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Chris DemersSenior Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability
Sustainability at SunPower: Becoming a truly sustainable company
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Solar Technology and Energy Services Provider
SunPower Corporation
POWER PLANTSCOMMERCIALRESIDENTIAL
• 2015 revenue $2.6 billion (non-GAAP)
• > 8,000 employees
• ~ 6 GW solar PV deployed
• Strategic investment by Total SA: #11, F5002
• Record breaking solar panel efficiency1
• >600 patents worldwide
• Global diversity: homes to power plants
• > 1,300 dealer partners worldwide
1 SunPower holds the world-record for the highest efficiency silicon solar panels. Green, M.A., et al. “Solar Cell Efficiency Tables (version 47),” Progress in Photovoltaics, 2015.2 Source: 2015 Fortune 500 Global Ranking
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Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver designation Panels manufactured in
Philippines, Mexico and France
Recognized as one of Green Builder’s 2015 Eco-Leaders
Earned solar’s first and only landfill-free verification from NSF Sustainability for our facilities in
Mexico and France
2015 Patents for Humanity Award Winner —
Recognizing the use of patented technology for
social good
Guardian Award for Sustainable Business Practices Recognizing
innovation in sustainable business practices
World’s first and only solar company to be part of the Circular
Economy 100
Earned #1 ranking and highest score ever by Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition’s
2015 Solar Scorecard
1 LEED-Platinum and 4 LEED-Gold certified buildings
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Sustainability at SunPower
Executive Sustainability Council
Manufacturing Sustainability Teams
Employee Green Teams
Sustainability Communications Team
Partnerships with NGOs and social enterprises
Industry Association CSR Committee
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Supply Chain Sustainability
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Materials
Material Content Restrictions
Certification / Customer Requirements
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Manufacturing
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Distribution
More efficient transport
Packaging Minimization and Reuse
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Product Use
Light on Land Strategy* Respect Natural Contours* Low-Impact Access* Respect Natural Drainage* Removable Foundations
Solar Star:* 579MW Oasis Power Plant* Energy Payback Time:~9 mos
New Business Models:* Circular Economy* Smart Energy as a Service
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Reuse & Recycling
Reuse through Product Donations Program
Founding Member of PV Cycle in Europe
Reuse at our sites
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Communities
Thank You
Let’s change the way our world is powered.
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