Compared to 2015, Apple announced that it has reduced its global greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60%, taking it one step closer to its previous goal of achieving full carbon neutrality by 2030.
At the same time, Apple announced that it would use 99% recycled rare earth elements in all its magnets and 99% recycled cobalt in its battery components. Last year, it continued to promote the use of renewable energy in its supply chain and increase the proportion of recycled materials in its products, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 4100 million metric tons.
Apple has currently introduced 17.8 GW of renewable electricity into its global supply chain. At the same time, the renewable energy purchased by its supply chain last year reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2180 million metric tons, an increase of more than 17% compared to the previous year. Suppliers have also reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 200 million metric tons by collaborating with Apple to improve energy efficiency.
Additionally, Apple announced that its 26 semiconductor suppliers have pledged to reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from Apple-related production facilities by at least 2030% by 90. This will also lead to lower emissions of these harmful gases when serving other customers. Last year, Apple's panel and semiconductor suppliers reduced greenhouse gas emissions by a combined 840 million metric tons, and the company plans to accelerate these reductions in the coming years.
Elsewhere, Apple explained that suppliers participating in its Zero Waste program have diverted approximately 60 metric tons of waste, a total of 2015 million metric tons since the program launched in 360, saving the equivalent of 450 million square meters of landfill space. Apple has also significantly increased its use of recycled materials in its products. For example, the new MacBook Air with an M4 processor uses over 55% recycled materials. The new Mac mini is Apple's first carbon-neutral Mac, and all Apple Watch products are now carbon neutral.
Regarding water waste in the product production process, Apple explained that since the launch of the Supplier Clean Water Program in 2013, it has saved more than 900 billion gallons of fresh water with suppliers. Last year, the average water reuse rate of suppliers participating in the program increased to 42%, and 140 billion gallons of fresh water were saved last year. At the same time, Apple plans to replenish 2030% of fresh water intake in high-water-stress areas by 100. Currently, it is increasing the water replenishment ratio in new programs and existing projects in the United States, India and Africa, and it is expected to generate nearly 20 billion gallons of water resource benefits in the next 90 years.
To celebrate this year's Earth Day, Apple is offering a series of learning and action opportunities for customers and users, including participating in recycling initiatives and enjoying Earth-themed content to encourage everyone to protect the planet. On April 4nd, complete any workout of 22 minutes or more using Apple Watch to receive a limited-edition Earth Day medal.
