CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar
Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina
Solar" or the "Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic
("PV") modules, solutions, and services, today announced it has
published its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report,
which provides an update on Trina
Solar's environmental, social and community performance.
As detailed in the report, the Company built upon existing
programs and launched new concrete initiatives to promote sustained
environmental and social development, as a result of which,
Trina Solar achieved unparalleled
results in realizing its CSR targets and goals in 2014. Below are a
few highlights:
- Green Sustainable Development. Trina Solar incorporates environmental
protection and social responsibility into every step of its
manufacturing and operational processes. As such, Trina Solar was ranked No. 1 globally in
environmental and social performance in the 2014 solar Scorecard,
an award system established by the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
(SVTC). This is the third consecutive year that the Company has won
the award. The Solar Scorecard covers 12 assessment indexes
including extended producer responsibility, emission transparency,
worker rights, health and safety, chemical reduction, supply
chains, biodiversity and Energy & GHSs etc.
- Global Warming and Environmental Protection.
Trina Solar won the Excellent Low
Carbon Green Management Award by the British Standards Institution
(BSI) for its unremitted efforts to promote global warming
awareness and continuous reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions.
- Establishment of ISO50001/GBT 23331 Energy Management System
(EnMS). In April 2014,
Trina Solar started implementing a
system for continuous reduction of energy consumption and higher
utilization of energy, and putting energy saving measures and technologies into practice.
As a result of these efforts, the Company recently received
ISO50001/GBT23331 EnMS certification in July
2015.
- Contribution to Society. Trina
Solar is committed to giving back to the community and
providing aid and assistance to those in need. Over the past years,
the Company has been promoting social development and progress by
leveraging its technological advantages and resources, as well as
making investments in education, public charities and engaging in
various staff volunteer events. In 2014, Trina Solar was awarded the Best Green
Contribution Award at the 3rd China Charity Festival & "Because
of Love" Public Welfare Grand ceremony.
"As a global enterprise, we are committed to boosting the
sustained green development of people and their environment through
constant technological innovations as well as community
contributions, which we see as the integral element of our
strategy," said Mr. Jifan Gao,
Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar, "We
will continue to work hard to build a future-oriented, cleaner,
sustainable strategy so as to benefit mankind with solar
energy."
The full CSR report can be viewed
at: http://www.trinasolar.com/HtmlData/downloads/us/2014_Corporate_Social_Responsibility_Report.pdf
About Trina Solar Limited
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) is a global leader in
photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Founded in 1997 as a
PV system integrator, Trina Solar
today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors,
utilities and developers worldwide. The company's industry-shaping
position is based on innovation excellence, superior product
quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental
stewardship. For more information, please visit
www.trinasolar.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
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the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements
of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking
statements, including but not limited to, the Company's ability to
raise additional capital to finance its activities; the
effectiveness, profitability and marketability of its products; the
future trading of the securities of the Company; the Company's
ability to operate as a public company; the period of time for
which the Company's current liquidity will enable the Company to
fund its operations; general economic and business conditions;
demand in various markets for solar products; the volatility of the
Company's operating results and financial condition; the Company's
ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel
and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward
looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such
expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions
investors that actual results may differ materially from the
anticipated results.
Trina Solar
Limited
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Christensen
IR
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Teresa Tan, CFO
(Changzhou)
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Linda
Bergkamp
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Email:
teresa.tan@trinasolar.com
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Phone: +1 480 614
3014 (US)
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Email:
lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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Yvonne
Young
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Investor Relations
Director
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Email:
ir@trinasolar.com
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