Apple Supplier Commitments and Global Energy Projects
發表日期：2022-4-14
作者：Apple；翻譯：吳名翊；校稿：鍾宜珈
引用來源：https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/04/apple-helps-suppliers-rapidly-accelerate-renewable-energy-use-around-the-world/
『參考要點』：美國蘋果公司與全球合作供應商共同努力，除現有的美國、日本、韓國、歐洲各國等，未來也會全力擴張至以色列、奈及利亞、泰國和越南等地，實現碳中和目標。
『相關字彙』：再生能源計畫（renewable projects）、材料（materials）、部署（deploying）、太陽能農場（solar farms）、協議（agreements）
除了213個製造合作夥伴做出的清潔能源承諾外，蘋果公司還在全球投資再生能源計畫，包括中國和日本近500兆瓦的太陽能和其他再生能源計畫，以總攬上游端的排放部分。為了支持企業向清潔能源轉型，Apple共享數據並提供包含特定市場訊息的培訓資源。這些資源有助於在全球範圍內推動新的清潔能源解決方案。
In addition to clean energy commitments made by 213 manufacturing partners, Apple is investing directly in renewable projects around the world, including nearly 500 megawatts of solar and other renewable projects in China and Japan to cover a portion of upstream emissions. To support businesses in their transition to clean power, Apple shares data and offers training materials with market-specific information. These resources have helped spur new clean energy solutions across the globe.
在歐洲，去年有11家新供應商做出了清潔能源承諾，包括德國英飛凌（Infineon）、德國ViscomAG自動光學檢測及自動X光檢測等高性能檢測設備製造商和荷蘭Lumileds照明公司，使歐洲公司總數達到25家。他們正在部署一系列清潔能源解決方案，包括英飛凌在德國和奧地利應用現場太陽能（on-site solar）以及支持荷蘭的DSM Engineering Materials風能計畫。蘋果公司已經支持了兩項丹麥再生能源計畫，包括丹麥齊斯泰茲自治市（Thisted）附近的大型太陽能公園和艾斯傑格市（Esbjerg）附近的風力發電場，這兩個計畫都為蘋果公司在丹麥的數據中心供電。不過蘋果公司還在尋找新的措施來解決該地區客戶使用產品的問題。
In Europe, 11 new suppliers have made clean energy commitments over the last year, including Infineon, Viscom AG, and Lumileds, bringing the total to 25 European companies. They are deploying a range of clean energy solutions, including Infineon utilizing on-site solar in Germany and Austria, and DSM Engineering Materials supporting a wind project in the Netherlands. Apple has already supported two Danish renewable energy projects, including a large solar park near Thisted and wind farm near Esbjerg, both of which power Apple’s data center in the country. The company is also looking at new steps to address customer product use across the region.
在美國，蘋果公司投資位於德克薩斯州（Texas）布朗市（Brown County）的2,300英畝的太陽能計畫（IP Radian Solar）。一旦2022年底前建設完成，該計畫將產生300兆瓦的電力。蘋果公司進行這項投資是為了幫助解決客戶在設備充電時所產生的問題，即充電時的電力占據公司總碳足跡的22%。
In the US, Apple is investing directly in the 2,300-acre IP Radian Solar project in Brown County, Texas. The project will generate 300 megawatts of electricity once construction is completed later this year. Apple made this investment to help address the electricity customers use to charge their Apple devices, which represents 22 percent of the company’s gross carbon footprint.
在美國發展業務的蘋果供應商們也相繼投入清潔能源，其中美國杜邦公司（DuPont）做出了具體的新承諾，總部位於德拉瓦州（Delaware）威明頓市（Wilmington）的杜邦公司，以及總部位於美國愛達荷州（Idaho）波夕市（Boise）的美光科技公司（Micron Technology）於2022年4月14日宣布，作為對蘋果公司的承諾，蘋果比利時供應商索爾維集團（Solvay）和美國康寧公司（Corning）已經在幫助及支持一些北卡羅來納洲（North Carolina）和南卡羅來納州（South Carolina）的大型太陽能農場。
Apple’s suppliers with US operations also continue to commit to clean energy, with notable new commitments from DuPont, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware; and Micron Technology, Inc., headquartered in Boise, Idaho, announced today. Already, Apple suppliers Solvay and Corning are helping to support some of the largest solar farms in North Carolina and South Carolina as part of their commitment to Apple.
