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Apple powers ahead in new renewable energy solutions with over 110 suppliers
A new energy storage project marks the next frontier of Apple ’ s efforts to become carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030 .
Apple has announced over 110 of its manufacturing partners around the world are moving to 100 % renewable energy for their Apple production , with nearly 8 gigawatts of planned clean energy set to come online .
Once completed , these commitments will avoid over 15 million metric tons of CO 2
e annually – the equivalent of taking more than 3.4 million cars off the road each year . Additionally , Apple is investing directly in renewable energy projects to cover a portion of upstream emissions , as well as a major energy storage project in California to pilot new solutions for renewable infrastructure .
“ We are firmly committed to helping our suppliers become carbon neutral by 2030 and are thrilled that companies who ’ ve joined us span industries and countries around the world , including Germany , China , the US , India and France ,” said Lisa Jackson , Apple ’ s Vice President for Environment , Policy and Social Initiatives .
“ In a year like no other , Apple continued to work with a global network of colleagues , companies , and advocates to help make our environmental efforts and everything we do a force for good in people ’ s lives – and to work alongside the communities most impacted by climate change .”
Last July , the company unveiled its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business , manufacturing supply chain and product life cycle by 2030 . Since that
Apple ’ s new California Flats solar farm helps power its corporate headquarters , along with solar power installed on the roof of Apple Park
announcement , Apple has significantly increased the number of its suppliers that are transitioning to renewable energy .
Apple is already carbon neutral for its global corporate operations , and this new commitment means that by 2030 , every Apple device sold will have net zero climate impact . The company recently shared new details about its US $ 4.7 billion spend in Green Bonds to support environmental projects around the world .
Overall , Apple has seen consistent reductions in its carbon footprint , even as net revenue increased . The company ’ s footprint has decreased by 40 %, marking steady progress toward its 2030 target , and it has avoided more than 15 million metric tons of emissions through initiatives to use lowcarbon materials , drive energy efficiency and switch to clean energy . p
WE ARE FIRMLY COMMITTED TO HELPING OUR SUPPLIERS BECOME CARBON NEUTRAL BY 2030 .
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