Apple made a commitment on Tuesday to be carbon neutral by 2030 across all of its activities, including its supply chain. This decision means that all its devices sold will no longer have any impact on the climate by this date, the technology giant, which is already carbon neutral for its business activities, said in a statement.
As part of an update of its environmental policy, Apple explains that it plans to reduce emissions by 75% within ten years while developing "innovative carbon elimination solutions" for the remaining 25% of its total footprint. This plan includes investments in savanna restoration projects in Kenya as well as investments in a mangrove ecosystem in Colombia to remove or store carbon.
Renewable energies for suppliers
"Businesses have a great opportunity to help build a more sustainable future," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, stressing that the group shared "the common will" to achieve this. “Climate action can be the foundation for a new era of innovation, job creation and sustainable economic growth,” he added.
The apple brand has also made a commitment that more than 70 of its suppliers will use 100% renewable energy. As part of the effort, Apple will also create a fund dubbed the "accelerator" that will invest in minority-owned businesses to promote racial equity and justice.
Planet
Apple: The firm claims to have converted 100% to renewable energies
Planet
Hidden face of digital: How to measure the environmental impact of our activities on the Web?
- Pollution
- Carbon
- Environment
- High Tech
- Apple