GCL SI Takes the Lead in Carbon Transparency by Joining TianGong Initiative
On June 11, 2025, GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (GCL SI) made a significant announcement at the SNEC PV Power Expo, revealing its participation in the TianGong Initiative. This move positions GCL SI as the pioneer solar photovoltaic company to embrace such a groundbreaking project. The endeavor is spearheaded by Tsinghua University and is part of the Carbon Footprint Industry Alliance (CFIA), a noteworthy organization striving for localized and internationally-recognized carbon data frameworks.
The TianGong Initiative aims to establish a robust Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Data Platform that encompasses a detailed database of carbon factors while promoting international interoperability in carbon data. During the launch event, a tri-party agreement was signed between GCL SI, the TianGong Initiative, and Ant Digital's Data Communication Business Unit, marking a pivotal step toward enhancing the transparency and credibility of carbon data within the solar sector.
One of the remarkable features of this collaboration is the introduction of the GCL SiRo Carbon Data Platform, co-developed with Ant Digital. This platform allows enterprises to quantify their carbon footprints and incorporates blockchain technology for enhanced traceability throughout the supply chain. With the integration of GCL SI's product-level carbon footprint data into the TianGong LCA Data Platform, the project sets a benchmark for China's low-carbon data ecosystem and advances the global competitiveness of green supply chains.
GCL SI has always been a leader in promoting low-carbon innovations. For instance, the company’s FBR granular silicon production boasts an exemplary carbon performance, releasing a mere 37 kilograms of CO₂-equivalent for every kilogram produced. Impressively, this method has resulted in more than 2 million tons of CO₂ emission reductions for every 100,000 tons produced.
Zheng Ren, the COO of GCL SI, expressed pride in being the first solar company to join the TianGong Initiative, emphasizing how this alliance transitions from a linear business model to a dynamic network that connects essential resources across the solar industry and beyond. Zheng called for more partners to join this latest venture, highlighting the collective effort needed to innovate and minimize carbon emissions while fostering a sustainable future.
The partnership with the TianGong Initiative is not just a symbolic gesture; it represents GCL SI's commitment to making carbon footprint data accessible and reliable. Such endeavors are crucial in the ongoing fight against climate change, showcasing how the solar industry can take significant steps toward accountability and sustainability. Through these collective efforts, GCL SI aims not only to innovate within the sector but also to pave the way for responsible environmental stewardship and carbon transparency that sets new industry standards.
As more companies follow suit by embracing similar initiatives, the path to a sustainable future seems more attainable. GCL SI's leadership in carbon transparency illustrates the potential for collaborative efforts to drive change across industries, thereby contributing significantly to international climate goals. Thus, the journey toward a low-carbon economy is not only feasible but essential, catalyzed by collaborative actions such as participation in the TianGong Initiative.