Jinko and UNGC: photovoltaic technology and sustainability

A  Jinko Solar recently organized a meeting in Beijing with delegates from the UN Global Compact Liaison Office. The main topic was the role of the development of photovoltaic technology in the context of sustainability process established by the United Nations.

Present at the meeting were Meng Liu, head of the UN Global Compact Liaison Office, and Kangping Chen, CEO of Jinko Solar.

The discussion topics covered Jinko Solar's activities in renewable investment in Belt and Road countries, which promoted solutions that enable it to serve regions lacking reliable electricity and clean water.

O Global Compact (UNGC) is an initiative to align strategies and operations between participating companies. The call is based on the 10 universal principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

With the objective of developing actions that contribute to facing society's challenges, structuring partnerships and interrupting energy inequality, the project is today the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world.

To date, the call comprises more than 16 thousand members, including companies and organizations, covering a total of 160 countries.

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During the dialogue, Chen was succinct when presenting Jinko Solar's advanced technology. The resource reflects the increased penetration of the application of photovoltaic energy, accelerating the global energy transition, in addition to effective and sustainable changes.

According to the CEO, equality and responsibility are fundamental values ​​of the company. “We share the responsibility for creating a positive culture and safeguarding equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and respect for all,” he said.

For Meng, Jinko Solar honored its commitment to the ten principles of the Global Compact and received positive reviews, referring to the company's important participation in accelerating changes in the renewable energy sector, which increased the accessibility of green and clean energy in underdeveloped regions.

The chief of staff also praised the company for its efforts in supporting the acceleration of achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).

The link between Jinko Solar and UNGC contributes to the sustainable development of the world, collaborating with the creation of jobs for local communities and the development of goods and services that help the local population meet their basic needs in an ecological way.