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Honoring a commitment to people and the planet

Responsible Solar provides a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all First Solar associates and ensures that it operates a responsible supply chain with zero tolerance for forced labor. 

First Solar strives to have every external candidate search include diverse individuals and focus on creating quality, good-paying jobs for its valued employees around the world. Competitive pay, benefits, continuing education, and technical training differentiate First Solar as a preferred employer.

Treating people with respect and integrity makes good business sense, in addition to being the right thing to do. To ensure First Solar lives up to recognized quality standards, it invites external, independent auditors to assess its operations.

Safe, Inclusive, and Diverse Workplace

  • ~5X lower global injury rate than the glass product manufacturing industry average
  • 40% gender diversity in workforce
  • 23 years average age of workforce

Responsible Sourcing with Zero Tolerance for Forced Labor

  • One set of global specifications for material components resulting in a tightly controlled supply chain
  • Zero module components sourced from Xinjiang, China
  • Comprehensive supply chain management — from screening and auditing to transparent reporting