Suzhou Talesun Solar Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Talesun Solar”) successfully passed the SA8000 Social Accountability Management System certification audit on March 29, 2025, marking its entry into the international forefront in the fields of social responsibility, employee rights protection, and sustainable development. This certification further solidifies Talesun Solar’s position as a benchmark enterprise in the global photovoltaic industry, showcasing its core values of “people-oriented, green development.”

SA8000 Certification: Dual Recognition of Social Responsibility and International Standards

SA8000 is the world’s first international certification standard centered on social responsibility, focusing on human rights protection, labor rights, working conditions, and ethical practices, aiming to promote transparency and sustainable development in supply chains. The audit, conducted under the supervision of the authoritative certification body BCC, covered multiple dimensions, including employee health and safety, working hours management, welfare guarantees, anti-discrimination, and anti-forced labor. The audit team conducted a comprehensive evaluation of Talesun Solar’s management system, production sites, and employee interviews, ultimately confirming its full compliance with SA8000 standards.

By obtaining SA8000 certification, Talesun Solar not only reduces the cost of repeated supplier audits for customers, improving supply chain efficiency, but also enhances its credibility in the international market, attracting more high-end partners who prioritize social responsibility. Vice President Yao Qingfeng stated, “This certification is a high recognition of our long-term commitment to social responsibility. In the future, we will continue to prioritize employee well-being and integrate green manufacturing with humanistic care.”

Deepening Social Responsibility to Build a Harmonious Development Ecosystem

Talesun Solar has always integrated social responsibility into its corporate strategy. In terms of employee rights, the company strictly adheres to international labor standards, ensuring reasonable working hours, fair compensation, and a safe working environment. In the field of green manufacturing, Talesun Solar was awarded the title of “National Green Factory” in 2017 and has continued to innovate technologically, effectively reducing costs and carbon emissions per watt.

Looking Ahead: Driving Industry Innovation Through Responsibility

The management representative of Talesun Solar emphasized during the audit summary meeting, “SA8000 certification is not the end but a new starting point. We will take this opportunity to deepen our social responsibility practices and lead the industry toward a more sustainable direction.” In the future, the company plans to focus on three key areas:

Employee Empowerment:?Expanding skills training coverage, improving career advancement channels, and fostering an inclusive and diverse corporate culture.

Green Innovation:?Increasing R&D investment to advance photovoltaic module recycling technologies and low-carbon processes, supporting the “dual carbon” goals.

Community Engagement:?Launching public welfare initiatives such as photovoltaic poverty alleviation and educational support to fulfill corporate citizenship responsibilities.

As a core new energy enterprise under the Fortune 500 company C&D Group, Talesun Solar has been a leader in the photovoltaic industry for 16 years, leveraging technology as its spear and responsibility as its shield in global competition. The SA8000 certification not only affirms its social responsibility practices but also highlights the role and wisdom of Chinese enterprises in the global wave of sustainable development. Moving forward, Talesun Solar will continue to drive high-quality development with high standards, injecting “Chinese strength” into the global energy tran