Integration of environmental, social and governance considerations in PV projects

As solar PV is projected to be the primary force towards decarbonisation and combating climate change, it is important to consider the social and environmental impacts of solar deployment beyond the TeraWatt scale. Leading players across the PV industry are evaluating how to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the value chain, an activity that is crucial for long term success.

The goal is to ensure that transitioning to a net-zero carbon economy does not do so at the expense of others or the environment, but rather that this transition is just, inclusive, and fully aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. On this occasion, Carbon Intelligence, in partnership with Solarcentury, will launch the report “Solar: A Force for Good – ESG expectations for the solar sector”. The report delves into the analysis of an ESG-compatible approach to developing, building and operating solar projects, and offers insights from the industry on how to ensure that solar PV development takes place in a truly sustainable way. 

 

Agenda 

Welcome and introduction 

Aurélie Beauvais, Deputy CEO and Policy Director – SolarPower Europe 

 

Input presentations 

  • Susannah Wood, Marketing Director – Solarcentury 
  • Sophie Overington, Senior Consultant – Carbon Intelligence 

 

Panel Discussion and Q&A 

  • Raffaele Rossi, Senior Policy and Market Analyst – SolarPower Europe
  • Susannah Wood, Marketing Director – Solarcentury 
  • Sophie Overington, Senior Consultant – Carbon Intelligence 

 

Closing Remarks 

Raffaele Rossi, Senior Policy and Market Analyst – SolarPower Europe

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