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.
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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Apple, Inc.'s score of 99 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Apple, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,110,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 55,200,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 3,300,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 15,100,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2030, aiming for a 75% reduction in emissions relative to its 2015 levels. This commitment includes a validated target by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce absolute combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 62% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Apple's efforts to reduce emissions have already shown significant progress, with a reported 67% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2011. The company is also focused on transitioning its supply chain to 100% renewable energy and has committed to a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050. These initiatives reflect Apple's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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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.