At First Solar, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Our vision is to lead the world’s sustainable energy future through operational excellence, industry leadership, and by driving innovation across the solar value chain. First Solar is committed to minimizing the environmental impacts and enhancing the social and economic benefits of our products across their life cycle, from raw material sourcing through product end-of-life. Our semiconductor material is sustainably sourced from byproducts of the zinc and copper industries. Manufacturing-wise, our advanced modules are manufactured using less energy, water, and semiconductor material, resulting in the best environmental profile in the industry. As a result, the carbon footprint of First Solar PV modules is up to six times lower than conventional crystalline silicon modules and a fraction of the carbon footprint of conventional energy sources. Our modules also use up to 400 times less water per kWh than conventional ener