SSI and IRMA sign MoU for solar mineral traceability
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- SSI and IRMA signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen responsible sourcing of minerals used in solar supply chains.
- The MoU aims to cover the full value chain, from mining through PV module manufacturing.
- The partnership will improve oversight of social and environmental impacts associated with solar technologies.
- The collaboration plans to enhance traceability of critical minerals and provide training and capacity‑building for industry stakeholders.
- The plan includes gradually integrating mining assurance standards into solar supply chains, linking extractive sector requirements with PV industry standards.
- Regulatory pressure and rising investor and consumer expectations are driving the agreement.
- Rachel Owens (SSI CEO) described the agreement as a major step toward improving transparency and sustainability standards in the solar sector.
Why it matters: The MoU gives solar manufacturers and miners a unified traceability framework, easing regulatory compliance and satisfying investor and consumer demands for ethical sourcing. By aligning mining assurance standards with PV industry requirements, it reduces duplicated certification efforts and strengthens oversight of labor and environmental practices.
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