Chinese photovoltaics company, Trinasolar has reiterated its steadfast commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment by signing the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
Built on collaboration between UN Women and the UN Global Compact, the WEP principles aim to help global companies focus on empowering women in the workplace, marketplace, and the general community.
As a global WEP signatory, Trinasolar has aligned itself with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will adopt them into its corporate strategy and operations.
The company complies with laws and regulations of the respective jurisdictions. It also follows the policies set by international human rights conventions and labor standards, such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
One third of seats on the company’s board of directors are held by women. Trinasolar also encourages gender equality and women’s empowerment by undertaking various initiatives such as hosting women’s leadership-sharing events.
Trinasolar also focuses on gender equality in its recruitment, promotion, and training processes. The company emphasizes on equal pay for equal work.
Gao Jifan, Chairman and CEO of Trinasolar, said: “We firmly believe that a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is crucial to the long-term success and growth of any organization. At Trinasolar, this has been at the heart of our corporate culture from the very beginning. Joining hands with the WEPs platform, we are committed to creating an environment where all employees, especially women, have equal opportunities to thrive. By empowering women and fostering an inclusive workplace, we are not only supporting our people but also advancing our mission ‘Solar Energy for All’. Together, we will drive global progress in energy conservation, emissions reduction, and sustainable development, building a zero-carbon future for all.”
