Apple
Apple Inc., a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 1976. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Apple has established itself as a dominant player in the consumer electronics and software industry. Renowned for its core products, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch, the company is celebrated for its seamless integration of hardware and software, offering a unique user experience. Key milestones, such as the launch of the App Store in 2008 and the introduction of Apple Silicon in 2020, have solidified its market position. Apple's commitment to design excellence and cutting-edge technology has earned it numerous accolades, making it one of the most valuable brands globally.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Apple'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Apple's score of 59 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Apple's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Apple reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,100,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, which totalled about 55,200,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,400,000 kg CO2e. The majority of Apple's emissions fall under Scope 3, which accounted for about 16,100,000,000 kg CO2e. Apple has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve 100% carbon neutrality for its entire supply chain and products by 2030. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its absolute combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 62% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Apple also pledges to continue sourcing 100% renewable electricity through FY2030. These initiatives reflect Apple's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all operational scopes.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,220,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 139,160,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 202,060,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 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.
