At REC everything we do is centered on a single mission: making clean, renewable solar energy affordable and accessible. We are focused on solar energy because it is renewable and climate-friendly and because it can provide energy both in the big cities and in the most decentralized places in the world.
To achieve our goals, we focus on innovations in solar energy technology, materials and manufacturing. This means reducing both the cost and environmental impact of generating electricity from solar energy. In everything we do, we strive to be better than anyone else in our industry at making solar products, while doing it more safely, with a higher standard of ethics and with even less impact on the environment.
Sustainable achievements
REC is a fast-growing company in a young, innovative industry. Still, we have been able to make several meaningful and measurable achievements within sustainable performance:
- Continually reducing the cost of REC solar modules
- Shortening the energy payback time to only 1 year for REC Solar systems, thus taking the industry-leading position
- Lighten the carbon footprint of REC solar systems
Managing sustainability
REC has always prioritized workplace safety, environmental issues and community relations. This is important to a process manufacturing company dealing with the delicate process of handling chemicals and gases.
The responsibility of sustainability performance lies with the management of all units and projects, integrated into daily business. Two cross-group networks with dedicated leaders from all business divisions act as advisory boards to the top management on HSE, sustainable supply chain and partner issues. We are also building a comprehensive governance system that will position us better to manage and report sustainability risk and opportunities, as we grow and extend our business globally.
Business practices
Integrity is one of the most important elements in achieving sustainability, and we maintain high standards of business conduct. We strive to operate our business accountably and transparently. In addition, we believe that we can always improve: We work continuously with our stakeholders to find and incorporate new ways to improve our business practices.