Key Impact Points:

• Apple and its suppliers have surpassed 18 gigawatts of clean electricity, tripling the amount from 2020.
• The company aims to replenish 100 percent of the fresh water used in corporate operations, launching partnerships to deliver nearly 7 billion gallons in water benefits over the next 20 years.
• Over 320 suppliers, representing 95 percent of Apple’s direct manufacturing spend, have transitioned to clean electricity, resulting in 16.5 gigawatts of renewable energy online.
• Apple pledges to match every watt of charging electricity with clean electricity by 2030, investing in solar projects in the U.S. and Europe.
• The tech giant is committed to nature-based solutions for water resilience, including projects to restore flood plains and protect forests.

“Clean energy and water are foundational to healthy communities and essential building blocks for a responsible business,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “We’re racing toward our ambitious Apple 2030 climate goal while taking on the long-term work to transform electrical grids and restore watersheds to build a cleaner future for all.”

Clean Energy Milestones:

• Apple recently announced that over 18 gigawatts of clean electricity now power its global operations and manufacturing supply chain, marking a threefold increase from 2020.
• To address greenhouse gas emissions associated with device usage, Apple pledges to match every watt of charging electricity with clean electricity by 2030. This commitment includes investments in solar power projects in the U.S. and Europe.
• The company’s Supplier Clean Energy Program has seen remarkable success, with over 320 suppliers transitioning to clean electricity. This transition has resulted in 16.5 gigawatts of renewable energy online, generating over 25.5 million megawatt-hours of clean energy and avoiding over 18.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions.

Water Conservation Initiatives:

• In addition to its clean energy efforts, Apple is advancing progress towards its goal of replenishing 100 percent of the fresh water used in corporate operations. Through strategic partnerships, the company aims to deliver nearly 7 billion gallons in water benefits over the next 20 years.
• Apple has extended its commitment to water conservation across its entire supply chain. Together with its suppliers, the company has saved over 12 billion gallons of fresh water, contributing to a total of 76 billion gallons in water savings since the launch of the Supplier Clean Water Program in 2013.

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Nature-Based Solutions for Water Resilience:

• Apple is pursuing nature-based solutions to enhance water resilience, restore ecosystems, and address community water needs. Projects include the restoration of flood plains and strategic forest thinning initiatives.
• Through partnerships with organizations like River Partners, Apple is working to restore the natural function of flood plains, contributing to the replenishment of freshwater sources and the resilience of downstream communities.

Accelerating Progress Through Green Investments:

• Apple’s Green Bonds program plays a crucial role in accelerating progress towards its sustainability goals. The company has issued nearly $5 billion in Green Bonds since 2016, allocating proceeds towards new clean energy projects, carbon removal initiatives, and support for the Supplier Clean Energy Program.

By championing clean energy and water conservation, Apple and its suppliers are not only driving positive change but also setting new standards for environmental stewardship in the tech industry.