Apple to protect yaks, forests in China with green projects

By | May 11, 2015

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Apple (AAPL) is leading by example with environmental initiatives in China. The Cupertino, Calif.-based consumer electronics giant on Monday announced an expansion of its renewable energy and environmental protection efforts in China. Those efforts include a new multiyear project with the World Wildlife Fund that it says will significantly increase responsibly managed forests across China. Apple’s new forestland program aims to protect as much as 1 million acres of responsibly managed working forests, which provide fiber for pulp, paper and wood products. Apple said its goal is to achieve a “net-zero impact” on the world’s supply of sustainable virgin fiber and power all of its operations worldwide on 100% renewable energy. Today, 87% of Apple’s global operations run on renewable energy, the company says. Apple also announced plans to expand its renewable energy projects to manufacturing facilities in China. Apple is partnering with Leshan Electric Power, Sichuan Development Holding, Tianjin… Scalper1 News

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