Canadian Solar Inc. · NASDAQ:CSIQ
Canadian Solar — Q2 2026 Earnings Presentation
89 slides from Canadian Solar's earnings presentation, Aug 27, 2026
Slide 1: 2025 Sustainability Report
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Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements and Contents
Contents Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Forward-Looking Statements Contents This report has been prepared by Canadian be marked by such terms as “believes,” Solar Inc. (the “Company” or “Canadian Solar”) “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” Messages from Responsible Supply Ch
Slide 3: Messages from the Executive Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer
Messages from the Executive Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Message from the Executive Chairman Message from the Chief Executive Officer We are pleased to present Canadian Solar’s 2025 Sustainability Report, The year 2025 was defined by significant
Slide 4: Highlights
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Highlights 25 Years 174 GW 688 million 44 million 12 GWp Global tier 1 player in solar Solar modules delive
Slide 5: Highlights: World Class Brand
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Highlights World Class Brand Tier 1 Battery Energy Storage System Supplier Tier 1 Energy Storage Company To
Slide 6: International ESG Recognitions and Initiatives
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Highlights International ESG Recognitions and Initiatives RBA VAP Audits SSI ESG Certifications Silver-leve
Slide 7: International ESG Initiatives and Recognitions
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Highlights International ESG Initiatives and Recognitions ISO Certifications Contributor to United Nations
Slide 8: ESG Goals
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Highlights ESG Goals From 2025 to 2030, targeting: SBTi Targets: Solar Manufacturing: Overall Net-Zero Targ
Slide 9: About Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company” or “Canadian Solar”) is one of the world's largest
Slide 10: About Canadian Solar: Segments and Regions
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report On December 1, 2025, Canadian Solar announced a strategic initiative to resume direct oversight of Following the consummation of this strategic initiative, Canadian Solar’s business is organized into its U.S. operations. The Company has
Slide 11: Sustainability at Canadian Solar
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Sustainability at Canadian Solar Canadian Solar is a global leader in solar technology and the renewable energy industry, generating 100% of our revenues from renewable energy solutions. Our mission is to power the world with solar energ
Slide 12: Double Materiality Analysis and Human Rights Due Diligence
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Double Materiality Analysis Human Rights Due Diligence To ensure our sustainability strategy aligns on likelihood and potential financial impact, Canadian Solar is committed to respecting, A structured, risk-based approach is applied to
Slide 13: International Sustainability Recognitions and Initiatives
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report International Sustainability Recognitions and Initiatives Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) ESG Corporate Rating, Prime Status Canadian Solar became a member of the SSI (link) in May 2024, a Euro
Slide 14: SBTi, CDP Disclosures and United Nations Global Compact
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Disclosures In December 2025, Canadian Solar’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Canadian Solar participated in the CDP’s 2025 Climate Change and Water reduction ta
Slide 15: Approach to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Approach to Environment, Health, and EHS Management System Safety (EHS) Canadian Solar is committed to adhering to the highest standards of EHS At Canadian Solar, we operate under a robust EHS management system guided by a philosophy of
Slide 16: Compliance with Environmental Regulations
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Compliance with Environmental Regulations Compliance with environmental regulations is In addition, we implement internal substance Our e-STORAGE’s battery energy storage We likewise impose strict environmental a cornerstone of Canadian
Slide 17: Circular Economy
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Circular Economy Product Research and Development (R&D) At Canadian Solar, we actively promote circular economy practices by integrating the R&D has been a key driver in reducing resource consumption across the manufacturing, principles
Slide 18: Manufacturing, End-of-Life Management, Project Construction and O&M
About Canadian Solar Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Manufacturing Product end-of-life management Canadian Solar has established a robust KPI assessment system to support circularity monitoring and At Canadian Solar, we recognize that responsible end-of-life management is essential to clos
Slide 19: Environmental Metrics and Targets
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Environmental Metrics and Targets As a global leader in renewable energy, Canadian Solar drives global deca
Slide 20: Environmental Metrics and Targets
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Environmental Metrics and Targets In 2025, we launched a new generation of N-type modules, including the TOPCon CS6.2-66HB At e-STORAGE, we address the environmental impacts of our offerings through a lifecycle approach seri
