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Apple 供应商启动10亿新能源基金,计划为中国电网新增1TWh清洁电力

Core Viewpoint - Apple has achieved a significant milestone with over 90% of its manufacturing in China now utilizing renewable energy, supported by over a hundred suppliers, aiming for 100% renewable energy usage by 2030 [2][3] Group 1: Renewable Energy Initiatives - Apple announced the launch of a new investment fund, the "China Renewable Energy Infrastructure Fund," with a total scale of 1 billion RMB (150 million USD), aimed at supporting renewable energy infrastructure in China [2] - The fund is fully led by Apple suppliers and plans to add 1 million MWh of clean power to the Chinese grid by 2030 [2] - Since the initiation of the supplier clean energy program in 2015, Apple has shared expertise to help supply chain partners access cost-effective renewable energy [2] Group 2: Previous Fund Initiatives - Apple established its first China Clean Energy Fund in 2018, which successfully exceeded its goal of developing over 1 GW of renewable energy projects across 14 provinces in China [2] - Earlier this year, Apple launched a second China Clean Energy Fund with an investment of 720 million RMB, managed by Schroders Capital, providing more options for companies, including Apple suppliers, to access effective clean energy solutions [2] Group 3: Supplier Collaboration and Impact - The new fund is co-initiated by CICC Capital and Huaneng Investment, with Apple battery supplier ATL as an anchor investor, alongside other Apple supply chain companies [3] - ATL's CEO emphasized the importance of integrating renewable energy into corporate operations and the significant progress made in smart manufacturing and green production through collaboration with Apple [3] - Since 2015, Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%, focusing on deep emissions reductions across all business segments [3]