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.
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Apple, Inc.'s score of 99 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 2024, Apple, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,511,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 55,200,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,300,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company’s Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the entire value chain, accounted for about 15,110,000,000 kg CO2e. Apple has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain and product life cycle by 2030. This goal includes a significant reduction target of 75% in emissions relative to its 2015 carbon footprint. Additionally, Apple has committed to a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050, further demonstrating its long-term sustainability strategy. The company’s reduction initiatives have already yielded results, with a reported 67% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2011. Apple also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2030, while continuing to source 100% renewable electricity through that year. Apple's targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment to reduce absolute combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 62% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. This comprehensive approach underscores 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