Slide 21: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Manufacturing
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Understanding the Environmental Impact Goal of Powering All Our Operations with 100% of Manufacturing Renewable Energy by 2030 We have identified the following key metrics as having a material impact on the 2022 2023 2024 20
Slide 22: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Total Electricity Consumption (%) Greenhouse Gas Emissions To enhance the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, we have conducted corporate GHG emissions accounting in accord
Slide 23: Methodology
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Methodology Scope of GHG Emissions Covered In 2025, we further strengthened the scope and depth of our GHG emissions inventory through the The GHG emissions inventory encompasses all disclosures, we continue to use GHG emiss
Slide 24: GHG Emissions Intensities
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report GHG Emissions Intensities Solar GHG Emissions Intensity (tCO₂e/MWp) e-STORAGE's GHG Emissions Intensity (tCO2e/MWh) 154 126 126 123 -24% by 2030 30 or 15 tCO₂e/MWp lower 97 93 23 -47% by 2030 or 14 tCO₂e/MWh lower 74 72 62 6
Slide 25: Absolute Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions1 In accordance with the GHG Protocol, we apply a by contrast, represents emissions associated 2025 2024 dual reporting approach for Scope 2 emissions, with electricity that the Company has
Slide 26: Absolute Scope 3 Emissions
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions The table below presents Scope 3 emissions of Canadian Solar’s Manufacturing operations in 2025 and 2024. Scope 3 2025 2024 GHG emissions GHG emissions Category Description % of total % of
Slide 27: Case Study: PV System's GHG Payback Period Using HJT Modules and SolBank 3.0
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report The following charts provide a comparison of our GHG emissions between 2025 and 2024, segmented by manufacturing process. Case Study: PV System’s GHG Payback Period Using GHG Emissions in 2025 GHG Emissions in 2024 Canadian
Slide 28: Product Carbon Footprints
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Life Cycle Carbon Footprint and Electricity Production After accounting for life cycle emissions, the net avoided emissions show a similar positive Product Carbon Footprints trend. Annual net avoided emissions increase The i
Slide 29: Air Emissions
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report organization. Conducted in accordance with ISO Air emissions2 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 14067, and the applicable 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Product Category Rules (PCR), the cradle-to-gate (global, metric tons) assessme
Slide 30: Energy Intensity
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Energy Intensity Case Study: Ingot Manufacturing We are committed to establishing a robust We track energy intensity across our ingot, energy management system to promote wafer, cell, module and battery energy storage Reduci
Slide 31: e-STORAGE's Energy Intensity
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report e-STORAGE's Energy Intensity (MWh/MWh) Case Study: e-STORAGE SolBank Manufacturing 61.3 Air conditioning duct renovation: 45.3 -52% to 2030 To reduce the energy consumption of the air conditioning system, the energy storage
Slide 32: Energy Consumption Breakdown
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Energy Consumption Breakdown Energy Consumption Breakdown by Resources4 Energy Consumption Breakdown by 2022 2023 2024 2025 Global 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Manufacturing Process (GJ) Ingot 1,153,399 4,268,095 2,988
Slide 33: Water Intensity
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Water Intensity Case Study: Thailand Solar Cell Factory Solar Water Intensity (t/MW) Water recycling: 2,249 Originally, pure water was adopted as process water for scrubber equipment in the cell workshop. Through the impleme
Slide 34: e-STORAGE's Water Intensity
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report e-STORAGE's Water Intensity (t/MWh) Case Study: e-STORAGE SolBank Manufacturing Air Conditioning Unit Condensate Recovery: 106 Make-up Air units generate a large amount of condensate water during the cooling -54% to 2030 and
Slide 35: Ultra-pure Water Usage and Water Risk Management Strategy
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Ultra-pure Water Usage In 2025, we strengthened whole-process solar PV manufacturing, while energy storage In 2025, we achieved significant reductions in shipment volumes in 2025, combined with the management of pure water,
Slide 36: Water Pollutants and Effluents
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report We will mitigate water risks in high BWS areas tool, enabling data-driven assessments on the The table below provides a breakdown of the wastewater pollutants generated during our by prioritizing the selection of new product
Slide 37: Waste Intensity
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Waste Intensity Solar Waste Intensity (t/MW) Case Study: Solar Cell Manufacturing 16.5 16.7 -14% by 2030 Calcium Fluoride Resource Utilization: 15.1 or 1 t/MW lower 13.1 The wastewater treatment process at our solar cell man
Slide 38: e-STORAGE's Waste Intensity
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report e-STORAGE's Waste Intensity (t/MWh) Case Study: Battery Cell Manufacturing 3.1 N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) Waste Liquid Recovery and Utilization 2.5 Recycling and Reuse Measures -42% to 2030 or 1.3 t/MWh lower Due to NMP's inf
