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 distinguished by its commitment to design excellence and user-friendly interfaces. 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 achievements, including being the first publicly traded company to reach a $2 trillion market valuation, reflect its unparalleled influence and innovation in technology.
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 and related services (72) 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 11 is lower 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's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Apple reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,100,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 55,200,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,400,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 412,800,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass business travel (about 225,700,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 168,800,000 kg CO2e), and use of sold products (around 4,600,000,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Apple has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, from 2021 to 2023, the company achieved a reduction in total emissions from about 23,200,000,000 kg CO2e to the current figure, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. Apple's climate commitments include a focus on reducing emissions across its supply chain and product lifecycle, although no specific science-based targets or climate pledges have been mentioned. The company continues to work towards enhancing its sustainability practices, aiming for a lower environmental impact in the tech industry.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,552,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 286,634,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 231,128,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 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.
