GoodWe Strengthens Global ESG Commitment with New Leadership and 2024 Sustainability Milestones

GoodWe placed sustainability at the heart of its strategy and appointed Rob Van Gestel as ESG Representative for Europe during its ESG event at this year’s Intersolar exhibition in Munich. The program was opened by Dr. Kenan Zhang, Director of GoodWe’s Sustainable Development Research Institute, who provided an overview of the company’s sustainability approach.

Dr. Zhang’s outlined the development of GoodWe’s goals in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) areas and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN Global Compact. Over the past few years, the company made significant progress in green production, operations, and supply chain compliance, and received recognition for its ESG performance through multiple ratings and certifications.

“Integrating sustainability in our business is not us following a trend. It is part of our core strategy,” emphasized Dr. Zhang. “We are not just a green company for our products, but for our vision of a sustainable future. That includes the sourcing of materials, our production and operation practices and the impact we have on the environment and the communities around us. It also comprises of the way we conduct our business in a fair and transparent way – with a focus on innovation and benefits for our customers.”

Following the presentation, Van Gestel shared his personal experiences and perspectives on the topic: “We are just getting started with our own sustainability program here in Europe, while GoodWe in China is quite advanced with their production facilities and their new headquarter building. We need to spread the message to our customers and partners to raise awareness for the topic and how GoodWe can support them with their sustainability journey. We offer a comprehensive approach to sustainability, maintaining a compliant supply chain, certifying the carbon footprint of our products and further improving on production and operation practices.”

He also outlined that the initial steps for the European team would involve training colleagues across all countries to ensure a unified understanding, along with providing relevant information to share with customers. Additionally, ongoing initiatives include transitioning to paperless marketing activities and raising awareness about Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions within EU operations.

GoodWe released their 2024 Sustainability Report at the end of April, giving detailed account of their ESG measures and approach as part of their core strategy. The company established an ESG Strategy and Management Committee, building upon its dedicated department for sustainability. They gained recognition through multiple ratings and certifications, including:

• B- score in the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire 
• Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 35% 
• AA rating from China Securities Index 
• Positioned 25th in China’s Top 100 ESG Listed Energy Companies 

GoodWe offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products—including inverters, BIPV solutions, EV chargers, energy storage systems for heat and electricity, IoT devices, and smart energy management platforms—designed to enable zero-carbon buildings and industrial parks. These capabilities are showcased in the company’s global headquarters, inaugurated in 2024, as well as in its advanced manufacturing facilities in Suzhou and Guangde.

Beyond technology, GoodWe is committed to delivering long-term value to communities by developing renewable energy infrastructure for households, villages, and educational institutions. The company has extended its EcoSmart Kids sustainability education initiative to Pakistan and plans to continue its “GoodWe Forest” reforestation program into 2025 and beyond. Internally, GoodWe fosters a strong workplace culture, having been recognized as the Best Employer in its headquarters city for eight consecutive years, in addition to being honored as ‘The Best ESG Practices Employer’ of the year.