Introduction Climate Change Resources Smarter Chemistry Engagement and Advocacy Appendix 2023 Environmental Progress Report 25 FEATURE Increasing access to clean energy around the world Power for Impact is driven by the idea Democratic Republic of the Congo: Apple provides South Africa: Apple will fund new rooftop solar that access to clean energy creates access to renewable energy for the Malaika School, which installations at a vocational school and at a home for opportunities within communities empowers Congolese girls and their communities through senior citizens. Along with the four operational projects, while benefiting our climate. Apple education, agriculture, water projects, health outreach, these installations will reduce electricity costs, and sports, and vocational training. To support Malaika the savings will help fund operating costs and expand launched the initiative in 2019 to students and teachers, this solar initiative builds on other programs to support underserved groups. Apple will provide underresourced communities Apple collaborations, including virtual Today at Apple continue to bring electricity to over 3500 households that with renewable power while sessions on coding with Swift, photography, filmmaking, previously lacked access with local street lighting. supporting economic growth and and design, as well as other events with Apple Retail teams and Diversity Network Associations. Thailand: Apple helped establish a solar energy system social impact. to replace the use of polluting diesel fuel for a remote Israel: Apple supports the Nitzana Educational Eco- fishing village that relies on refrigerators to maintain the The program funds clean energy projects that Village, a community for at-risk youth, with a 260-kilowatt quality of its fish products. We increased local renewable are mutually beneficial — local communities and solar system to help lower electricity costs. The savings energy production and battery storage to improve reliable organizations get access to cost-effective energy, and help enhance educational experiences for youth from access to electricity. Apple retains the environmental attributes of each project. various backgrounds. We currently support 20 renewable projects around the Vietnam: Apple helps provide solar electricity for 20 world, including: Nigeria: A remote mini-grid project is under development schools around the country, and helps teach thousands of to provide energy access to community members and children about sustainable development and STEM. Colombia: Apple helps bring a rooftop solar power replace fossil fuels for some businesses. Apple will system online at the Hospital Infantil Santa Ana. The also continue to support the development of a solar Zambia: A microgrid supported by Apple will provide money saved on energy bills will allow the hospital to power system to serve primary healthcare centers in power to hundreds of households that are currently purchase more equipment and medications. A rooftop the state of Ondo, as well as 200 households in the without electricity. The project will reduce reliance and solar installation at Ciudad Don Bosco, a nonprofit that surrounding region. costs associated with imported diesel and gasoline for provides educational and social services for under- generators, and it will increase the amount of power resourced youth, helps the group advance its sustainable Philippines: Apple helps fund an educational institution available to community organizations and businesses. development goals. that provides scholarships to high-achieving, under- resourced students by offsetting electricity expenses Power for Impact is expanding access to clean, affordable through a new rooftop solar installation in Bataan. power in different parts of the world. Apple will continue to focus on uplifting communities as it pursues its environmental goals. With access to electricity in their homes through one of the South Africa projects, kids can now do homework at night and families can cook meals indoors.