Solar apple released 2019 annual environmental report, continue to promote renewable energy industry chain operation

According to foreign media, AppleInsider reported on Tuesday, apple released its annual environmental progress report, shows how the company continue to strive to achieve carbon neutral. In 2018, apple can claim that their data centers, distribution centers, retail and corporate office with 100% of the renewable energy. As of January 2020, the company in the procurement of renewable energy more than 83% - Equal to 1. 2 gw - - From a project created by apple.

the biggest one is apple long-term contracts for renewable energy. Although this means that technically, as the company may provide energy from fossil fuels, but they spend a great part of money for the local renewable energy projects in the research, development and final deployment, such as solar and wind farms.

the second categories is directly with apple project. Whenever possible, apple will build renewable energy projects. Built projects including solar and wind farms, the methane fuel cell, and the influence of low hydraulic projects.

it is the smallest category in the equity investment. When apple cannot build project, it will use its own funds investment in renewable energy projects, such as solar or wind farm project. This enables the company to become a part of the owners, so they can will match the renewable energy generation and energy use.

it has been proved that apple is not content to use 100% renewable energy to run. It wants its suppliers can do this. Apple, about 75% of the carbon footprint in its global supply chain. In this 75%, solar energy, about 70% of the emissions from power.

in 2019, apple began to step in and encourage their production partners to do the same. Apple's suppliers are slow but sure to switch to more environmentally friendly substitutes for fossil fuels, such as solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy and hydropower. The company has formulated the goal, by 2030, solar energy, the supply chain completely powered by renewable energy.

now, apple plans to help the community around green strides. In 2019, they launched the Power for Impact project, the local community and organization to obtain cost-effective renewable energy. The project has been in the development of apple's energy demand is relatively small countries began to implement, such as the Philippines, they have an education organization installed 100 kw panels on the roof.

apple also encourages polymerization, such as last year's Chinese clean energy fund. By encouraging buyers to work together to buy renewable energy, which makes small companies have access to cost-effective renewable energy, and these companies may not be able to independently obtain.

but these are not the only measures apple. Apple is one of the most interesting move voluntarily quit the government subsidies for renewable energy projects. Government subsidies for many hope towards energy efficiency is very important first step in the company. They also can improve the availability of renewable energy projects and affordability and availability.

however, like many subsidies, solar panels, government subsidies for renewable energy incentives are highly competitive. By yourself from competition company & other In the pool & throughout; Removed, the company provides an opportunity for other company, let them to become more environmentally friendly take the first step.

in 2020, according to apple's environmental progress report, in the Danish subsidies, free 42 megawatts of solar pv projects put into use at the end of 2019. This project use 100% renewable energy for power supply, its new Viborg data center and has been so from the first day. Apple has also encouraged the Chinese renewable energy market from subsidized feed-in tariffs to make the transition to non subsidies grid project.

the company is committed to offset its impact on the environment is admirable, and always set a high standard for its competitors. Many of the environmental protection agency and advocates also noticed it.

　　“ The greenpeace welcomed the company is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, solar energy, to help prevent further - catastrophic climate change - The black, brown, and the influence of the indigenous communities, largest solar net, & throughout; Greenpeace senior American enterprise advocate Elizabeth eastern said. “ Compared with the situation we see from apple in the past, this commitment is a significant progress. ”

of course, apple also benefit from these efforts. In addition to the benefits to the environment, fans also often will continue to its corporate compassion and sense of responsibility as a reason for them to buy.