Table 1
Sustainability targets and strategies for the PV sector under the lens of SDG 12 [12].
| # SDG | Topic | Target for the PV sector | Sustainability strategy for the PV sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.1 | Instruments | Collectively support coherent sustainable practices in the PV sector | Define common sustainability goals with all stakeholders |
| Implement methodology to assess progress towards sustainability | |||
| 12.2 | Natural resources | Achieve the sustainable management of natural resources | Reduce material intensity |
| Reduce water use | |||
| Reduce (fossil-fuel based) energy consumption | |||
| 12.4 | Hazardous waste & Chemicals | Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes | Optimize the treatment of production line outputs |
| Avoid the release of harmful substances during extraction, use and EoL | |||
| 12.5 | Waste generation | Substantially reduce PV material waste generation | Increase the collection rate of EoL modules |
| Extend the use phase of products | |||
| Increase the efficiency of EoL recycling | |||
| Increase the use of recycled materials in production | |||
| 12.6 | CSR & reporting | Ensure stakeholder well-being and demonstrate sustainability commitment | Standardize sustainability reporting |
| Standardize corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices | |||
| 12.7 | Sustainable procurement | Adopt sustainable procurement practices | Improve the supply security of products |
| Ensure the social and environmental performances of suppliers | |||
| 12.8 | Public awareness | Inform consumers on the sustainability of product/company | Democratize sustainability labelling for PV modules |
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