Slide 39: Waste Types and Disposal
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Waste Types and Disposal Disposed Waste Intensity Solar Waste by Type and Disposal (kt) Solar Disposed Waste Intensity (t/MW) 216 6.5 199 4.7 134 134 3.9 103 3.1 -62% to 2030 98 93 or 0.8 t/MW lower 82 2.2 Disposed hazardous
Slide 40: Product End-of-Life Management and Recycling
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Product End-of-Life Management and Recycling Canadian Solar is committed to responsible product stewardship throughout the entire lifecycle End-of-Life Management of Battery Cells of our solar modules and battery energy stor
Slide 41: Research & Development (R&D) Roadmap
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Research & Development (R&D) Roadmap Canadian Solar's Research and Development program underpins our commitment to technological leadership and environmental stewardship. Our R&D roadmap systematically addresses efficiency i
Slide 42: Biodiversity Stewardship
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report applications. Leveraging our vertically across the product lifecycle, further Jeffersonville (IN): Situated in River Ridge Regulatory Alignment: While our sites are integrated capabilities, such solutions are enhancing overa
Slide 43: Project Development and Operations and Maintenance
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Project Development and Operations and Maintenance At Recurrent Energy, protecting and enhancing biodiversity is central to our sustainability strategy and a fundamental consideration across the project lifecycle. We recogni
Slide 44: Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities As a global leading renewable energy company, Canadian Solar contributes directly to global climate change mitigation by providing solar and energy storage solutions that power the tra
Slide 45: Climate-Related Risks (Continued)
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Climate-Related Risks (Continued) The climate-related risks associated with our businesses are as follows, including but not limited to: Climate-Related Risks Time Horizon* Potential Impacts Estimated Financial Implications
Slide 46: Climate-Related Opportunities
Environmental Metrics and Targets Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Climate-Related Opportunities Climate-Related Opportunities Time Horizon* Potential Impacts Estimated Financial Implications Management Method Continue to invest in technological R&D to Growth of our solar manufacturing Grow
Slide 47: Social Responsibility
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Social Responsibility At Canadian Solar, our mission is to power the world with solar energy and create a b
Slide 48: Working at Canadian Solar
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Working at Canadian Solar As of December 31, 2025, Canadian Solar's global workforce consisted of 12,587 individuals, Female Employees by Job Class including 12,506 full-time employees and 81 trainees. Among these, 11,340 individuals we
Slide 49: Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity At Canadian Solar, we are committed to providing a workplace where all Region Pay Gap individuals are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. We actively foster diverse perspectives to avoid
Slide 50: International Women's Day Celebration
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report International Women’s Day Celebration In 2025, our Manufacturing business launched to recognize these inspiring women and In 2025, Recurrent Energy celebrated The campaign also included external and internal a global campaign to celebra
Slide 51: Inclusion
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Inclusion At Canadian Solar, we strive to foster a connected and inclusive culture that actively encourages employee participation. By embedding inclusive practices across our operations, we empower our people, strengthen collaboration,
Slide 52: Talent Strategy, Training, and Development
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Talent Strategy, Training, and Development Canadian Solar is committed to empowering our employees through continuous learning and career Together, these initiatives reinforce a performance-driven culture that supports employee growth,
Slide 53: Leadership Development Initiatives
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Leadership Development Initiatives Canadian Solar systematically cultivates talent by identifying high- Leadership Development Initiatives potential employees and enhancing their leadership and management capabilities through dedicated
Slide 54: Canadian Solar University and Training
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Canadian Solar University Canadian Solar University (CSU) is dedicated to advancing professional excellence and Manufacturing’s training courses are organized into five categories as follows. fostering a culture of innovation within our
Slide 55: Employee Wellbeing
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report A distinctive feature of the Academy is that the majority of courses are developed and delivered by Recurrent Energy employees. In 2025, a total of 32 internal trainers contributed to the Recurrent Energy Academy dedicating 248 hours be
Slide 56: Employee Benefit and Support Programs
