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.
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.
Apple, Inc.'s score of 96 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 2023, Apple, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 31,887,600 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 883,451,100 kg CO2e in the US. Globally, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, targeting a 75% reduction in emissions relative to its 2015 carbon footprint. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. Apple's ambitious goals include a validated target from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce absolute combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 62% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Looking further ahead, Apple has set a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050, compared to its 2015 levels. These initiatives reflect Apple's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact across its entire value chain.
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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 | 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 |
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.