China's Trinasolar Commits to UN Women's Empowerment Principles

Trinasolar, a Chinese photovoltaics company, signed the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), reaffirming its unwavering commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment.

The WEP principles, developed through cooperation between UN Women and the UN Global Compact, are designed to assist multinational corporations in empowering women in the marketplace, the workplace, and the community at large.

Trinasolar has endorsed the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a global WEP signatory and plans to incorporate them into its business strategy and operations.
The business abides by the rules and legislation of the relevant jurisdictions. Additionally, it adheres to the guidelines established by global labor standards and human rights agreements, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Women make up one-third of the company's board of directors. Through various activities, including organizing gatherings for women to share leadership, Trinasolar also promotes gender equality and women's empowerment.

Additionally, Trinasolar prioritizes gender equality in its hiring, advancement, and training procedures. Equal remuneration for equal effort is emphasized by the organization.

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.”