在中國地區，去年共有23家新供應商加入該計畫。幾乎所有總部設在中國的
蘋果頂級供應商都承諾在蘋果生產中使用清潔能源，其中許多都在建造現場太陽能並支持中國向再生能源轉型，包括來自中國恒創睿能環保科技有限公司（Ruicycle）等供應商的新承諾，它將在蘋果公司的閉環回收（closed-loop recycling）過程中使用清潔能源。2018年，蘋果推出了中國清潔能源基金，以創新方式加速在中國的再生能源發展。透過首創的投資基金，蘋果及其供應商共同投資了465兆瓦的清潔能源。
In China, 23 new suppliers have joined the program in the last year. Nearly all of Apple’s top suppliers headquartered in China have committed to using clean energy for Apple production, with many building on-site solar, while supporting the country’s transition to renewable power. This includes new commitments from suppliers such as Ruicycle, which will be using clean energy in its closed-loop recycling processes for Apple. In 2018, Apple took an innovative approach to accelerate renewable progress in China with the launch of the China Clean Energy Fund. Through this first-of-its-kind investment fund, Apple and its suppliers have invested together in 465 megawatts of clean energy.
在日本，隨著電力購買協議已廣泛使用，企業正推出新的清潔能源選擇。雖然企業能源購買者以前僅限於屋頂太陽能和非捆綁式的能源憑證，但合作及宣傳進一步打開了市場。去年，日本有20家新供應商投入清潔能源，其中包括東芝記憶體（Kioxia Corporation）和夏普（Sharp Corporation）。日東電工（Nitto Denko）和其他的蘋果供應商已投資了現場太陽能，而惠和（Keiwa）正在使用位於東京以外的風能計畫的電力來覆蓋其蘋果的負載。
In Japan, new options for clean power are emerging for businesses, as power purchase agreements have become more available. While corporate energy buyers were previously limited to rooftop solar and unbundled certificate options, collaborative advocacy has further opened up the market. Twenty new suppliers have committed to clean energy in Japan in the last year, including Kioxia Corporation and Sharp Corporation. Nitto Denko and many of Apple’s other suppliers have invested in on-site solar, and Keiwa is covering its Apple load with power from a wind project located outside of Tokyo.
在韓國，樂金顯示公司（LG Display Co.Ltd.）和三星SDI已承諾為所有蘋果的生產提供清潔能源。該計畫補充建立於去年取得重大進展的基礎上，共有13家供應商承諾將清潔能源上市。
In South Korea, LG Display Co. Ltd. and Samsung SDI have committed to clean energy for all Apple production. This addition to the program builds on significant progress over the last year, with a total 13 suppliers committing to bring clean energy online.
在供應商在獲取具有成本效益的清潔能源方面面臨特殊挑戰的市場中，Apple與合作夥伴通力合作，通過創新和政策參與來打破障礙。
In markets where suppliers face particular challenges to accessing cost-effective clean energy, Apple works with partners to break down barriers through innovation and policy engagement.
清潔能源的社區影響
Community Impact of Clean Power
隨著蘋果公司在全球供應鏈中持續加快實現碳中和的進展，蘋果也致力於支持受氣候變遷影響嚴重的社區。蘋果透過計畫（Power for Impact），為世界各地資源匱乏的社區提供再生能源，同時支持經濟成長及社會影響。
As Apple continues to accelerate progress toward carbon neutrality across its entire global supply chain, the company is also focused on supporting the communities most impacted by climate change. Through its Power for Impact program, Apple provides under-resourced local communities around the world with access to renewable energy while supporting economic growth and social impact.
目前哥倫比亞、菲律賓和南非的太陽能計畫正在提供可負擔的電力給那些面臨重大能源挑戰的社區。蘋果公司也將繼續拖展此計畫到世界各地，包括以色列、奈及利亞、泰國和越南，這些帶來了就業機會，並伴隨了可投資到當地社區的能源節約計畫。蘋果公司保留了每個計畫的環境訴求特性，社區也利用節能來支持經濟成長、教育、健康和其他社會倡議。
Currently, solar projects in Colombia, the Philippines, and South Africa are providing affordable and reliable electricity to communities facing significant energy challenges. Apple continues to expand the program to other parts of the world, including Israel, Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam. These projects bring jobs and lead to energy savings that can be reinvested into local communities. Apple retains the environmental attributes of each project, and communities use energy savings to support economic growth, education, health, and other social initiatives.