Introduction Climate Change Resources Smarter Chemistry Engagement and Advocacy Appendix 2023 Environmental Progress Report 20 Clean electricity We’re at a pivotal moment in Ultimately, we find ways to optimize energy use, and we Creating new projects Clean electricity addressing climate change. seek renewable sources to supply that energy in support New renewable electricity projects require addresses of our goal of 100 percent clean electricity across our investment — whether in the form of direct ownership, Renewable energy is poised to operations, manufacturing supply chain, and charging equity investments, or long-term power purchase emissions from: replace fossil fuels as the future of of Apple products. With the renewable energy that we agreements. In total, Apple-created renewable sources electricity. Its adoption means cleaner source, we aim to achieve positive impacts. Before we account for about 90 percent of the renewable electricity air and lower carbon emissions. engage in an energy project, we consider its potential that our facilities use — currently around 1.5 gigawatts. environmental and social impacts. When possible, we Apple has generated or sourced focus on creating new renewable electricity projects, Apple-created projects include: 100 percent renewable electricity for going above and beyond what might be available on the Indirect its corporate operations since 2018, 20 local grid. We also follow stringent assurance standards 21 • Direct ownership emissions to verify our clean energy projects. (~ 9 percent of Apple - created projects) (scope 2) and we’re swiftly progressing toward W e build our own projects — including solar, biogas transitioning our entire manufacturing Maintaining 100 percent renewable fuel cells, and low-impact hydro projects — to provide supply chain and product use to electricity for Apple facilities renewable electricity, where feasible. 100 percent clean electricity, too. • Equity investment Our retail stores, data centers, and offices around the (~ 3 percent of Apple - created projects) Product world currently source 100 percent renewable electricity. W e invest capital in new solar PV or wind projects As we grow, we continue to bring new renewable We’re proud of this accomplishment — and as we grow, in some markets, matching the renewable energy manufacturing electricity projects online around the world. In the long we’re working diligently to maintain this benchmark. generated with our energy use. (scope 3) term, we believe that these projects provide more cost- We’ve focused our efforts to source renewables around • Lo ng-term renewable energy contracts effective energy with less price volatility. Renewable several key pillars: creating new renewable energy (~ 88 percent of Apple - created projects) electricity can offer a competitive advantage by providing projects, undertaking projects that deliver clear benefits Thr ough long-term power purchase agreements, power to our operations, as well as to those of our to local communities, and supporting renewable virtual power purchase agreements, and other forms suppliers, with greater control over energy supply and energy innovations. of long-term commitments, we help support new, reduced exposure to cost fluctuations. And supporting local, and primarily solar PV and wind projects in line Product use our suppliers to adopt renewable energy technologies with our renewable energy–sourcing standards. (scope 3) helps put them in a unique position to drive environmental action in their respective regions and significant progress To address gaps in our toward our goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. renewable energy needs beyond what’s provided by At 200-megawatts, the Montague Wind Power Facility in Oregon is one of Apple’s largest renewable projects to date.