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Together Towards Tomorrow

JA Solar was driven by the theme of "Together Towards Tomorrow", firmly collaborated with partners, and took multifaceted actions in 2023 to jointly address uncertainties and challenges in ESG aspects, aiming to create a better sustainable future together.

Together
"Together" is JA Solar's active response to the call for the entire human race to join forces to battle climate change. JA Solar encourages its value chain partners to unite, keep pace with the trends of the times, transcend geographical and professional boundaries, and jointly promote sustainability through collective efforts. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the global transition towards a future of low-carbon energy and provide solutions for sustainable and clean energy.
Towards
"Towards" is a positive idea of JA Solar's pursuit of a better community. In our journey of pursuing dreams, we break conventions, innovate and improve while collaborating with all stakeholders to fulfill our social responsibilities. Through practical actions, we jointly build a harmonious and prosperous home for sustainability, making sure that no one is left behind.
Tomorrow
"Tomorrow" represents JA Solar's commitment and dedication to improving governance and cultivating a long-standing enterprise foundation. We integrate the concept of sustainability into the heart of our operations, leveraging internal strengths and projecting a positive image externally. By doing so, we align our responsibilities with our aspirations and collectively embrace a bright and promising future filled with boundless opportunities.
Sustainability Impact
December, 2023
12.01

JA Solar participated in multiple events at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and held a press conference as part of the "Pathway to Net Zero and JA Solar Sustainability Development Project Launch Event".

November, 2023
November

JA Solar's n-type module was certified with the Green Leaf Mark by the international authoritative organization Intertek Group.

11.02

JA Solar was invited to the Fortune ESG Summit where we participated in a roundtable meeting and shared about JA Solar's ESG practices.

11.02

JA Solar's multiple series of products underwent the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) assessments for Norway and Italy through the French authoritative organization Kapstan.

11.30

JA Solar was invited to the 2023 Forbes China ESG Innovative Enterprise Selection and shared its insights during the roundtable meeting session themed "ESG New Technologies · Innovation Opportunities".

October, 2023
10.20

JA Solar, as one of the first global enterprises to join the "Forward Faster" initiative, was invited to the closed-door meeting for CEOs organized by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) for "Forward Faster".

10.22

JA Solar, in collaboration with Tsinghua University, held a sustainability practice activity for PV leaders at the Ningjin base.

10.26-27

JA Solar was invited to participate in the 2023 International Cooperation Conference on Sustainable Development as a representative enterprise, where we delivered a keynote speech on JA Solar's sustainability efforts during the enterprise exchange session.

September, 2023
9.05

JA Solar officially became the first private enterprise member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in China and the world's first member enterprise in the PV industry.

9.07

JA Solar was invited to the Global Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) where we delivered a keynote speech at the Forum on Sustainable Development.

9.15

JA Solar was selected as a case for low-carbon transition research in the Tracking the Low-Carbon Transition of Enterprises in China - Business and Sustainability in China 2022/2023 released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

9.18

JA Solar attended the UN SDG Summit and reported on its work as a business representative at the UN Autumn Sustainable Markets Initiative CEO Summit.

August, 2023
8.19

JA Solar assisted in the finals of the 2023 Tsinghua International Case Analysis Competition of Public Policy on SDGs.

July, 2023
7.10

The n-type product was awarded one of the PPE 2 carbon footprint certificates among the first batch issued by Certisolis in France.

June, 2023
6.13

JA Solar was invited to the annual conference of S&P Global Market Intelligence.

6.28

JA Solar was invited to the 2023 Global Smart Logistics Summit, during which we shared on topics such as recycled packaging materials.

May, 2023
SA8000

JA Solar passed the SA8000 social responsibility management system certification.

March, 2023
3.17-18

JA Solar attended the roundtable meeting of the Asia Pacific Financial Forum.

3.22-24

JA Solar was invited to the UN Water Conference where we delivered a keynote speech on the topic of "Water Promoting Sustainability".

3.25

JA Solar participated in the Forum on Investment in China's Dual Carbon Goals organized by Industrial Securities and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

3.25

As a landmark, JA Solar's Headquarters Building in Beijing participated in the "Earth Hour" blackout event initiated by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

3.29

JA Solar signed a sustainability partnership agreement with the Institute for Sustainable Development Goals of Tsinghua University.

December, 2022
Strategic Cooperation with CDP

JA Solar became the first PV enterprise join the CDP supply chain project

November, 2022
Joined the SBTi

JA Solar joined the Science Based Targets
initiative (SBTi) to help limit gobal warming to around1.5C.

Meeting with King Charles IIl of the United Kingdom

As the only representative of Chinese private enterprises, JA Solar participated in the Global Council of Sustainable Markets Initiative networking event and the meeting with King Charles Ill of the United Kingdom.

The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27)

JA Solar was invited to participate in the COP 27 series of events of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, where Board Chairman Jin Baofang delivered a keynote speech.

11.06

Co-hosting a side event on the theme of "Reducing Carbon Pollution and Synergies: Achieving Climate, Economic Benefits" side event

11.07

Co-hosting the "Climate Action for Sustainable Business Development Forum"

11.08

Delivered "Reducing Pollution and Carbon Synergy for Green Power Development and Cooperation to Address Global Climate Change" Keynote Speech

11.15

Participated in the roundtable dialogue on "Gathering Opportunities and Empowering, Creating a Prosperous Development of Renewable Energy in Africa"

11.16

Participate in the Round Table Dialogue on "Building Decarbonization"

11.14-18

Efficient product landing in COP27 Blue Zone

October, 2022
October

JA Solar participated in the "Zero-Carbon Mission Intemational Climate Summit 2022" and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

10.13

JA Solar signed a stategic cooperation agreement with the China Beijing Environment Exchange for in-depth cooperation in multiple fields, such as voluntary emission reduction market and low-carbon development of enterprises to explore new ways for the PV industry to address climate change.

10.28

As the only representative of private enterprises, JA Solar attended the 77th United Nations Day celebration event together with the United Nations system in China and more than 100 embassy representatives.

August, 2022
Sustainable Markets Initiative

JA Solar became a founding member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) China Council

April, 2022
Photovoltaic Recycling Industry Development Cooperation Center

JA Solar joined the "Photovoltaic Recycling Industry Development Cooperation Center" and became a vice-chairman member