Apple is making significant progress in reducing its environmental impact, with its global greenhouse gas emissions dropping by more than 60% over the past decade. In 2024, the company achieved a 5% reduction in emissions compared to the previous year. This progress is the result of Apple’s commitment to sourcing renewable energy, designing more sustainable products, and encouraging suppliers to adopt similar practices. Last year, Apple’s suppliers avoided nearly 24 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy purchases and increased energy efficiency.
Apple is also focused on using recycled materials in its products, with nearly a quarter of the materials shipped in 2024 coming from recycled sources. The company has significantly increased the use of recycled rare earth elements, with more than 80% of the elements used in magnets for phones and other devices coming from recycled materials. To further reduce its environmental impact, Apple has made strides in eliminating fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-GHGs) from its supply chain, with suppliers committing to a 90% reduction in emissions from semiconductor and display manufacturing. As part of its broader efforts, Apple is working towards reducing its carbon emissions by 75% by 2030 and aims for a 90% reduction by 2050, aligning with global climate targets to combat climate change.
