Apple has taken a big step towards its climate goal by reducing its comprehensive carbon footprint by more than 45%.

CTOnews.com, April 20 (Xinhua)-- Apple issued a press release today to welcome Earth Day (April 22), inviting users to learn more about climate change and work together to promote actions.

Apple said in a press release that its operations have been carbon-neutral, reducing Apple's overall carbon footprint by more than 45% since 2015, while the company's revenue has grown by more than 68% over the same period.

The main data in the attached report of CTOnews.com are as follows:

Expanding the use of renewable energy in the global supply chain has avoided 2800 metric tons of carbon emissions.

MacBook Air with M2 chip reduced carbon emissions by 38%, and recycled and renewable components accounted for 40%.

The Apple Watch Series 8 uses 40 per cent renewable electricity and its climate impact has been reduced by 26 per cent.

Apple announced a partnership with Conservation International, the SEE Foundation, the World wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Beyond Benign to create innovative solutions.

Users are encouraged to bring old devices to Apple, and the company offers discount and free recycling services to help customers easily recycle equipment.

Apple invites customers to visit Apple Store and participate in Today at Apple courses.

Launch the Earth Day theme collection of "The Future of Fashion Is Sustainable" (the fashionable future is sustainable), allowing users to take practical action to protect the planet.