Apple’s Lisa Jackson today announced that it is investing in a project to restore and protect mangroves across a 27,000-acre forest in Colombia. Fast Company reports that Jackson, who serves as Apple’s VP of environment, policy, and social initiatives, made the announcement at the Global Climate Action Summit today in San Francisco.
The project will see Apple work to protect and restore mangroves in a 27,000-acre forest along the coastline of Colombia. Jackson says that mangroves can store up to ten times more carbon than a terrestrial forrest:
Further, Jackson touted Apple’s commitment to clean energy and said there is no conflict between a healthy planet and a healthy bottom line:
M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International, which which Apple is partnering for this project, explained that ending the destruction of mangroves is one of the biggest things that can be done to combat climate change:
Jackson took the stage at Apple’s September event yesterday to tout the company’s commitment to leaving the planet better than it was found. Apple also recently announced a $300 million China Clean Energy Fund.
“There is no conflict between a healthy planet and a healthy bottom line. It’s a false choice, and it’s one we must reject.” Thanks @lisapjackson and everyone at Apple working to protect the earth for future generations. #GCAS2018 pic.twitter.com/ROzmmrLBxP
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 14, 2018
