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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.

73

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Apple, Inc.'s score of 73 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 a total of approximately 20,600,000,000 kg CO2e in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 55,200,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2030. This includes a target to reduce emissions by 75% compared to 2015 levels. Furthermore, Apple has committed to a long-term goal of a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050. Apple's near-term targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), include a commitment to reduce absolute combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 62% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. The company also pledges to source 100% renewable electricity through FY2030. Overall, Apple's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global climate science and standards.

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Scope 2
154,300,000
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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. This request for Apple, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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