Governance

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) is an initiative to promote sustainable solar practices. Our stepwise approach aims to establish a fully functional multi-stakeholder initiative by late 2024.

SSI Transitional Governance (2023-2024)

The SSI Board, appointed for two years, is the primary decision-making body, and is a multi-stakeholder Board comprised of industry representatives drawn from the founding members. By uniting diverse stakeholders, including civil society, we create a broad, inclusive platform for dialogue and action, leading to more comprehensive and sustainable solutions for solar value chains.

The Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG), an integral part of SSI Governance, will represent diverse perspectives from civil society, academia, independent experts, and other relevant non-industry stakeholders. SAG members will advise the SSI Board on various aspects, ensuring a holistic approach to decision-making, and can be invited to be observers at Board meetings.

Various SSI working groups and committees will be established to facilitate targeted discussions and actions in line with our mission. For example, the SSI Supply Chain Traceability Standard, has now been developed into a working group.

From March 2024, the SSI Board has been composed of the following members:

Solar PV Buyers

Giulia Guidi, Head of ESG, NextEnergy Group
Luis Gómez-Chavarría, Global Head of Renewable Supply Chain Contracting and Management, Iberdrola
Susannah Wood, VP Public Affairs and Sustainability for Europe, Statkraft

Solar PV Manufacturers

Thomas Richter, Vice President Quality, Solarwatt
Michael Koebele, Compliance Director, JA Solar
Peter Faisst, Senior Legal Consultant, Trina Solar

Founding trade associations

Maté Heisz, Director of Global Affairs, SolarPower Europe (Chair)
Gemma Grimes, Director of Policy, Solar Energy UK (Vice-Chair)

Join the SSI Stakeholder Advisory Group

Individuals with relevant expertise in fields such as supply chain sustainability, ESG or solar energy can apply for SAG membership. The SSI Board will appoint members based on eligibility criteria, including balanced representation and relevant experience.

If you are passionate about solar’s sustainable future, consider applying for the Stakeholder Advisory Group. Contact us to express your interest in joining the SSI SAG.

Technical Working Groups

SSI working groups are appointed by the SSI Board and will contribute to standards, assurance systems, online platforms, and other relevant initiatives.

The SSI Traceability Working Group was launched on 18 March 2024, with the objective of publishing the Supply Chain Traceability Standard by the end of 2024. The Working Group will provide input into the Standard, but it will go through extensive stakeholder consultation before being published.

Find out more about the Supply Chain Traceability Standard.

Secretariat

The SSI Secretariat will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, coordinating meetings, and managing finances.

Learn more about the SSI Secretariat.