Elements Green Supports and Implements New SSI Buyer’s Guide
Elements Green strongly supports the publication of the SSI's first Buyer’s Guide, setting out practical steps for responsible sourcing across the entire solar photovoltaic (PV) value chain. As a founding member of SSI, Elements Green is proud to support and implement the guidance outlined in this crucial document.
What the Guide Means
The SSI Buyer’s Guide (Dec 2025) is designed for developers, EPC contractors, corporate buyers, and others involved in solar procurement. It directly responds to fast-moving regulations and expectations around ESG, due diligence, and supply chain transparency.
The guide lays out clear recommendations on:
● How to embed responsible sourcing from quartz to module.
● What data and traceability tools to request from suppliers.
● How to align with key frameworks, including EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and OECD standards.
This is a significant step forward for the industry, making supply chain responsibility practical, not just aspirational.
Our Commitment
Elements Green has been working to these principles since supporting the SSI’s launch, ensuring our commitment to ethical sourcing is implemented across the value chain:
● Using the SSI’s ESG and traceability standards in procurement decisions.
● Asking our module suppliers to demonstrate SSI-aligned compliance.
● Preparing for evolving ESG regulations, including EU and UK frameworks.
Why It Matters
The rigorous due diligence laid out in the Guide delivers assurances at every level of our operation:
● For Communities: It means assurance that the solar projects built near them are backed by rigorous social and environmental standards.
● For Investors: It reduces ESG risk exposure and aligns with emerging disclosure requirements.
● For Our Team: It reflects our values, building a clean energy future that’s also fair and transparent.
Elements Green will continue to work through the Solar Stewardship Initiative and other bodies to push for a solar sector that is not only low-carbon but high-integrity.