![]() ![]() These advancements, along with suppliers transitioning to renewable energy, are reducing the environmental impact of the company’s products. This includes recycled sources of gold, cobalt, aluminium, and rare earth elements, among other materials that are now part of Apple products. In India, Japan, and South Korea, 31 suppliers have joined, including SK Hynix, one of the first Korean suppliers to participate.Īpple is also creating new pathways for the use of recycled materials while maintaining its high standards for sourcing, collaborating with suppliers to move toward a circular economy that eliminates the need for carbon-intensive mining and conserves resources. In China, 50 suppliers are now part of the program, with many maximising their use of on-site solutions. In Europe, 19 suppliers are now part of the program, including STMicroelectronics, which has started nine additional projects to deliver renewable energy for its broader operations since joining Apple’s program. In the US, 19 suppliers in Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program, including Solvay, are scaling their use of renewable energy across their Apple operations, often going beyond their business with Apple. “The new projects we’re sharing will help communities by developing new local renewable projects, creating a healthier and more equitable world while advancing the fight against climate change.” That has to change, and we’re committed to being part of that change,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “For too long, the communities most impacted by climate change haven’t had a seat at the table. In total, Apple has reduced its carbon emissions by 40 percent over the past five years. ![]() Since announcing this goal last year, the company has not only dramatically increased the number of its suppliers transitioning to renewable energy, but also expanded the amount of recycled material in its products and established new projects focused on environmental justice. ![]() While Apple is already carbon neutral across its global operations, by 2030, every Apple device sold will have a net-zero climate impact. ![]() But time is not a renewable resource, and we must act quickly to invest in a greener and more equitable future.” “We’re acting with urgency, and we’re acting together. “Every company should be a part of the fight against climate change, and together with our suppliers and local communities, we’re demonstrating all of the opportunity and equity green innovation can bring,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. These projects are designed to provide renewable power to under-resourced communities while supporting economic growth and social impact. The company added 10 new projects for its first-of-a-kind Power for Impact initiative to bring clean energy solutions to communities around the world. These actions will avoid over 18 million metric tons of CO2e annually - the equivalent of taking over 4 million cars off the road each year. In total, 175 Apple suppliers will transition to using renewable energy, and the company and its suppliers will bring online more than 9 gigawatts of clean power around the world. Apple charges forward to 2030 carbon neutral goal, adding 9 gigawatts of clean power and doubling supplier commitmentsĪhead of COP26, Apple launches 10 new initiatives to support communities around the worldĬUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced it has more than doubled the number of suppliers committed to using 100 percent clean energy over the last year, accelerating progress toward its ambitious 2030 goal to be carbon neutral across its supply chain and products. ![]()
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