{"id":43078,"date":"2024-04-17T16:22:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T14:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=43078"},"modified":"2024-04-17T16:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T14:22:54","slug":"apple-strengthens-commitment-to-water-and-energy-globally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/news\/apple-verstaerkt-engagement-fuer-wasser-und-energie-global","title":{"rendered":"Apple strengthens commitment to water and energy globally"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an age of global warming and increasing resource scarcity, the commitment of major technology companies to environmental protection measures plays a key role. Apple, a world-leading technology company, recently increased its initiatives to increase the use of renewable energy and sustainable water management practices. These efforts are part of the ambitious "Apple 2030" goal of making the company's entire value chain carbon neutral by the end of the decade.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple's environmental strategy is not only a sign of responsible business but also a crucial step towards securing a sustainable future for all. Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, emphasized<\/a> the importance of clean energy and clean water as the cornerstone of healthy communities. This initiative shows how serious Apple is about its role in the global environmental movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

expanding clean energy capacities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By 2020, Apple had increased its clean energy capacity to an impressive 18 gigawatts, a tripling of capacity in just a few years. The majority of this energy comes from solar power projects spanning the United States and Europe. This sustainable energy supply is critical to meeting Apple's operational and production needs, as well as its customers' electricity consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

commitment to sustainable water use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apple has set a goal to replenish 100 percent of the freshwater used in high-water use areas. The company has initiated significant partnerships to restore aquifers and rivers and plans to provide nearly 7 billion gallons of water over the next 20 years. The Supplier Clean Water Program has also saved over 19 billion gallons of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple 2030: A new benchmark for sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apple's initiative to achieve a completely carbon-neutral value chain by 2030 is an unprecedented undertaking in the technology industry. With continuous investments in renewable energy and sustainable water use, Apple is setting new standards for environmentally conscious business. The company's progress serves as a source of inspiration and shows that technological progress and environmental protection can go hand in hand. (Image: Apple)<\/p>\n\n\n\n