Sunrock is in the business of making a positive impact in everything we do. We consider it our mission to be part of the solution to one of the biggest challenges of our time, the transition to a clean energy future. We want to do this in a manner that benefits our employees, our clients, our shareholders, and all other direct and indirect stakeholders. A just transition actively seeks to prevent and remediate possible negative effects linked to the process and has positive impact on people and the planet.
This ESG report, the first for Sunrock, shows the journey of our company to become people- and planet-proof in everything we do and through our value chain. It provides transparency about our efforts and invites you to let us know where we can improve.
Drafting this document served as a moment of reflection for all departments involved in thinking about our impact, discussing our ambition and translating them to actual data, measuring performance and defining actions. The process allowed us to acknowledge and appreciate our achievements on the topic of ESG in 2022 and to realize the many opportunities for growth that lie before us.
Reflections by our CEO
For me one of the the highlights is the Supplier Code of Conduct and having convinced 80% of our suppliers to join us in committing to it. Additionally, by bringing in dedicated ESG and QHSE managers to serve our business and stakeholders by driving our endeavors in this field. Most of all I appreciate the fact that our ESG efforts are carried by the entire Sunrock team and this is shown by the massive interest in contributing to the various topics. I am convinced this is reflected by the way we do business.
Despite the intricate nature of the supply chains of components for our solar parks, including the PV modules, inverters and transformers, we are expanding our efforts to improve the circumstances under which these materials are produced. Over 80% of our most important suppliers signed our supplier code of conduct, committing to take active steps to improve labor and environmental practices in the supply chains, in addition to improving upon the working conditions of their employees.
In 2023, we will continue to rapidly expand our clean energy production whilst focusing on an inclusive culture. We look forward to joining forces with our suppliers to address our collective supply chain challenges and to achieving an absolute reduction in our Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint despite our corporate expansion. All this will only be possible if we continue to serve our real estate clients and their tenants by improving the quality and sustainability of their buildings and operations.
Our journey in accelerating the clean energy future started 10 years ago and since 2022 has matured into a journey to improve in a manner that positively impacts people and the planet on all fronts. We strive to effectively balance our quest to deliver on the promise of a fossil-fuel free future without jeopardizing the interest of workers, nature and the communities in our supply chain in the process. It is only when this is achieved that we can speak of a truly just transition. A balancing act that is certainly not easy, but that Sunrock is determined to master.
Johannes Duijzer
CEO Sunrock
ESG | Sunrock has achieved a lot on all dimensions of ESG in 2022
Dedicated ESG & QHSE managers
Four active ESG working groups and Steering Committee capacity
Our first ESG report on 2022
ESG process
First report on CO2 emissions based on SBTi
Internal dashboard on Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data
Environment working group focusing on carbon emissions (footprint), biodiversity, circularity and waste management
Environment
Environment
80% of Suppliers committed to Sunrock Code of Conduct
Founding member of the Solar Stewardship Initiative (Supply Chain Transparency)
First solar Company to join Open Supply Hub foundation
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals & actions implemented
First Engagement Survey completed with the team
Social
Bank ESG compliance approval on our Array of governing Policies
Governance