Apple Declares 'Carbon Neutrality' by 2030... SK Hynix Also Joins

Announcement of Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 75% by 2030
70 Partner Companies Also to Use 100% Renewable Energy

Apple's data centers operate on 100% renewable energy. (Photo by Apple)

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Apple has announced plans to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its manufacturing processes and product design by 2030.

On the 22nd, Apple stated that it will reduce the climate impact of all device production processes to zero by 2030. More than 70 partner companies have also committed to using 100% renewable energy when producing Apple products, including domestic companies SK Hynix and Daesang.

Apple plans to continuously expand the use of low-carbon and recycled materials in product manufacturing, improve manufacturing processes, and design energy-efficient products. Last year, Apple produced iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch products using recycled materials. Along with this, Apple will reduce carbon emissions by improving product processes and material technologies. The company also plans to maintain a 100% renewable energy usage rate through new power generation projects and other initiatives.

In its '2020 Environmental Progress Report' released that day, Apple presented plans to reduce carbon emissions by 75% by 2030 and develop innovative carbon removal solutions to decrease the remaining 25% of its total carbon footprint.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said, "This is a very important opportunity for companies to join efforts to open a more sustainable future, and innovations supporting environmental efforts are not only beneficial to the planet but also drive increased energy efficiency in products and the development of new clean energy sources worldwide."

He added, "Addressing climate change can be the foundation for a new era of innovation potential, job creation, and robust economic growth. Through efforts toward carbon neutrality, Apple aims to take the first step in leading greater change."

Apple plans to establish an 'Impact Accelerator' to focus investments on minority-owned businesses and solutions. Through this, the company aims to contribute to communities heavily affected by its supply chain and environmental issues such as climate change.

Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, stated, "Structural racism and climate change are not separate issues, nor can they be solved with separate solutions. Now is our generation’s opportunity to build a more environmentally friendly and just economy, and through efforts to leave a more lovable world to the next generation, we may also create an entirely new industry."

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