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Employee Benefit and Support Programs Summer Come-Together (Germany) At Canadian Solar, we aim to advance our employees’ emotional and physical well-being, as we On July 23, 2025, we hosted a summer employee believe that a healthy workf
Slide 57: Freedom of Association and Occupational Health and Safety
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Freedom of Association and Collective manufacturing sites have obtained ISO 45001 response exercises for major hazard sources, certification. Each certified facility maintains a fire containment, and chemical spill scenarios. Bargaining
Slide 58: Hazardous Materials and Environmental Management
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Hazardous Materials and Environmental Total Recordable Injury Rate (per million working hours) Management 2.37 1.84 At Canadian Solar, responsible environmental environmental monitoring, and separate 1.28 0.94 0.85 1.03 stewardship is i
Slide 59: Connecting Employees with Our Mission
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Connecting Employees with Our Mission At Canadian Solar, our employees are actively involved in a range of environmental, charitable, and social activities, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Charit
Slide 60: Cleanup Activities
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Cleanup Activities Improving Living Conditions (Brazil) On March 15, 2025, in alignment with our commitment St Kilda Beach in Victoria Cleanup (Australia) to social responsibility, our team in Brazil participated in a field project orga
Slide 61: Empowering the Community
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Empowering the Community Kentucky FIRST Robotics (U.S.) Clothing Drive (U.S.) In 2025, Canadian Solar partnered with Ivy Tech Community College to support local Canadian Solar is proud to be a key sponsor of students preparing for their
Slide 62: Robben Island Freedom Swim (South Africa)
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Robben Island Freedom Swim (South Africa) In June 2025, employees from Canadian Solar participated in the Robben Island Freedom Swim, a 7.5-kilometer open-water swim across the Atlantic Ocean from Robben Island to Eden on the Bay, Cape
Slide 63: Non-Governmental Organizations and Membership
Social Responsibility Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Non-Governmental Organizations and Membership Country Organizations (2025) Country Organizations Australia Clean Energy Council The Mexican Solar Energy Association Mexico CEC Market Operations and Grid Directorate The Canadian Chamber
Slide 64: Responsible Supply Chain
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Responsible Supply Chain At Canadian Solar, we are committed to building a responsible, transparent, and re
Slide 65: Anti-Modern Slavery Initiatives and Supplier Code of Conduct
Responsible Supply Chain Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Anti-Modern Slavery Initiatives We also completed SSI ESG audits at our Suqian firms including Achilles, BSI, Kiwa, STS, and TÜV solar cell factory and Baotou ingot factory in Rheinland, evaluated key areas including Canadian Solar h
Slide 66: Supplier ESG Audits and Conflict Minerals
Responsible Supply Chain Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Supplier ESG Audits We have implemented a rigorous ESG auditing representative sample of non-critical suppliers In 2025, we completed 121 supplier ESG Of the audited suppliers, approximately 87% program for our Manufacturing operatio
Slide 67: Responsible Supply Chain: Conflict Minerals
Responsible Supply Chain Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report multiple tiers away from smelters, we do not boards, certain electrical components, conduct direct audits. Instead, we rely on the electronic components, and structural parts RMI's Responsible Minerals Assurance Process contain tin,
Slide 68: Governance
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix Governance Effective governance underpins Canadian Solar’s commitment to responsible business practices and
Slide 69: Board Committees
Governance Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Board Committees To effectively fulfill its responsibilities, our Board has established five specialized committees. These include the Sustainability Committee, Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committ
Slide 70: Summary of Board Members and Duties
Governance Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Summary of Board Members and Duties Board Compensation Nominating & Governance Technology Sustainability Independent/ Age Audit Committee Tenure Committee Committee Committee Committee Non-Independent Dr. Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu 62 20 Member Non-indepe
Slide 71: Board Expertise and Training
Governance Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Board Expertise and Training Our Board comprises members with a wide To ensure that our Board has the right skillsets and our solar ingot factory in Baotou, Inner with the Freely Chosen Employment standards, range of professional backgrounds and i
Slide 72: Executive Management Team
Governance Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Executive Management Team* Title Work Experience Founder, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar Executive Chairman and Dr. Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu Director and VP at Photowatt International S.A. Chief Technology Officer, Resea
Slide 73: Ethical Business Conduct
