In 2025, Trina Solar conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 149,770.98a | 205,341a | 211,607a | |
Total Waste Recovered | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 4,304.47a | 6,149a | 9,743a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 2,764.61a | 8,897a | 11,230a |
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In 2025, Trina Solar generated a total of 149,771 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 2.87% of Trina Solar's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.97.13% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Trina Solar's total waste generation rose by 22.3%, but dropped by 27.06% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, Trina Solar reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 4.33%, with a further 4.02% decline in 2025, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, Trina Solar has increased waste over time but is now demonstrating meaningful progress in both reducing waste generation and lowering its hazardous content, potentially signaling a turning point toward sustainability.a