Apple Inc
Apple's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Apple completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Apple has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Apple's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Apple amounted to 1,279,700 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Apple increased by 1.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Apple's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Apple's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Apple were 55,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Apple reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Apple's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Apple's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Apple's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Apple's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Apple reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,300 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,224,500 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Apple reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Apple's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Apple 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Apple use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Apple reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Apple's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Apple's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Apple reported 15,228,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Apple includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Apple's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Apple's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Apple reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,228,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 66.34% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 33.66% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Apple reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Apple's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 39.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Apple's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Apple 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Apple disclose?
In 2024, Apple reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Apple's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Apple's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,200,000 tCO₂e (61.75%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,400,000 tCO₂e (33.14%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 284,500 tCO₂e (2.14%)
Apple's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Apple’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Apple reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 55,200 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 390,935 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Apple's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Apple's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Apple reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.5 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Apple rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Apple ranked 5 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Apple among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Apple's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Apple reported a total carbon footprint of 16,508,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.27% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Apple's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.42%. a