Apple Expands Emissions Cuts and Supplier Pledges

Apple announced it has reduced its global greenhouse gas emissions by over 60% since 2015 as part of its Apple 2030 goal of achieving full carbon neutrality across all operations, supply chains, and product life cycles by 2030. The company has expanded renewable energy use in its supply chain, reaching 17.8 gigawatts, and prevented 41 million metric tons of emissions in 2024. Apple now uses 99% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and 99% recycled cobalt in Apple-designed batteries, aiming for 100% soon. Twenty-six suppliers have pledged to abate at least 90% of fluorinated greenhouse gases from semiconductor manufacturing. Apple’s environmental programs have also resulted in suppliers redirecting 600,000 metric tons of waste from landfills and saving over 90 billion gallons of fresh water since 2013. As Apple approaches 2030, it plans to cut emissions by 75% from 2015 levels and offset the remaining emissions with high-quality carbon credits.