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Generating 20 GW, Apple Expands Renewable Energy Across Its Network

From Tempo · (2d ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Apple has generated over 20 GW of renewable energy through its Supplier Clean Energy Program, producing more than 38 million megawatt-hours.
  • This initiative is part of Apple's broader goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire carbon footprint by the end of the decade.
  • The company also reported significant progress in water conservation and waste management across its operations and supply chain.

Apple continues to lead the charge in environmental responsibility, not just through product innovation but by fundamentally transforming its energy consumption. The latest Environmental Progress Report highlights a monumental achievement: generating over 20 Gigawatts of renewable energy via its Supplier Clean Energy Program. This output, exceeding 38 million megawatt-hours, is a testament to Apple's commitment to a sustainable future, providing clean power equivalent to that used by over 3.4 million homes in the United States annually.

This milestone is a critical step towards Apple's ambitious target of carbon neutrality by 2030. CEO Tim Cook emphasized that these environmental goals are not just about protecting the planet but also about driving innovation. The company's dedication is further evidenced by the addition of 1.8 Gigawatts of renewable energy for its global operations, ensuring that all its offices, retail stores, and data centers run on 100 percent clean electricity. Furthermore, Apple is actively developing new clean energy projects to offset the electricity used by customers charging their devices.

Beyond energy, Apple and its suppliers are making significant strides in water conservation, saving 17 billion gallons of freshwater last year through efficiency initiatives. The company aims to fully restore its clean water usage globally by 2030. In waste management, Apple has achieved a 75 percent waste diversion rate and is working towards zero-waste operations across its supply chain, with over 400 supplier facilities actively participating in the Zero Waste program. The Apple Fifth Avenue store's TRUE Zero Waste certification is a prime example of this commitment.

Milestones in our work to protect the planet show that ambitious targets can also be a reliable engine of innovation.

— Tim CookCEO of Apple, commenting on the company's environmental progress and its link to innovation.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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