Apple today announced with a press release that it has more than doubled the number of suppliers committed to using 100 percent clean energy over the last year, boosting progress towards its goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its products as well as supply chain by 2030.

In total, 175 Apple suppliers will switch to clean and renewable energy. This will bring over 9 gigawatts of clean energy online throughout the world. Over 18 million metric tonnes of CO2e will be avoided annually as a result of these initiatives, which is the equivalent of removing over 4 million cars from the road every year.

The company added 10 new projects for its first-of-a-kind Power for Impact initiative to bring clean energy solutions to communities around the world. These projects are designed to provide renewable power to under-resourced communities while supporting economic growth and social impact.

The company also announced 10 new projects for its groundbreaking Power for Impact initiative, which aims to offer renewable energy solutions to communities all around the world. The initiative is intended to supply low-income communities with renewable energy while also promoting economic growth.

Apple, which claims to already be carbon neutral across global operations, is now aiming for all of the devices sold by it to have a net-zero climate impact as well. And things to achieve the goal have already been set in motion – the company expanded the amount of recycled material in its products and established new projects focused on environmental justice. All in all, Apple has reduced its carbon emissions by 40 percent over the past five years.

“Every company should be a part of the fight against climate change, and together with our suppliers and local communities, we’re demonstrating all of the opportunity and equity green innovation can bring,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We’re acting with urgency, and we’re acting together. But time is not a renewable resource, and we must act quickly to invest in a greener and more equitable future.”

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