Copper Mark, Solar Stewardship Initiative signed MoU

In a significant move towards promoting responsible production and sourcing of copper in the solar energy sector, The Copper Mark and the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on joint initiatives.

The partnership aims to connect upstream and downstream assurance efforts, improve transparency in the movement of copper from mine to end-user, and promote responsible copper production practices across the solar energy value chain. The organizations say copper plays a crucial role in solar energy generation and transmission, and the increasing demand for renewable energy necessitates cooperation among stakeholders involved in copper mining, processing, and manufacturing.

“We look forward to working with SSI members and connecting them with Copper Mark participants and partners,” said Michèle Brülhart, Executive Director of The Copper Mark. “This collaboration will enable us to promote transparency and make the business case for responsible production up and down the solar energy value chain.”