Heat waves followed; records broken every year in maximum temperatures; warm winters. Climate change is a reality It is up to everyone, whether you are a simple world citizen or an international mega-corporation, to reverse this, reduce it or slow it down a bit.

Of all the companies in the consumer electronics industry, Apple has made the fastest progress in reducing its carbon footprint. However, Xiaomi is not far behind, especially in a polluting country like China, and for this it attended COP 28 with an action plan. Achieve an ambitious target: 0% emissions.

“Zero Carbon Philosophy”: 2040 target

Xiaomi’s strategy, called “Zero Carbon Philosophy”, involves the use of AIoT (Internet of Artificial Things) powered by artificial intelligence to create green products and sustainable supply chains. The company plans to recycle 38,000 tons of electronic waste and invest in renewable energy projects between 2022-2026, With the aim of reaching carbon neutrality by 2040.

This is part of the strategy Xiaomi’s first white paper on climate action, outlining its efforts to combat climate change. The document, presented by the company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alain Lam Sai-wai during the 28th United Nations climate change conference (COP 28), highlights Xiaomi’s approach to transition to zero carbon emissions based on technological innovation.

Xiaomi’s sustainability commitments

Xiaomi’s Technical Report at COP 28

This Xiaomi whitepaper, which includes a medium-to-long-term plan for the next 16 years, details how the company is currently implementing a number of measures such as:

• Decarbonize your operations Increasing energy efficiency and adopting smart production practices
• Transition to renewable energy sources and improve the use, recycling and reuse of materials.
• Apply this zero carbon emissions philosophy To make products and services more efficient, economical and environmentally friendly.
• Offering consumers more sustainable lifestyle options Use of artificial intelligence technologies in production. One example of this is the use of smart home solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in homes.

Circular business and greater use of renewable energy

Xiaomi also promotes a circular business model by participating in a number of global sustainability initiatives such as:

• Setting net zero emissions targets
• Commitment to the GE100% initiative
• Expanding electronic waste recycling programs
• Increasing use of renewable energy.

Aim, As Lei Jun himself commented on X (Twitter)is to get Carbon neutrality in facilities within 16 years by 2040. Looking at just 1 month is complicated because life changes from one day to the next. But undoubtedly this step is necessary, because if we are like this now, it is scary to know what the world will be like in fifteen years.

via | Xiaomi Today / Mi.com Global

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