SAN JOSE, Calif., March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to
Advanced Energy Economy, 71 of Fortune 100 companies set renewable
energy or sustainability targets at the end of 2016. And with seven
of the top 10 U.S. companies as customers, SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR)
knows firsthand the growing market need for an experienced, trusted
solar advisor to help corporations efficiently and cost-effectively
meet such goals. Released today, SunPower's 2015-2016
Sustainability Highlights Report provides an overview of the
company's own notable sustainability achievements, as well as its
progress affecting sustainability-driven business practices in the
solar industry and in corporations around the world.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release
here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7706155-sunpower-2015-2016-sustainability-highlights-report/
"We're proud to lead the solar industry in sustainability, which
in turn creates immense value for SunPower's customers – many of
whom are the top corporate solar users in the U.S. – as they work
toward greening their businesses for the betterment of employees,
customers, and local communities," said Erin Mulligan Nelson, SunPower executive vice
president. "As leading corporations continue to push sustainability
boundaries in their own organizations, SunPower is committed to
providing them with reliable, clean solar solutions that positively
affect their bottom line while reducing their impact on the
environment."
Global automaker Toyota is one SunPower customer focused on
achieving carbon neutrality. "Toyota has set a goal to eliminate
carbon emissions from global operations by 2050," said Kevin Butt, regional director, North American
Environmental Division, Toyota. "SunPower's high efficiency,
sustainably manufactured solar solutions are helping Toyota reach
this goal."
In August 2016, SunPower
celebrated its first ever "triple-certified" factory in
Mexicali having secured three of
the industry's most stringent and prestigious certifications:
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold®
certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Landfill-Free
Verification from NSF Sustainability, and Cradle to Cradle
Certified™ Silver designation for its X-Series and
E-Series direct current (DC) solar panels from the Cradle to Cradle
Products Innovation Institute.
Additional highlights from the report:
- All SunPower® X-Series and E-Series DC solar panels
manufactured at four facilities across Mexico, France and the
Philippines carry the Cradle to Cradle Certified™
Silver designation. Products that receive this recognition from
the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, are ranked
against strict standards in material health, material reuse,
renewable energy use, water stewardship, and social fairness.
- SunPower's Mexicali facility
attained LEED Gold® certification from the U.S. Green
Building Council in August 2016 for
sustainable practices in materials selection, water efficiency,
energy performance, site management and more. The SunPower Mexicali
facility is the only manufacturing facility in Mexico to be LEED Gold-certified for Existing
Buildings: Operations and Maintenance.
- Facilities across Mexico and
France earned the solar industry's
first and only Landfill-Free Verification from NSF Sustainability,
ensuring each location diverts more than 99 percent of its waste
from landfills.
- Recently obtained the Declare Label for X-Series and E-Series
DC solar panels. Issued by the International Living Future
Institute (ILFI), the label details a product's origins, materials
and end-of-life options.
- Empowered local community and education organizations through
our SunPower Giving™ program, which includes philanthropic
initiatives such as a new product discount program,
dollar-for-dollar nonprofit donation matching for employees and
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefits for U.S. employees.
For more on how SunPower is raising the bar for environmental
and social sustainability in the solar industry, visit the related
infographic here. And for an infographic on the top eight things
sustainable businesses care about, visit the SunPower Business Feed
here.
About SunPower
With more than 30 years of proven
experience, SunPower is a global leader in solar innovation and
sustainability. Our unique approach emphasizes the seamless
integration of advanced SunPower technologies, delivering The Power
of One™ complete solar solutions and lasting customer value.
SunPower provides outstanding service and impressive electricity
cost savings for residential, commercial and power plant customers.
At SunPower, we are passionately committed to changing the way our
world is powered. And as we continue shaping the future of Smart
Energy, we are guided by our legacy of innovation, optimism,
perseverance and integrity. Headquartered in Silicon Valley,
SunPower has dedicated, customer-focused employees in Africa, Asia,
Australia, Europe, North
America and South America.
Since 2011, we've been majority-owned by Total, the fourth largest
publicly-listed energy company in the world. For more information,
visit www.sunpower.com.
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