Recent Apple ESG News
German Court Rules Against Apple’s ‘CO2-Neutral’ Watch Advertising
A German court has barred Apple from marketing its Apple Watch as “CO2 neutral,” ruling that the company misled consumers about the durability of its offsets. The Frankfurt decision, issued
Apple, MP Materials Sign $500M Deal for U.S.-Made Recycled Rare Earth Magnets
MP Materials and Apple have signed a $500 million, long-term supply agreement that will enable Apple to use rare earth magnets manufactured entirely in the United States from 100% recycled
Apple Achieves Over 60% Reduction in Global GHG Emissions
Apple has achieved a 60% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2015 baseline, the company revealed in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report. This progress marks a major
Apple Shareholders Overwhelmingly Reject Proposal to End DEI Programs
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to End DEI Programs Apple shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal urging the company to scrap its DEI policies. The resolution, filed by the conservative think
Apple Reduces New iPhone 16’s Carbon Footprint by 30%
Apple’s Green Push for iPhone 16 Apple continues its drive toward sustainability with the release of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, reducing their carbon footprint by 30% compared
World’s Biggest Tech Companies Halve Business Travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple are Behind, Study Shows
New analysis by the Travel Smart campaign, led by T&E, reveals that tech companies are significantly cutting business travel emissions, with an average reduction of 49% in 2023 compared to
Apple Halves Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Clean Energy and Innovative Recycling Initiatives
Innovations in clean energy, materials, and recycling are driving progress toward Apple’s ambitious environmental goals Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55 percent since 2015, the
Apple Triples Clean Energy Amount From 2020 and Pledges Net-Zero Charging by 2030
Key Impact Points: “Clean energy and water are foundational to healthy communities and essential building blocks for a responsible business,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and
Apple Strengthens Restore Fund for Nature-Based Carbon Removal with TSMC and Murata Joining
Today Apple welcomed key manufacturing partners Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Murata Manufacturing as new investors in the Restore Fund, which is designed to scale global investment in high-quality,
Apple Hit with Record €1.8 Billion Fine for Antitrust Violations in App Store Music Streaming Practices
The European Commission has imposed a record €1.8 billion (around $2 billion) fine on Apple for anti-competitive practices related to music streaming apps on the App Store. This landmark decision
Apple, Nike Launch Clean Energy Procurement Academy to Decarbonize Global Supply Chains
The Clean Energy Procurement Academy launched to equip companies with the skills and knowledge required to access clean energy with foundational support from Apple, Amazon, Meta, Nike, PepsiCo, and REI
Apple Advances Supplier Clean Energy Commitments
Apple announced expanded progress to decarbonize its global supply chain, with more than 300 manufacturers now committed to using 100 percent clean energy for their Apple production by 2030. New
Apple Unveils its First Carbon Neutral Products
Apple® announced its first-ever carbon neutral products in the all-new Apple Watch® lineup. Innovations in design and clean energy have driven dramatic reductions in product emissions of over 75 percent
Apple Launches Third Impact Accelerator Class to Help Diverse Businesses Scale Sustainability Solutions
Apple announced its third Impact Accelerator class: a cohort of 12 Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned environmental solution and service providers on the cutting edge of green technology and clean energy.
Apple Helps Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation in India with Acumen
Apple joined Acumen in a new effort to support social enterprises in India to improve livelihoods through clean energy innovation. Through the Energy for Livelihoods Accelerator, Acumen experts will lead a
Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative Surpasses $200 Million in Investments, Doubling Initial 2020 Commitment
Apple is investing an additional $25 million in venture capital to expand support for minority businesses and address systemic barriers to funding access Apple announced its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative
Apple To Use 100 Percent Recycled Cobalt in Batteries By 2025
Industry-leading innovation paves new path for key recycled metals in batteries, magnets, and circuit boards Apple announced a major acceleration of its work to expand recycled materials across its products,
Apple to Invest $200 Million in Carbon Removal Fund Managed by Climate Asset Management
A new fund with Climate Asset Management adds another option for securing high-impact, scalable, nature-based carbon removal offsets Apple announced a major expansion of its Restore Fund, doubling the company’s
Apple and Global Suppliers Expand Renewable Energy Use by Nearly 30% Increase in the Last Year
Over 250 global manufacturing partners are now on a path to decarbonize Apple production by 2030 Apple announced its manufacturing partners now support over 13 gigawatts of renewable electricity around
Apple Announces New Energy Investments, Calls on Suppliers to Decarbonize by 2030
The company accelerates work with suppliers to decarbonize Apple-related production, and expands investments in clean energy and climate solutions around the world Apple has called on its global supply chain
Investor’s Business Daily Announces the 100 Best ESG Companies of 2022
Industrials company Worthington Industries tops the fourth annual list from IBD Investor’s Business Daily (IBD), a leading financial news and research organization, today announced the results of its fourth annual
Apple propels environmental business solutions forward with second Impact Accelerator class
These trailblazing leaders from across the US are helping speed the transition to a green economy Apple has introduced its second Impact Accelerator class — a cohort of 16 Black-,
Apple Invests in Clean Energy in Australia to Advance Towards Climate Goal
New initiatives will help advance renewable energy use, increase coding pathways, and support Indigenous communities To mark Apple’s 40 years in Australia, the company announced new initiatives that will help
Apple partnerships are helping build new homes and new starts in communities across California
At the recently opened Veterans Square housing complex in Pittsburg, California, a new community is blossoming. It’s not uncommon to see residents like J.C. in the hall, serenading one of
Apple, Google, and Microsoft commit to expanded support for FIDO standard to accelerate availability of passwordless sign-ins
Faster, easier, and more secure sign-ins will be available to consumers across leading devices and platforms In a joint effort to make the web more secure and usable for all, Apple,
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