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Apple’s Manufacturing Partners Increase Renewable Energy Use to Over 13.7 Gigawatts Globally
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In a press release, Apple announced that its manufacturing partners have expanded the use of renewable energy to over 13.7 gigawatts globally in the past year, representing a nearly 30 percent increase. This means that more than 250 suppliers in 28 countries are committed to using renewable energy for all of Apple’s production by 2030, which accounts for over 85 percent of the company’s direct manufacturing spend and over 20 gigawatts in commitments.
Over 250 global manufacturing partners are now on a path to decarbonize Apple production by 2030 Apple
Apple has been carbon neutral for its global corporate emissions and is now working towards its ambitious goal of being carbon neutral for every product by 2030. To achieve this, the company has used innovative tools such as $4.7 billion in Green Bonds to finance the expansion of clean energy solutions and emissions reductions worldwide.
Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, said that the new supplier commitments reflect the rapid progress the company is making towards its 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Apple is working closely with its suppliers to identify and implement solutions for clean energy and carbon reductions. The company offers a suite of free learning resources and live trainings through its Clean Energy Academy to help its suppliers meet their commitments.
Apple’s suppliers are also signaling demand for the expansion of renewable electricity capacity around the world through their participation in the Supplier Clean Energy Program. The operational renewable energy across Apple’s global supply chain has expanded five times over since 2019, avoiding 17.4 million metric tons of carbon emissions last year, equivalent to removing nearly 3.8 million cars from the road.
Apple also supports about 1.5 gigawatts of renewable electricity globally to power all corporate offices, data centers, and retail stores in 44 countries. The company has also invested directly in nearly 500 megawatts of solar and wind in China and Japan to address upstream supply chain emissions.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the company is adding more renewable energy to power its global supply chain and investing in next-generation green technologies. He added that while the challenge is immense, their determination to meet it is even greater. Apple is setting an example for other companies to follow in the fight against climate change while also promoting a greener, more innovative, and more resilient future.
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