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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Apple, Inc.'s score of 57 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 2023, Apple, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 55,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 16,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects Apple's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Apple has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain and product lifecycle by 2030. This commitment includes a significant reduction target of 62% for absolute combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Apple pledges to source 100% renewable electricity annually through FY2030. Over the years, Apple has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable practices. The company continues to innovate in its approach to environmental responsibility, aiming to lead the technology sector in climate action.

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Scope 2
139,160,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Apple, Inc.'s primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Apple, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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