Principles for Responsible Renewables Deployment 2025

Principles for Responsible Deployment These principles are designed to guide all stakeholders in the renewable energy value chain –developers, governments, investors, civil society, and communities – in working collectively towards responsible deployment that benefits both people and planet. 1. Engage meaningfully, inclusively, transparently communities throughout the project lifecycle: Foster transparent and inclusive communication with local communities, including Indigenous Peoples and minorities, from planning to decommissioning. Recognize and respect the social, cultural, economic, and recreational contexts of the region. Tailor engagement strategies to address community needs, aspirations, and concerns, ensuring shared benefits. Strive for realistic and effective co-ownership or participatory models where feasible, while respecting human rights, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) when engaging with indigenous groups. 2. Suppor t the creation of sustainable, equitable, and resilient local economies: Create shared value by prioritizing local job creation, workforce upskilling and reskilling and entrepreneurship opportunities. Align economic benefits with existing community development goals to ensure long-term prosperity. Develop inclusive and equitable strategies that build economic resilience, focusing on initiatives that matter most to the community. 3. Ensure no net loss and strive for net gain in biodiversity and positive impact on natural ecosystems: Prioritize biodiversity conservation by avoiding disruption to critical habitats and ecosystems. Aim for measurable “net gain” outcomes where feasible, while adopting a phased approach that sets ambitious but practical goals. Incorporate nature-positive strategies, including habitat restoration and co- use benefits, to enhance ecological functions and support both local and migratory species. Broaden the focus to include cultural and environmental heritage, ensuring a holistic approach to sustainability. 4. Catalyse multistakeholder collaboration to drive systemic change: Foster alignment among governments, developers, investors, communities, and civil society to create unified frameworks for action. Develop mechanisms for collective policy advocacy and address systemic barriers to responsible deployment. Integrate transparent reporting, comprehensive impact assessment, and accountability measures that go beyond compliance to achieve tangible social and environmental impacts. Regularly assess and improve strategies, leveraging lessons learned to ensure continuous progress. 5. Mainstream responsible practices across the renewable energy value chain: Proactively embed responsible approaches in all phases of renewable energy projects, from planning to decommissioning. Establish responsible practices as a standard by integrating them into business models, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards. Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across stakeholders to strengthen a culture of community - positive and nature-positive deployment, contributing to global goals and ensuring lasting benefits for people, businesses, and ecosystems. By embedding these principles and tailoring them to the needs of local contexts, renewable energy deployment can drive the global energy transition as a catalyst for systemic positive change. These projects have the potential to deliver more than clean energy – they can foster resilient communities, safeguard biodiversity, and uphold equitable social and environmental standards, while also enabling the financial sustainability of the projects. By prioritizing collaboration, transparency, and innovation, we can create renewable energy systems that generate shared value for people, business, and the planet. Together, this integrated approach can transform the energy transition into a model that fosters a sustainable and equitable future.