Governance Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Ethical Business Conduct At Canadian Solar, we are committed to conducting business with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Our commitment to integrity is embedded in a comprehensive ethics framework that include
Slide 74: Cybersecurity
Governance Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Business Ethics Awareness and Compliance Cybersecurity Training At Canadian Solar, cybersecurity is a critical component of our operational resilience. We maintain a comprehensive information security framework aligned with international standards
Slide 75: Cybersecurity Oversight and Governance
Governance Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report •aInformationaatechnologyaaachange including ISO (“International Organization for Cybersecurity Oversight and Governance management and physical security. We Standardization”), NIST (“National Institute of implement safeguards, protocols and Stand
Slide 76: About this Report
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About this Report Appendix About this Report Canadian Solar’s Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the Sustainability
Slide 77: Materiality Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement
About this Report Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Materiality Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement Canadian Solar actively engages with internal and external stakeholders to identify and Engagement Stakeholders Engagement Methods Focus Areas prioritize sustainability topics material to bo
Slide 78: Appendix: Alignment with Standardized Reporting Frameworks
Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights About Canadian Solar Environmental Metrics and Targets Social Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Governance About This Report Appendix APPENDIX: Alignment with Standardized Reporting Frameworks In this Section 78 SASB Index 79 IFRS Disclosure
Slide 79: SASB Content Index
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report SASB Content Index Topic Accounting Metric Category Unit of Measure Code Response Energy (1) Total energy consumed Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) RR-ST-130a.1 7,899,522 Management in Manufacturing (2) % grid electricity Quantitative Percentage (%) RR-
Slide 80: SASB Content Index (Continued)
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Topic Accounting Metric Category Unit of Measure Code Response Product End-of-life % of products sold that are recyclable or reusable Quantitative Percentage (%) RR-ST-410b.1 2025 Sustainability Report, Environmental Metrics and Targets, Product End
Slide 81: IFRS S2
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report IFRS S2 IFRS S2 Recommended Disclosures Governance Response A) Describe the governance body(s) or individual(s) responsible for oversight of climate-related risks and 2025 Sustainability Report, opportunities 1) Environmental Metrics and Targets, Cl
Slide 82: IFRS S2 Risk Management and Metrics and Targets
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Risk Management A) Describe the company’s processes and related policies for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and 2025 Sustainability Report, monitoring climate-related risks, including whether and how the company uses climate-related scenario
Slide 83: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Metrics
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Metrics Statement Canadian Solar has reported the information cited in this GRI content index for 2-6 Activities, value chain 2025 Sustainability Report, of use the period January to December 2025 in accordance to t
Slide 84: GRI 2: General Disclosures
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report GRI 2: General Disclosures 2-28 Membership 2025 Sustainability Report, Social Responsibility, Non- associations Governmental Organizations and Memberships, p.63 2-16 Communication of 2025 Sustainability Report, critical concerns 1) Social Responsibi
Slide 85: GRI 201: Economic Performance and GRI 302: Energy
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report GRI 201: Economic Performance GRI 302: Energy 201-1 Direct economic value 2025 Sustainability Report, 302-1 Energy consumption Unit: Gigajoules (GJ) generated and 1) About Canadian Solar, Approach to Environment, within the organization Total energy
Slide 86: GRI 305: Emissions
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report GRI 305: Emissions 306-3 Waste generated Unit: Metric kilotons (kt) Disposed hazardous waste: 2.2 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG Recycled or reused hazardous waste: 8.5 71,221 tCO2e emissions Disposed non-hazardous waste: 26.3 Recycled or reused non-haz
Slide 87: GRI 403, 406 and 407
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report Promotion of worker 2025 Sustainability Report, Social Responsibility, GRI 406: Non-discrimination 403-6 health Occupational Health and Safety, p.57 Incidents of Prevention and 406-1 discrimination and None mitigation of corrective actions taken occ
Slide 88: GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment
Appendix Canadian Solar 2025 Sustainability Report GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment New suppliers that were 2025 Sustainability Report, Responsible Supply Chain, 414-1 screened using social Supplier ESG Audits, p.66 criteria Negative social impacts 2025 Sustainability Report, Responsible Supply C
Slide 89: Canadian Solar Inc. contact details
Canadian Solar Inc. 4273 King Street East, Suite 102 Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2E9 www.canadiansolar.com ESG@canadiansolar.com