Apple's GHG emission 2012-2024

The U.S. tech giant Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 60 percent since 2015, having reported gross emissions of 15.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) in FY 2024. When carbon offsets are taken into account, Apple's net emissions were 14.5 MtCO₂e.

Where do Apple’s emissions come from?

The majority of Apple’s carbon footprint comes from Scope 3 product life cycle emissions. In FY 2024, product manufacturing accounted for around 55 percent of the company’s gross GHG emissions, while product transportation was responsible for roughly 13 percent. In FY 2024, Apple reduced emissions from the product manufacturing and product use sectors by 13 and four percent compared with FY 2023, respectively.

Apple’s carbon neutrality goal

Apple has achieved its emissions reductions in several ways since 2015, including using low-carbon materials, sourcing 100 percent renewable energy at its facilities, and transitioning its suppliers to renewable energy. The company now aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2030. This goal will require a 75 percent reduction in gross GHG emissions compared with 2015 baseline levels and applying carbon removals for the remaining emissions.