Canadian Solar Australia
Solar distributor
Operates 4 offices and 5 warehouses in Australia.

Overall

Owned CAN
Rating F
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Company Ownership

Canadian Solar (Australia) Pty Ltd
AUS
Canadian Solar Inc
owns 100% of Canadian Solar (Australia) Pty Ltd
CAN
Photovoltaics manufacturer
The bulk of Canadian Solar's manufacturing facilities are located in China, with some now in the US.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jan 2026)
Canadian Solar (Australia) Pty Ltd
No assessment data currently available for Canadian Solar (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Canadian Solar Inc
Praise
CDP Climate Change score of B
In 2024, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of B.
Source: CDP (2024)
Criticism
0% in Just Transition
The 2026 Just Transition Benchmark assessed 1,600 companies across multiple industries and sectors on how they integrate social equity, inclusivity and the rights of workers into their climate transition plan. This company received a score of 0/100. The average score was 5.7 and the highest score was 86.7.
G grade in ACT Core
The 2026 ACT Core Benchmark assessed 1,600 companies on the credibility of their climate transition plans. Companies are evaluated across six measurement areas; emissions reporting and target definition, planning for the low-carbon transition, governance and policy, low-carbon investments, current target alignment, and performance. Companies receive a letter grade from A to G. This company received a score of G (Uncommitted).
18% in Gender Benchmark
In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 18 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.
Forced labour in China
The Chinese government has facilitated the mass transfer of Uyghur and other ethnic minority citizens from the far west region of Xinjiang to factories across the country. Under conditions that strongly suggest forced labour, Uyghurs are working in factories that are in the supply chains of international brands. In the 2023 'Over-Exposed' report, Canadian Solar was rated as 'high risk' of exposure to forced Uyghur labour, meaning that their supply chain is located in high risk regions of China or undisclosed.
21.8% in Social Benchmark
The 2026 Social Benchmark assessed the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company received a score of 21.8/100. The average score was 20 and the highest score was 75.
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Forced labour in China
The Chinese government has facilitated the mass transfer of Uyghur and other ethnic minority citizens from the far west region of Xinjiang to factories across the country. Under conditions that strongly suggest forced labour, Uyghurs are working in factories that are in the supply chains of international brands. In the 2021 'In Broad Daylight' report, Canadian Solar was listed as having exposure to Ugyhur forced labour in their supply chain e.g. their polysilicon supplier GCL-Poly.
36.1% in Capital Goods Benchmark
The 2023 Capital Goods Benchmark ranks 11 capital goods companies on their alignment to a low-carbon world, together with social performance. This company ranked #8/11, with a total score of 36.1 out of 100. The average score was 42 and the highest score was 66.5.
Medium ESG Risk
Sustainalytics, a top ESG research firm, evaluates environmental, social, and governance risks for over 16,000 companies. Its ESG Risk Rating reflects how much risk a company faces in its industry and how well it manages those risks. The final score includes both unmanaged and unmanageable risks, and companies are rated on a scale from negligible (0-10) to severe (40+). This company received an ESG Risk Rating of 29.6, placing it in the "medium risk" category (retrieved April 2025).
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Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary

Contact Details

Address:
101 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Phone:
03 8609 1844
Website:
www.canadiansolar.com/au/

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