Apple CEO calls for stricter corporate, government climate goals at U.N. summit


Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures during a product launch event at company headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S., September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Lam/Files

(Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook on Saturday called on governments and businesses to implement stronger climate targets starting next year, during remarks at the United Nations' Climate Ambition Summit.

"We call on companies and governments around the world to do all we can to make 2021 the year we turn the corner for good," Cook said, according to prepared remarks seen by Reuters.

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