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The first step of Solar Stewardship Initiative Governance achieved

In March 2024, the first step of SSI Governance was achieved, with the initial industry members of the SSI Transition Governance being accepted to the SSI Board. The SSI is being designed as a multi-stakeholder initiative; the permanent governance of the SSI, which will be achieved later in 2024, will be governed by balance of … Continued

Solar Stewardship Initiative publishes first solar supply chain ESG Standard

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) is a solar-specific supply chain assurance scheme, working to further develop confidence in how, where, and by whom, solar products are manufactured. Following the successful conclusion of the SSI pilot and public multi-stakeholder consultation, the new SSI ESG Standard has been published – it’s the first supply chain ESG Standard … Continued

Flagship Solar Supply Chain Sustainability Initiative Launches Public Consultation.

Wednesday 17th May 2023: Today, the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has opened a process for interested organisations to provide feedback on its development. The SSI was launched in October 2022, by SolarPower Europe and Solar Energy UK, with the goal of securing and demonstrating  responsibility, transparency, and sustainability across the solar value chain. The Initiative … Continued

Solar Industry unites behind Supply Chain Sustainability Initiative

SolarPower Europe and Solar Energy UK launch the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI), setting out the solar industry’s concrete plan to reinforce a responsible, transparent, and sustainable solar value chain. Work on the SSI has been ongoing since February 2021, and is now publicly endorsed by over 50 solar companies, spanning the full value chain. A … Continued