Apple Slashes Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Over Half
Apple's latest Environmental Progress Report reveals a 55% reduction in emissions since 2015, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.
- Apple has achieved a significant milestone by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55% since 2015, as part of its goal to become carbon neutral across its entire value chain by 2030.
- The reduction in emissions is largely attributed to the adoption of clean energy and increased energy efficiency across Apple's global supply chain.
- Apple is innovating in recycling, with significant increases in the use of recycled materials in its products, including a notable 56% of cobalt used in batteries now being sourced from recycled materials.
- The company is also focused on eliminating plastic from its packaging, achieving a milestone with 100% fiber-based packaging for new Apple Watch models and Apple Vision Pro.
- Apple continues to invest in high-quality, nature-based carbon removal projects to address residual emissions that are difficult to avoid with current technologies.