower Europe in partnership with Solar Energy UK are proud to introduce the Solar Stewardship Initiative. The Initiative is supported by more than 35 solar companies covering the whole solar value chain and a significant share of the European solar market.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative is working to further develop a responsible, transparent, and sustainable solar value chain – strengthening confidence in how, where, and by whom, solar products are manufactured. This will mean businesses and consumers can trust that their solar products align with international environmental, social, and governance standards.

Join us for the launch of the Solar Stewardship Initiative, and a solution focused debate on:

•  Why an industry-led assurance initiative?

•  What principles should underpin such initiatives?

•  How can we fill the supply chain data gap to raise transparency? 

Agenda

Welcome remarks:

Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe

Chris Hewitt, CEO of Solar Energy UK

Presentation of the Solar Stewardship Initiative:

Alexia Ruvoletto, Senior Policy Advisor on Trade, SolarPower Europe

Panel discussion: 

Alessandro Boschi, Head of Renewable Energy Division, European Investment Bank   

Nastassja Hagan, VP Sustainability, Lightsource bp

Benjamin Wong, Director, International Marketing, LONGi Solar

Assheton Carter, CEO of TDi Sustainability

Moderated by:

David Rose, Moderator

Questions are encouraged and will be taken via Slido