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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.

99

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 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.

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Apple, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

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 15,110,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, aiming for a 75% reduction in emissions relative to its 2015 carbon footprint. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, including direct and indirect emissions from its supply chain and product lifecycle. Apple's ongoing initiatives have already led to a significant reduction of 67% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2011. The company is also focused on transitioning its supply chain to 100% renewable energy, which is expected to further contribute to its emissions reduction goals. By 2050, Apple aims for a 90% reduction in emissions from its 2015 baseline, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainability. In summary, Apple, headquartered in the US, is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and has established clear targets to ensure a sustainable future, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
21,700,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
154,300,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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