Apple said it nearly doubled the number of suppliers that committed to run its Apple production on 100 percent clean energy, bringing the total number to 44. Thanks to its partnership with its suppliers, Apple said it's on track to exceed its goal of bringing 4 gigawatts of renewable energy into its supply chain by 2020, with over an additional gigawatt projected within that timeframe. This comes one year after Apple announced that all of its global facilities are powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
Apple reduced its carbon footprint for the third year in a row in 2018, in large part due to the company’s 'Supplier Clean Energy Program.' Manufacturing makes up 74 percent of Apple’s carbon footprint, so the programme helps its suppliers increase energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy sources.
Apple further expanded its supplier education and support initiatives, including through its Clean Energy Portal, an online platform to help suppliers identify renewable energy sources globally. Over 100 suppliers already registered to participate in the site. It also launched a first-of-its-kind fund with 10 of its suppliers last year to help finance renewable energy projects in China.
The company also announced major progress to address environmental solutions by allocating all USD 2.5 billion in green bonds it previously announced. Through its now-completed USD 2.5 billion Green Bond allocations, the company said it contributed to 40 environmental initiatives around the world.
