GoodWe advances Sustainability Strategy in Europe and appoints ESG Representative at Intersolar

GoodWe are putting sustainability at the heart of their strategy and have appointed Rob Van Gestel as ESG Representative for Europe during their ESG event of this year’s Intersolar exhibition in Munich. The program was opened by Dr.Kenan Zhang, Director of GoodWe’s Sustainable Development Research Institute, giving an overview of the company’s sustainability approach. This includes the development of their goals in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) topics, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN Global Compact. Their progress in the last years covers green production, operation and supply chain compliance as well as the recognition of ESG performance through multiple ratings and certifications. 

“Integrating sustainability in our business is not us following a trend. It is part of our core strategy,” emphasized Dr. Kenan. “We are not just a green company for our products, but for our vision of a sustainable future. That includes the sourcing of materials, our production and operation practices and the impact we have on the environment and the communities around us. It also comprises of the way we conduct our business in a fair and transparent way – with a focus on innovation and benefits for our customers.”

Following the presentation, Van Gestel explained his personal experience and view on the topic:

“We are just getting started with our own sustainability program here in Europe, while GoodWe in China is quite advanced with their production facilities and their new headquarter building. We need to spread the message to our customers and partners to raise awareness for the topic and how GoodWe can support them with their sustainability journey. We offer a comprehensive approach to sustainability, maintaining a compliant supply chain, certifying the carbon footprint of our products and further improving on production and operation practices.”

He also explained the first steps for the European team will include training for colleagues in all countries to get on the same level and provide relevant information to distribute to customers. There are also ongoing efforts to go paperless for marketing activities and increased awareness for scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions in EU operations.

GoodWe released their 2024 Sustainability Report at the end of April, giving detailed account of their ESG measures and approach as part of their core strategy. The company established an ESG Strategy and Management Committee, building upon its dedicated department for sustainability. They gained recognition through multiple ratings and certifications, including:

        ● B- score in the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire 

        ● Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 35% 

        ● AA rating from China Securities Index 

        ● Positioned 25th in China’s Top 100 ESG Listed Energy Companies 

GoodWe’s innovative product portfolio of inverters, BIPV-products, EV chargers, heat and electricity storage, IoT equipment and smart energy management systems provide a complete package of zero carbon building and industry park solutions. This is impressively demonstrated in their global headquarters, launched in 2024, as well as the Suzhou and Guangde manufacturing bases. Additionally, the company is providing long-lasting value for communities by providing renewable energy infrastructure for families, villages and schools, expanding their education campaign EcoSmart Kids to Pakistan and continuing the “GoodWe Forest” initiative in 2025 and beyond. Internally, the company remains dedicated to building a supportive workplace culture, being named the Best Employer in its headquarters city for the eighth consecutive year and recognized as ‘The Best ESG Practices Employer’ of the year.