Apple, Inc.
Apple Inc., a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, is renowned for its innovative products and services. Founded in 1976, Apple has consistently set industry standards, particularly in consumer electronics, software, and digital services. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has established a formidable global presence. Apple's core offerings include the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and a suite of services such as iCloud and Apple Music. What distinguishes Apple is its commitment to design excellence, user-friendly interfaces, and a robust ecosystem that enhances customer loyalty. As a market leader, Apple has achieved remarkable milestones, including becoming the first publicly traded company to reach a market valuation of $2 trillion, solidifying its position as a powerhouse in the technology sector.
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How does Apple, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Apple, Inc.'s score of 99 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Apple, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Apple, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,300,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 55,200,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of about 3,300,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 15,110,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Apple has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain and product life cycle by 2030. This goal includes a significant reduction target of 75% in emissions relative to their 2015 carbon footprint. Additionally, they are committed to achieving a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their plans align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Apple's initiatives have already led to a 67% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2011, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company continues to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency to further decrease its carbon footprint.
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| 2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,700,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 154,300,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Apple, Inc. is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
