suppliers must pass offline audits and attain quali-
fied supplier status before bulk procurement can proceed.
Thecompanyhasorganizedorparticipatedin22globalexhibitionsandevents.Engagingininternationalsummitsandinteracting
with industry experts and partners showcases forward-thinking innovation and market insights in clean energy, solidifying its For key material suppliers, the company carries out annual on-site assessments, takes countermeasures for
leadershipintheglobalarena. suppliers of different grades, realizes the grading management of supplier risks, and improves supplier man-
agement efficiency.
Grades Actions CASE Managementofpotentialrisksinconflictminerals
A: Excellent Ease the frequency of incoming inspection requirements and/or reward with
better commercial terms.
B: Good Maintain the status quo and encourage better performance. The company placed high importance on tracking and investigating the sources of raw materi-
C: Average Increase sampling frequency (if necessary) to encourage better performance. als to ensure no conflict minerals are involved in any supply chain links. Furthermore, we have
incorporated raw material traceability controls into supplier audit evaluations, guiding and en-
D: To be improved Submitcorrectiveandpreventiveactionreports;increasesamplingfrequency(if couraging suppliers to conduct traceability management of their products. This initiative aims
necessary) to prevent material procurement from conflict mineral-related regions and ensure the reliability
E: Unqualified Re-evaluationofqualificationsifnomeasuresforeffectiveimprovement of our supply chain system in conflict mineral management.
This year, in response to an international client's requirement that "suppliers must ensure no
SupplierCommunication&Cooperation involvement of forced labor at any stage of the supply chain", the company has pledged in its
supply commitment letter to "conduct thorough due diligence on suppliers, maintain a stead-
The company actively collaborates with suppliers, including executive-level exchanges, regular information shar- fast commitment to human rights, labor practices, and social responsibility, and ensure that no
ing, and expert training programs. These efforts aim to enhance supplier capabilities in delivering higher-quality part of the supply chain involves forced labor".
products, improved delivery timelines, and cost-effective services, creating competitive advantages and maxi-
mizing added value for both parties. Concurrently, the company prioritizes developing local suppliers to reduce
transportation distances and energy consumption, lower procurement costs, and achieve mutual benefits in
bothsocialresponsibilityandeconomicefficiency.
SupplierESGRiskManagement
As global markets increasingly prioritize sustainable development, the company, a multinational photovoltaic en-
terprise,hassignificantlyemphasizedESGriskmanagementacrossitssuppliernetwork.Toensureethicalandsus-
tainablesourcing,thecompanyisproactivelybuildingatraceablesupplychainsystemthatverifiesthelegalityand
sustainability of raw material origins. During supplier qualification, ESG criteria—such as environmental manage-
mentpractices,socialresponsibilitycommitments,andcorporategovernancestandards—arerigorouslyintegrate