A total of 24 global leading solar companies, including JA Solar, Jinko Solar, Tongwei, LONGi and the GCL Group, have collectively released an initiative for a “Global Solar Sustainable Alliance (GSSA)” at the UN Global Compact (UNGC)’s inaugural global business summit in the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
Committed to delivering clean energy globally, the initiative aims to strengthen sustainability across the entire value chain — promoting green mineral sourcing, protecting ecosystems and biodiversity, building an equitable society for the common good and driving inclusive growth.
Aligned with the UNGC’s ten principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the initiative outlines 9 actionable pathwaysacrossthree pillars, advancing ESG progress across the solar value chain and promoting its positive impact on the international market.
UNGC China Representative Meng Liu stated: “We commend the global solar industry, particularly Chinese photovoltaic companies, for its contribution to advancing the global energy transition, and we welcome the launch of this initiative. Closely aligned with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, it underscores corporate responsibilities in environmental protection, human rights safeguards and sound governance. We look forward to the solar industry setting an exemplary model for global sustainable development through collective action.”
Jing Li, VP of Branding and Sustainability Officer at JA Solar, officially launched the initiative at the event, and introduced JA Solar’s newly created responsible supply chain strategy under the theme of “Together Towards Tomorrow”, which aims to promote multi-stakeholders along the industry’s value chain to evolve towards a sustainable future.
