Environmental management
We continuously improve routines, energy use and purchasing practices to reduce total environmental impact.
Sustainability and transparency
Sustainability and transparency
How Sun Net Norge AS works with environment, social responsibility and sound corporate governance - Eco-Lighthouse certification, responsible purchasing, the Norwegian Transparency Act and key policies.
- Eco-Lighthouse certified company
- Systematic due diligence based on the OECD model
- Documentation, access requests and transparent reporting
Continuous improvement in practice
We work with sustainability as a core part of daily operations. The measures below show how we combine environment, quality and responsibility in deliveries to professional project teams.
Responsible purchasing
Supplier follow-up and clear requirements across the value chain are central to our Transparency Act work.
Traceability
We request documentation, EPDs and improved product traceability to strengthen project decisions.
Reporting
We document assessments and measures, and provide transparency where law and project requirements apply.
Responsible purchasing and transparency
We have zero tolerance for violations of fundamental human rights and unacceptable working conditions. Our work follows the OECD due diligence model and is actively used in supplier dialogue.
Anchoring
Clear requirements, ownership and responsibilities in governance and supplier dialogue.
Mapping
Systematic review of value chains, country risks and product categories.
Measures
Concrete improvements in requirements, follow-up and documentation routines.
Follow-up
Continuous evaluation of effects, deviations and required adjustments.
Transparent reporting
Clear annual statement of method, findings and priorities.
Risk picture - factors
Factor Description Comment
Solar modules and panels Often from Asian manufacturers Reported risk of forced labour in early stages; assessed separately
Mounting systems Primarily European suppliers Lower risk of adverse conditions
Inverters/electronics Manufactured/components from Asia Medium-low risk; followed up
Consultants Norwegian companies Low risk
Installers Norwegian businesses Low risk
Risk picture - value-chain stages
Stage Description Comment
Silicon extraction/processing Quartz to polysilicon; metals (Cu, Al etc.) Increased forced labour/environmental risk in some regions
Wafer/cell/module Casting, cutting, assembly Medium-low risk; depends on factory and country
The assessments above are industry-typical and are updated with actual supplier information and documentation.
Traceability and documentation
We prioritise traceability in documentation so installers, EPC teams and project managers get a stronger and safer basis for decisions.
- EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is used where available from manufacturers.
- Supplier follow-up with emphasis on traceability and transparency in raw-material and production stages.
- Ongoing work to improve serial-number based tracking through the supplier value chain.
Policies
Our policies define a common standard for ethical practice, safe execution and long-term quality work.
Code of Conduct
Framework for ethical and professional conduct for employees, partners and stakeholders.
HSE policy
Commits us to a safe and health-promoting work environment for employees, contractors and visitors.
Environmental vision
We aim to be a driver of sustainable energy development through practical and targeted actions.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
We contribute in particular to clean energy, decent work, innovation/infrastructure, climate and partnerships.
Questions about sustainability and transparency?
Contact us for documentation, annual statements or transparency requests.