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What is the ultimate goal of Sunrock's circularity efforts?
What is the key metric that Sunrock is focusing on to measure their circularity efforts?
What is one of the key actions Sunrock's working group plans to take in 2023?
Which of the following best describes Sunrock's approach to ESG?
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What is one of the key challenges that Sunrock's working group plans to address in 2022?
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Which of the following is not mentioned as a focus area for Sunrock's circularity efforts?
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What is the primary reason Sunrock is focusing on improving the ratio of kWh of clean energy generated per gram of raw material extracted?
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What is the significance of Sunrock's target to have 0% of obsolete materials end up in incinerators or landfills by 2050?
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What is the purpose of Sunrock's exploration of partnerships with producers of PV-system components containing recycled materials?
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How does Sunrock's employee-driven approach to ESG differ from a more traditional, top-down approach?
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Study Notes
Sunrock's Supply Chain ESG Challenges
- Material stakeholders in Sunrock's supply chains include communities affected by mining operations for minerals used in sourced components.
- The company's supply chains also have actual and potential environmental impacts, requiring cooperation from EPC and Operations and Maintenance partners.
Challenges in Building Solar Projects
- Sunrock constructed approximately 200 MWp of PV plants in 2022.
- Challenges faced include rising costs, material availability, and labor shortage.
- Visibility into and access to credible data about social and environmental impacts at different nodes of the supply chains remain a major concern.
Responsible Sourcing
- Critical goods needed in solar parks often come from countries with poor track records of complying with international social and environmental standards.
- Strengthening the upstream ESG approach is critical to address actual and potential negative impacts in the supply chains.
Office Supplies and Team Events
- Material circularity and responsible sourcing are key considerations in the procurement of office supplies and necessities.
- Many supplies come from local companies committed to social and environmental sustainability.
- Examples of sustainable practices include:
- Using recycled materials for pens and books.
- Increasing the lifespan of office chairs, including repairing and upholstering.
- Purchasing responsibly produced food and donating surplus to charities.
- Providing reusable Dopper bottles at events and using public transport for company events.
Circularity Actions
- The goal is to achieve 0% of obsolete materials ending up in incinerators or landfills by 2050 and 50% circularity in 2030.
- The circularity calendar includes engaging in dialogue with external stakeholders, formulating a vision on circularity, and developing an action plan to reduce material use.
Employee-Driven Approach to ESG
- The ESG working group contributes to improving understanding of specific ESG topics through employee-driven initiatives.
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Description
Explore the overview of the 2022 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) report for Sunrock, focusing on material stakeholders in its supply chains, responsible sourcing, environmental sustainability, and people & governance. Learn about the impacts of supply chains on communities affected by mining operations and the importance of cooperation with EPC, Operations, and Maintenance partners.
