LONGi places a high value on biodiversity conservation in the process of production, operation, and project development. We require all construction projects to identify and evaluate the impact on the ecological environment and biodiversity during project design and give priority to the principle of avoidance to avoid the sensitive and vulnerable areas in the ecological environment to the greatest extent. In 2023, we did not own, lease, or manage any operational sites in or adjacent to conservation areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside conservation areas.
Biodiversity conservation throughout the whole lifecycle of projects
Design and planning
Carrying out ecological base research on the project sites to understand the local species and their growth characteristics with a focus on the factors related to biodiversity conservation, and giving priority to the protection of endemic species and their habitats;
Construction
Strictly abiding by the relevant laws and regulations on biodiversity conservation, and conducting environmental impact assessments following the “three simultaneity” principle;
Using more materials, devices, and equipment that benefit biodiversity conservation in the construction process;
Focusing on the prevention and control of pollutants that have a major impact on the surrounding ecological environment;
Carrying out ecological restoration in the affected areas during the construction process and ensuring maintenance in the later stage.
Operation and maintenance
Carrying out regular inspections on potential environmental hazards, and conducting timely protection and restoration;
Carrying out ecological protection publicity and education for employees to raise their awareness of biodiversity conservation.
Case| LONGi released the “Zero-Carbon Life Plan for Pandas” and officially joined the giant panda protection public welfare
In December 2023, LONGi released the “Zero-Carbon Life Plan for Pandas” at COP28. The project used Hi-MO X6 Scientist series modules to build a distributed PV power station for the Foping Rescue, Breeding and Research Base of Qinling Giant Panda (Foping Panda Base), and announced the lifelong adoption of a Qinling giant panda named “HiMO”,\ marking the start of a journey of giant panda protection. At the same time, in consideration of the off-grid electricity consumption of Foping National Nature Reserve, PV technology is used to provide products and technical support for the fire prevention video system and wildlife dynamic monitoring video system of the reserve, as well as providing green electricity for other facilities in the reserve.