Apple manufacturing to be green by 2030

When Tim Cook retires, his commitment to green energy will likely be one of the most impactful things he’s done at Apple.

The company has made remarkable strides in making its operations green, including running its corporate operations on 100% renewable energy.

But Apple’s carbon footprint comes mostly from its manufacturing operations, where it hasn’t been so easy to switch to green power.

However, the company just announced it is on a path to make production carbon-neutral by 2030 — just seven years down the line.

If Apple pulls it off, it’ll be a big deal. Manufacturing is one of the world’s largest sources of greenhouse gases. And where Apple goes, other companies follow.

As Cook says in a statement: “The scale of this challenge is immense — but so is our determination to meet it.”

Also in today’s newsletter:

• The newest M2 Mac mini is on sale for less than $500 — this is a massive bargain on a great little computer.

• Or you can get an older MacBook Air for less than $250 (including a case). You wouldn’t want it as your main computer, but it’s great for a kid.

• The latest episode of hit show Ted Lasso is “pretty solid,” says our AppleTV+ critic.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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