In Australia, installing a solar system, especially with an experienced provider like Cyanergy, contributes directly
to each pillar of ESG performance.

Thinking how? Let’s break down here:

1. Solar Significantly Reduces Carbon Emissions

Solar energy is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce your
business’s carbon footprint.

In Australia, our national electricity grid remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, so every kWh you offset with
solar converts into a direct emissions reduction.

Here’s how solar energy enhances your environmental performance:

• Lower greenhouse gas emissions: A typical 100 kW commercial solar system can offset around
  130–150 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

• Reduced reliance on fossil fuels: Aligns your company with Australia’s transition toward a
  renewable-powered economy.

• Progress toward net-zero targets: Solar is often the first and most impactful step in
  sustainability roadmaps. It is contributing significantly to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

• Improved environmental reporting: Emissions reductions from solar are easily quantifiable for
  ESG disclosures.

Cyanergy systems are designed for maximum efficiency, using Tier 1 solar panels and premium inverters such as Fronius and Sungrow, ensuring your emissions-reduction
impact is clean, reliable, and long-lasting.

2. Financial Sustainability: Solar Helps to Control Operational Costs

The “E” in ESG is not just about environmental responsibility; it’s also about resource efficiency. Businesses that
waste energy or depend on volatile electricity markets face financial sustainability risks.

Solar helps eliminate that.

Key financial ESG benefits include:

• Reduced electricity bills by up to 70–80% depending on system size and usage.
• Offer protection against rising grid prices, which continue to increase in Australia.
• Enhanced operational reliability with hybrid or battery-supported systems.
• Improved long-term budgeting predictability thanks to stable payback periods.

At Cyanergy, we typically offer payback periods of 2.5–5 years for commercial solar systems, with system lifespans of
25+ years, making them among the most financially strategic sustainability investments.

3. Solar Supports Social Responsibility & Community Impact

While solar is often discussed in environmental terms, its impact on the social dimension of ESG is equally important
for us.

Solar contributes to the “S” in ESG by:

Improving your reputation among employees

Staff value employers who take climate action seriously. Installing solar sends a strong message about your company’s
values and forward-thinking approach.

Attracting eco-conscious customers and partners

Australians increasingly choose brands aligned with sustainability. Solar-powered facilities become a natural
competitive advantage.

Supporting the local economy

Cyanergy’s installations are performed by certified Australian technicians, creating jobs and boosting local
industries.

Enhancing community trust

Businesses that invest in clean energy demonstrate leadership and responsibility, especially in regions with high
grid demand.

4. Solar Improves Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Good governance is about making responsible decisions that protect the business and stakeholders. Solar energy plays
a game-changing role here as well.

Solar supports governance by:

Reducing energy-related risk

Australia’s frequent energy price volatility is enough to destabilise your long-term business planning. Adding solar power
provides stability for your business and helps to ensure safety.

Strengthening compliance with sustainability guidelines

Solar ensures you stay ahead of regulatory expectations when Australia tightens climate policies and introduces
stricter ESG reporting requirements.

Regularly providing transparent, auditable data

Solar systems with advanced monitoring, like the solutions Cyanergy offer, allow clear reporting of:

• Annual energy production
• Emissions avoided
• Cost savings
• Grid reliance reductions

This strengthens your sustainability reporting and boosts investor confidence.

Perfectly aligning with international frameworks

Solar contributes directly to compliance with:

• UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Modern Slavery Act expectations
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Investor ESG screening criteria