Advancing responsible sourcing and operations for safer chemical use and respect for human rights
A collaboration across Boston Common Asset Management, Domini Impact Investments, Mercy Investment Services, and WHEB Asset Management LLP to advance a just and non-toxic solar energy transition.
Strategic Focus
Advance chemical safety & sustainable materials in PV manufacturing.Engage PV and inverter manufacturers to adopt best practices from frameworks such as EPEAT, Chemical Footprint Project, and CoRE. Define clear investor expectations on human rights & ethical supply chain governance.
Impacts
Investor screening tools: identify environmental and human rights risks in solar value chains. Safer materials in solar panels: reduce exposure to hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, and PFAS.Human rights and ethical labor practices: strengthen social safeguards and reduces risk.
