Apple Expands Clean Energy Commitments Across Europe

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Apple has announced a major expansion of its clean energy initiatives in Europe, unveiling new agreements that will add 650 megawatts of solar and wind capacity to regional electric grids. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to match the electricity used by customers to power Apple products with renewable energy sources.

According to Apple’s latest Environmental Progress report, emissions from product use account for 29% of its total carbon footprint. Tackling this segment is central to the company’s goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire business, supply chain, and product lifecycle by 2030, a target set in 2020. A key component of this strategy involves matching 100% of global customer electricity use with clean energy, achieved by bringing new solar and wind projects online worldwide.

The newly announced European projects span Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania, where large-scale solar and wind farms are currently under development. These installations are expected to generate over 1 million megawatt-hours of clean electricity annually by 2030. In addition to environmental benefits, the projects are projected to unlock more than $600 million in financing, supporting local economies and energy security.

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Apple’s commitment reflects a growing trend among tech giants to address indirect emissions, those generated when customers use their products. By investing in renewable infrastructure, Apple aims to ensure that every watt used to charge an iPhone or power a Mac is offset by clean energy.

This initiative not only accelerates Apple’s path to carbon neutrality but also contributes to broader sustainability goals across Europe. As the continent continues its transition to renewable energy, Apple’s investments signal a strong alignment between corporate responsibility and climate action.