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Honoring a commitment to people and the planet

Responsible Solar provides a safe workplace for all First Solar associates and ensures that it operates a responsible supply chain with zero tolerance for forced labor. 

First Solar focuses on creating quality, good-paying jobs for its valued employees around the world. Competitive pay, benefits, continuing education, and technical training differentiate First Solar as a preferred employer.

Treating people with respect and integrity makes good business sense, in addition to being the right thing to do. To ensure First Solar lives up to recognized quality standards, it invites external, independent auditors to assess its operations.

Safe Workplace

  • 8X lower recordable injury rate than the industry average for glass product manufacturing

Contributing to Local Communities

  • $11 million invested in efforts to revitalize American communities
  • $2.5+ million donated since 2017 to promote education, provide access to clean energy and water, and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 

Responsible Sourcing with Zero Tolerance for Forced Labor

  • One set of global specifications for material components resulting in a tightly controlled supply chain
  • Zero module components sourced from Xinjiang, China
  • Comprehensive supply chain management — from screening and auditing to transparent reporting